A City of Bowie Police officer assists in providing oxygen to a Chihuahua that was overcome from smoke in a house fire Wednesday. The dog was revived and later returned to its owner. (Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady)
Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady
Firefighter George Rogers provides oxygen to a small black dog that was found inside a burning house Wednesday in Bowie. Rogers was part of the crew that located the dogs and initiated treatment. (Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady)
Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady
Firefighter Anthony Slydell carries the Chihuahua to its owner's car Wednesday. The dog was found on the first floor after fire crews put out a house fire in Bowie. The dog was "near death" when it was discovered but was given oxygen and was revived. (Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady)
Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady
Both the small black dog, seen here, and the Chihuahua were released to their owner. Both dogs appeared to be doing well after receiving a round of oxygen. (Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady)
Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady
A fire caused significant damage to a Cape Cod-style home in Bowie Wednesday morning. Firefighters discovered two small dogs inside the structure after the blaze was contained. (Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady)
Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady
The two-story Cap Code, where firefighters rescued two dogs Wednesday, sustained significant damage. The dogs were given oxygen and were revived. (Prince George's Fire Department/Mark Brady)
WASHINGTON – Firefighters rescued a Chihuahua and a small black dog from a house fire in Bowie Wednesday morning.
Prince George’s County firefighters were called to the blaze in the 12400 block of Sandal Lane in Bowie about 9 a.m.
After bringing the fire under control, firefighters found the two small dogs on the first floor of the house. The Chihuahua was reported to be “near death.”
Rescuers used pet oxygen masks, which had been donated to the fire department, to revive the animals. The Chihuahua eventually became alert with the help of the oxygen therapy and began trembling.
The small black dog appeared to be in good condition after receiving the oxygen, the fire department says.
The dogs’ owner later arrived and was allowed to collect her pets after being interviewed by fire investigators.
The fire department says someone had been living in the home even though it is under foreclosure. The department is investigating the relationship between the occupant and the home’s owner.
The blaze caused heavy damage to the two-story Cape Cod-style home. And the loss is estimated at $100,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
