Viral footage of a puppy rescue is pulling at the heartstrings of X users for all the right reasons.

A three-month-old Pyrenees puppy named Zoe was very upset and whimpering between two large boulders in Ramona, California. Thankfully, firefighters were able to pull Zoe to safety. But, judging from the viral pictures and video, the rescue was no easy feat.

“Arriving with technical rescue gear, the crews worked carefully and methodically,” CAL FIRE said, according to Trending Politics co-owner Collin Rugg.

NEW: Firefighters rescue a three-month-old puppy that got stuck between two large boulders in Ramona, California.

The puppy, Zoe, was heard crying as the firefighters tried freeing her from the crevice.

“Arriving with technical rescue gear, the crews worked carefully and… pic.twitter.com/7vlh7oE3sC

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 23, 2025

“Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, and hoses, they created just enough space to free Zoe without shifting the rocks too far or causing injury.”

“The team pulled Zoe free, muddy but unharmed. After a quick check and a lot of tail wags, she is back home and happy.”

X users praised the firefighters for a job well done and celebrated the feel good story.

That’s the kind of story that actually restores a little bit of faith in humanity. While politicians scream and clowns run the news cycle, some badass firefighters in Ramona, California were out there on their hands and knees freeing a three-month-old puppy named Zoe from between…

— Dan Brisbois (@Dan_Brisbois) October 23, 2025

An occasional feel good story helps the heart deal with the constant stream of negativity. Thank you.

— MEGA MAGATexas Tim (@TimWill93187372) October 23, 2025

I love stories like this! pic.twitter.com/wj3xsCo6zX

— I Love America News (@ILA_NewsX) October 24, 2025

People say I’m too attached to my dog.

I’d give my dog my car to go to the store if he needed it.

— Based White House (@BasedWhiteHouse) October 23, 2025

Damn straight.

I’m always amazed and thrilled to know how tough and resilient dogs can be. So many great instances of dogs being saved from some seemingly impossible situations like this. Also man’s best friend is an understatement.

— Dilly DeLasagna (@DillyOpines) October 24, 2025

Newsome is suing the firefighters for assuming the dog’s gender.

— Laurie Allen (@LAllen_Dressage) October 23, 2025

Ha.

MSNBC outraged that firefighters didn’t ask consent before freeing Zoe.

“It’s 2025 — dogs deserve agency too.”

— mdtlion (@mdtlion) October 23, 2025

Can’t believe it… those were undocumented boulders that crossed into California illegally. Probably got a driver’s license too.

— Dk Samajsevi (@dk_samajsevi) October 24, 2025

These dogs are muddy, wagging, and officially more loved than half of Congress.

— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) October 23, 2025

Fact check: True.

Comment

We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.