An Ohio family is alive today after the dog they were fostering rescued them in the middle of the night.
Cleveland woman Ashley Shuckerow fosters homeless pets in need until they are placed in permanent, loving homes. She was happy to welcome Dulce, a 2-year-old dalmatian-pit bull mix, who is deaf, and understands sign language for commands like “go to bed”.
When Dulce started barking early in the morning, before Shuckerow’s alarm went off, she thought it was out of character for the deaf pet and got up to investigate.
The day before the incident, the Shuckerow’s had a new furnace installed, so when she went downstairs and realized her home was cold, she knew Dulce has saved her family.
“The guy said well the carbon monoxide is probably flowing into your house,” Shuckerow told local news station WKYC. “She probably sensed it long before we ever would have.” And she sensed it before the carbon monoxide detector did, too.
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Mercy’s Door Pet Rescue, who set up the foster deal, shared the Shuckerow’s incredible story on Facebook.
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Although Dulce was a true hero to this family, Shuckerow has decided that she will continue to act as a foster parent to other animals in need, knowing that this sweet dog will find a loving home very soon.
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Visit Mercy’s Door Pet Rescue to learn how you can adopt Dulce or visit the ASPCA website to find a dog in your area who needs a forever family.
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