Dog Insists On Being Leashed While Rescued From House Fire
September 19, 2025
When first responders in Illinois rushed to a burning home, they didn’t know what—or who—they would find inside.
Thankfully, there was only one occupant: a four-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier named Oakley.
Oakley / Aurora Illinois Police Department
Body camera footage from the Aurora Police Department shows the dramatic rescue, but it’s one charming detail that has people smiling. Before leaving the smoke-filled home, Oakley refused to step outside without his leash — determined to follow the rules even in an emergency.
Oakley’s family later shared their gratitude in a statement: “Oakley is an American Staffordshire Terrier. He is a rescue dog from a local organization called Players for Pits. He was adopted as a puppy by our family. He is 4 years old and is an athletic dog who loves to play and wrestle. He enjoys snuggling with us, snoring loudly as he sleeps, sunbathing, and eating peanut butter. We are forever grateful to Mike at the Aurora Police Department for saving our sweet dog.”
Watch the police cam video below:
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