A Citrus County family is breathing a big sigh of relief after their dog Puggs was rescued from their burning home.
- Homosassa home catches fire Saturday
- Crews rescue dog
- Dog received oxygen; no injuries reported
A burnt mess is pretty much all that was left of David and Maryann Harrison's Homosassa residence.
"I mean, it takes everything you got and it don't take but a minute," David said.
The incident was a very close call for Puggs the Pup. A firefighter found her hiding under a blanket in a bedroom and got her out just in time.
"When they brought her out of the house I thought she was gone," Maryann said.
"They got her out here in the yard and got her on oxygen and it took her about 20 or 30 minutes to come around," David said.
The house is a total loss. What they were able to salvage is now in the back of their car. Luckily Maryann was able to save her father's ashes, his picture and his flag.
Just about everything else was destroyed.
"We had to go out and buy clothes last night," David said.
The next step for this family is to figure out where to live.
"Starting over again. It's something," Maryann said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The family has created a GoFundMe page to help with their expenses as they look to rebuild. To donate, click HERE.
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