A German Shepard that led firefighters to a Seminole County Sheriff's deputy's children who were trapped in a house fire Monday night is recovering.
Maxx is being treated for smoke inhalation at a local veterinary clinic and is expected to make a full recovery, according to a news release.
The fire occured at the residence of Deputy Margo Feaser and her husband in Longwood, Florida the night of April 25. They able to exit the burning home, but their their two children, ages 2 and 4 were stuck inside.
Maxx was credited with assisting firefighters through the heavy smoke to the location of each of the two children.
All four family members are currently hospitalized in stable condition, with their status ranging from serious to critical.
Along with their physical recovery, Feaser's family is also facing the financial strain left by the blaze. They are unable return to their home, which was completely destroyed in the fire and will have to be rebuilt.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist with medical, veterinary, and other housing expenses as the family works to get back on their feet.
Feaser is a 12-year veteran of Seminole County Sheriff's Office and served with the U.S. Army for three years. She is currently a member of the Army National Guard. Her husband is also a military veteran.
"We are grateful to the neighbors who jumped into action, and we especially thank the firefighters who selflessly entered the burning structure and risked their lives for the Feaser family," Sheriff Don Eslinger said in a statement. "There is a long road of recovery and rebuilding ahead, but our Sheriff’s Office family will be with Margo and her family every step of the way."
