Salina firefighters Monday afternoon rescued a dog and a cat from a mobile home that burned, but the home itself was destroyed.

According to Fire Marshal Roger Williams, firefighters found "heavy fire and smoke" when they arrived at the mobile home at 604 Rocket about 2:30 p.m.

No one was home when the fire was reported. The home was occupied by Travis Disney and his fiancee, Nicole Grider, who had a baby Sunday.

Because they had been told that a dog and cat were inside, firefighters quickly entered the house after they had knocked down the fire.

After an extensive search, firefighters brought out a dog named "Kilo" and gave her oxygen.

"The dog had sustained heavy smoke inhalation and was having a difficult time breathing," according to a news release issued later by Williams. "The dog was given oxygen via the animal oxygen mask which was donated to the Salina Fire Department by the Saline County Animal Shelter roughly 2 years ago. The dog "... did come around and was able to be returned to its owner breathing on her own."

The cat was found alive underneath some bedding material in the bedroom.

According to Williams' news release, while the cause of the fire wasn't yet known, " ... it is certain that the fire did originate in the kitchen area of the residence."

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says....
Since they had a baby; maybe ppl should get baby things together to give to the family. They are deff. in GREAT need. That is what ThanksGIVING is all about
11/11/2009

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Pisa says....
I know Travis, he's a good kid, and to see this is heartbreaking...but also heartwarming to see their pet rescued at the same time. Good to see a light when it's dark.
11/11/2009

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to poor white trash: How rude do you have to be these poor people lost everything they had in one day. instead of commenting on theirs dogs name maybe you can pray for them you never know you may be in that situation
11/10/2009

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Gloria says....
Great work SPD
11/10/2009

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Poor White Trash says....
Who names a dog "Kilo"? kilo of what? Nothing like drawing attention to yourself! But I am very glad to hear that the dog and cat were both able to survive
11/10/2009

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labluvr says....
What a breath of fresh air this story is. JOB WELL DONE SFD!!
11/10/2009

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Boxer lover says....
Way to go Salina Fire Department. I started to cry while reading this article. I am a breeder of boxers an animals are truely a mans best friend. Specially Boxers they are very loyal dogs and they become one of your own kids more less. Once again THANK YOU SFD for a job well done
11/10/2009

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Thank heavens says....
I'm so glad they're okay!
11/10/2009

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kt says....
God Bless the firefighters that helped save Kilo..God Bless them for having the compassion to go back in for the dog...the only thing left this family has is that dog...heartbreaking and heartwarmimg..my thoughts and prayers are with the family
11/10/2009

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