A puppy burrowed his way into a sofa and it saved his life during a house fire

After one dog was saved, a family involved in a house fire in Apex, N.C. told firefighters that another one was missing.

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A second search of the house found the puppy — in the sofa! The animal had actually clawed a hole, tearing the upholstery, to get inside.

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The homeowners had recently moved their furniture, and they think this might be why the dog sought shelter there.

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With the house a total loss, one thing is definitely for sure: This puppy won’t be disciplined for chewing on the sofa!