On National Puppy Day, we've seen tons of people sharing pictures of themselves with their puppies/grown up dogs. But Twitter user  and editor of BarkingCarnival.com, shared something that literally caught the attention of thousands. He shared his story, about how his dog Hank literally barked up a storm to save his family from a huge fire. He created the twitter thread which got shared by thousands and is still getting a lot of traction.
I want to tell you a story about Hank, and I want you to know that it has a happy ending. This is Hank 6 years ago. pic.twitter.com/YLXcJYAw9C
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
My wife got a reminder yesterday that 6 years ago Hank ate her brand new slip on Vans. Look at that guilty pup. Come on, Hank.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
Within a few hours of that reminder, at midnight last night, Hank started barking from the living room. My wife and kids were asleep, I was finishing up a movie in another room. Hank would not shut up.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
So I dragged myself off the couch and went out to the living room to make him stop. As soon as I came around the corner, I saw that the entire yard was glowing orange.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
The very large wooden work shed full of gasoline, paint and God knows what else was blazing. The oaks were on fire. Flaming leaves and embers were blowing everywhere.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
We got everyone up, 911 on the line, the whole family and both dogs out front in what felt like a few seconds. The fence and the neighbor's shed went up like a torch. We were able to wake her up and get her kids and dog outside just as the fire crew got there.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
We got everyone up, 911 on the line, the whole family and both dogs out front in what felt like a few seconds. The fence and the neighbor's shed went up like a torch. We were able to wake her up and get her kids and dog outside just as the fire crew got there.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
The fire spread to the back of our house the same minute the firefighters got the hoses to it. A minute or two more, and it was gone. Instead, everyone is safe, and we still have a house. It's black and crispy on one side, but it's totally intact.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
The firefighters were absolutely amazing. It was windy, so they had to contain and deal with this for two adjacent blocks. Just totally, unbelievably skilled and coordinated.
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
This is him today, 6 years after eating some shoes, 15 hours after saving our house and family. He can have all the shoes and steak he wants, and I will never get mad at him for barking, ever again. 15/10, the very best boy. pic.twitter.com/GsJYQKd9FA
— Ulysses S. Cocksman (@USCocksman) March 23, 2019
Twitter users responded in kind for the story shared…
This story is the whole point of Twitter.
May you all live long and prosper. ❤️— Rhonda Torreson (@RhondaTorreson) March 24, 2019
What a beautiful brace beautiful dog it's amazing what they do for us humans my girl knows when I'm going into a fit & gets help, amazing !!
— Rosina Fisher (@fisher_rosina) March 24, 2019
My daughter's home burned today too. They weren't home, but the kitty was. Firefighters saved her.
Doggos and firefighters are indeed our guardian angels.
So glad I saw this today, of all days.— SD NATIVE (@SDNTV) March 24, 2019
Hank is a hero. We don’t deserve dogs.
— Ann Johnson (@ajohnsocyber) March 24, 2019
A real hero 😍👏Glad to hear that everyone is safe and that the house is still intact. Dogs are amazing, eventhough they don't always act like we'd like them to act, in the end they would do everything for their owners. Well done Hank!
— ∆ Geeky kind of girl ∆ (@geekykindofgirl) March 24, 2019
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Our pets really are our family and they sure they're loyalty in a myriad of ways. Good dog Hank!!!
— 👁🧚♀️Kaye Ellis🌺🍄 (@DrakonkayeKaye) March 24, 2019
Thank you for sharing your story. Hank is an awesome part of your family!
— No 🐄! No 🐄! YOU’RE the🐄! (@ursaluna) March 24, 2019
Best post I've read in a long, long time. Hugs to Hank and so thankful he was there for you. #AnimalsAreGreat
— zenmistress (@Jeanette630) March 24, 2019