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SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — What started as a ruff situation for a puppy in the West Valley ended with the furry friend being safely freed.
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A Surprise veterinary clinic asked for help after the pup got its head stuck in the center of a car’s wheel rim. The dog had been trapped for a long time in the heat.
Firefighters from the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority and the Surprise Fire-Medical Department arrived and found the dog in bad shape.
Crews said they needed special equipment to work through the wheel-y challenging rescue.
Photos posted of the rescue show firefighters using multiple tools to cut through the tire and rim.
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Officials said the puppy also received oxygen during the rescue.
The rescue had a paw-sitive ending, with officials saying the puppy was freed and is expected to be OK.
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