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Dog Leads Officer to His Leash Before Escaping House Fire

Aurora police officers rescued Oakley, a 4-year-old Staffordshire Terrier, from a fire-started attic, with no injuries reported and the home remaining habitable, officials said.

  • On September 11, 2025, two Aurora police personnel forcibly entered a house on Whitehall Court while responding to a reported fire.
  • The fire started in the attic and spreading smoke led officers to search for anyone inside, while fire officials found no signs of foul play.
  • Officers found a four-year-old Staffordshire Terrier named Oakley behind a pet gate, who initially ran but then led Officer Ely to his leash enabling his safe rescue.
  • Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas expressed his appreciation for the officers’ effective and timely actions, highlighting how their efforts successfully ensured the safe return of a beloved pet.
  • No injuries were reported, the homeowners praised the rescue and were advised to stay elsewhere temporarily while Oakley reunited peacefully with his family.
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Dog leads officer to his leash before escaping house fire

The family later thanked rescuers for saving their beloved pet.

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USA Today broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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