Dalmatian puppy sneaks into firehouse in Florida

BONITA SPRINGS , Fla., Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A Dalmatian puppy that snuck into a Florida fire station and joined the crew was returned to his owners on Tuesday.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue shared video of the Dalmatian puppy after it wandered into the firehouse early Tuesday morning and made itself at home.

"At 2:30am Tuesday morning, a dalmatian mix puppy snuck in and followed the engine into the bay after they had come back from a call," the Facebook post stated. "He eagerly made himself part of the crew. Unfortunately, he can not stay and play. We would like to get him home."

Many commenters commended the clever pup for seeking refuge at the firehouse but its owners contacted the station and reclaimed their pet before the day was through.

"The Dalmatian that walked into Station 5 has been reunited with his owner! His name is Chico and went missing yesterday," the fire rescue crew wrote. "We are all so happy for a happy ending to this story!"