During the global COVID-19 pandemic and widespread times of shelter in place, most of us are being advised to work from home and practice social distancing on those occasions when we do need to leave the house.
Obviously, this isn’t the case for essential workers on the front lines like firefighters, police officers, doctors, and nurses who need to be out and about to carry out their duties. That’s why we’re celebrating May 19th as #WeSayThanks Day to honor all those who are still out there keeping us safe.
Remember to wear purple–the combined blue and red colors of emergency service workers–on #WeSayThanks Day to show your support!
Of course, we can’t thank our firefighters enough. Luckily, resident firehouse dogs are also supporting our heroes! Here’s a salute to nine noble firehouse dogs who are still standing by firefighters during the pandemic and giving them all the love they deserve.
1. Jax In Chicago, IL
Meet Jax. This fine chocolate hound helps stand guard at Engine 115, situated in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago.
2. Kelly In Tampa, FL
Kelly is a Dalmatian working at a firehouse in Tampa, Florida. She’s also an ambassador for the Wet Nose ‘N Firehouse cause, which helps raise money for rescues.
3. Cali In Eureka, CA
4. Chanel, Lady, & Fresca In San Antonio, TX
5. Crash In Chicago, IL
6. Cairo In Philadelphia, PA
In the Fairmount area of Philadelphia, this dutiful firehouse Pointer is officially known as Captain Cairo!
7. Otis In New York City, NY
8. Bowie In Chicago, IL
9. Oso In Santa Monica, CA
Do you know a firehouse dog who’s helping our firefighters during the pandemic? Have you ever met your local firehouse dog? Let us know in the comments below!
Join Evolve Media’s #WeSayThanks campaign to show support to essential workers and thank them for their selfless acts of kindness and heroism. To learn how to get involved, please click here for more information.
