A German Shepherd is being called a hero, after it saved its owner from a burning home in Hamburg.
Meet six-month-old Sophia. She was actually a present for home owner a few months ago. She saved the day @WKBW pic.twitter.com/K39JWi8tNn
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) March 21, 2016
A fire broke out at the house on Chapel Glen Drive around 5:30 Monday morning.
Here's what we know from Hamburg fire @WKBW pic.twitter.com/jpxzpRVDme
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) March 21, 2016
"She woke up my mother probably around five o'clock crying she was downstairs. My mom woke up, saw the flames grabbed her and went out the back door and got out safely," The homeowners son Scott Heftka said.
Six-month-old Sophia the German Shepherd was a gift for her owner.
Here's the hero from Hamburg. Neighbors say this dog woke up its owner while house was on fire @WKBW pic.twitter.com/S4fmSxUDWT
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) March 21, 2016
No one was injured in the fire, and crews are still searching for a cause.
Heftka said his mom is still in shock but already says she'll rebuild right in Hamburg.
