On October 9, the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) responded to a dog call on a steep slope above the Puyallup River.
Three Retrievers Lost Pet Rescue located Pogo, but it was too dangerous for them to save him.
James from Three Retrievers Lost Pet Rescue and the dog owner managed to reach Pogo at 100 feet and get him on a leash to prevent the dog from falling. However, the ground was too steep to climb out again.
When crews arrived, they found “Pogo,” who had gone missing days earlier, along with his owner and James.
The WASART technical rescue team arrived to get the men and the dog to safety.
Using a litter and a steep-angle rigging system, WASART lowered a team member to place a muzzle and harness on Pogo before carrying him to safety.
Once Pogo was safely back in his owner’s car, WASART used a pulley system to bring both men back up the hill.
No injuries were reported to the dog or those rescued.
WASART is a non-profit organization made up entirely of volunteers. Visit the website to learn more about how it helps animals and their owners.
