Glasgow family relieved as trapped dog rescued from fox hole
The operation took over three hours.
A Glasgow family have thanked rescuers who saved their dog, after he became stuck in a fox hole under a commercial garage in Polmadie.
Firefighters, the Scottish SPCA and a drainage company were all involved in the operation to rescue Bailey, the Lakeland terrier after he disappeared underground.
The operation took over three hours.
Scottish SPCA animal rescue officer Amy Stirton said: "When fire and rescue and DrainTek got the dog out, I was able to give the dog a quick health check.
"He had a few minor scrapes, a bit of irritation around his eye, but that was easily solved.
"I think Bailey's biggest problem was that he'd missed his dinner."
Owners Ian Latter and family were very relieved to get their pet back.
Mr Latter said: "Bailey is a family dog and he is very special so we were very worried when he went missing.
"The whole family was out looking for him. When we realised he was under the garage, we contacted the fire service who were amazing.
"We are so pleased with the outcome. Everyone who attended, the fire service and USAR, Drain Tek and the Scottish SPCA, were all determined to get Bailey out and were not for giving up. We are so grateful to all involved.
"Hopefully Bailey will know better than to dash off down a hole in the future and we will be keeping a close eye on him."
Fire service Crew Commander, Ross McDade, said: "Operations Control mobilised one appliance from Polmadie, Glasgow and an urban search and rescue team from Cumbernauld.
"Crews used specialist equipment to break through concrete. One dog was released and handed into the care of the Scottish SPCA.
"As a humanitarian organisation, SFRS crews use their technical training and expertise as well as specialist equipment to rescue animals.
"This can prevent members of the public placing themselves at risk by trying to effect their own rescue."
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