Photo courtesy of the Stanley Hose Co. Members of Stanley Hose Co. rescue Peanut, a 4-year-old golden retriever after she fell through the ice at her family's pond.

SHERMAN — Peanut, a 4-year-old golden retriever, needed to be retrieved herself after she fell through the ice of a pond at her family’s home.

Stanley Hose Co. Rescue Squad 282 performed a dramatic rescue of the dog after receiving a call at 12:32 p.m. Sunday. The dog had fallen through the ice at the home of Aaron and Melissa Lyon on Harrington Road.

Melissa Lyon said she and her husband were working on their farm when Aaron noticed their two puppies acting strangely by the side of the pond. Upon investigating, they discovered that Peanut had fallen through the ice and was struggling to get out.

“I called 911 quickly when I realized we could not get her to safety,” she said. “She would try to get out, and flip over backwards and go under water. I was afraid she would get stuck under the ice.”

Four members of Stanley Hose Co. responded on Rescue Truck 282, while three additional firefighters came in their personal vehicles, said Second Assistant Chief Brett Cook. When they arrived, the situation was dire.

The dog had walked out to the middle of the pond and fell through the ice, Cook said. “She was pretty lethargic, but she was still lightly treading water when we got to him,” he said.

The members of the rescue squad were prepared for action upon arrival, Cook said. “Two guys, Ray Spacht and Kyle Rhebergen, got changed into wet suits on the way out there,” he said. “They got out of the truck and rushed right into the water.”

The two men reached the dog while Cook and the other responders brought out ropes and rescue equipment. Once they got ropes to Spacht and Rhebergen, they were able to pull the dog to safety, Cook said. “I don’t think it was more than two minutes from the time we arrived until we got the dog out,” he said.

Cook said he was very proud of their department. “It was pretty cool to see all of the training go into effect and everything to work out well,” he said. “It certainly feels good because we deal with so many other situations, so to do something like this is really great.”

Aaron and Melissa Lyon were waiting with blankets and rushed Peanut inside. Although her body temperature was low, Melissa said, she recovered completely.

Melissa said she was overwhelmed with the response of the firefighters. “There’s not enough thank yous for this,” she said. “They treated her just like they would treat anyone. I love to live in a community where people know each other and care about each other’s families.”

Cook said this sentiment has always been part of Stanley Hose Co.’s philosophy. “Everyone’s dog is a part of their family in our eyes,” he said.