First responders are there for people when they need them the most, showing up to help in a variety of emergencies. What some might not know is that police, firefighters, and other EMS workers also help out animals in need.

Fortunately, for one puppy, some police officers were nearby who were able to help him out.

A puppy in distress

When Megan Vitale entered the police station in North Reading, Massachusetts, she was desperate. Her puppy, named Bhodi, had swallowed something that had become lodged in his throat and was choking. Not knowing what to do, Vitale had entered the police station with the hope of finding help inside.

Her decision more than likely saved Bhodi’s life.

Desperately looking for help

On a video of the incident, Vitale enters the police station and knocks on the window. Signaling that she needed help, she was soon joined by her friend. In his arms is a little puppy who seemed to be in distress.

According to the pair, Bhodi had swallowed something and was not breathing.

Officer Jorge Hernandez comes to the rescue

Vitale’s friend lays the nine-week-old Saint Bernard puppy on the floor as a police officer from the station enters the entry hallway. Soon, he is joined by another officer, Jorge Hernandez, who jumps into action to save the Bhodi’s life. The puppy laid limply on the floor as Hernandez worked to revive him.

As Hernandez worked on him, Vitale can be seen pacing nervously in the background.

Helping Bhodi

Pounding on the puppy’s back, Hernandez was hoping to dislodge whatever was blocking Bhodi’s airway. Meanwhile, Vitale, her friend, and the other officer watch as the tense situation unfolded.

Soon, the food that had become stuck in Bhodi’s throat became dislodged and Bhodi started to move around.

Bhodi ended up being OK

As he recovered from his ordeal, firefighters who arrived on the scene gave Bhodi some much-needed oxygen while one of the police officers holds him. Soon, he is on his way to the vet for a more thorough checkup to make sure he is OK. Fortunately, Bhodi was able to make a full recovery.

“You don’t really train for a dog in the academy, so the only thing I would say going through my mind was, ‘Oh my God, I hope I’m doing this right,'” Hernandez said. “My whole hands pretty much wrapped around him, and I started kind of pumping away at his chest.”

As for the police officers, they are being hailed as heroes for their quick actions, which probably saved Bhodi’s life. You can watch the video below of the officers’ incredible work.

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Source: Radio.com

H/T: Animal Channel, NBC 10 Boston