Surrendered Dalmatian Left Without a Home Ends Up with a Firehouse Full of Adopters (Exclusive)
Published on April 24, 2026.
Ember the Dalmatian, a 1-year-old dog who was left without a home when her former owner decided to surrender her after learning they would be stationed overseas. The Alaqua Animal Refuge in Florida is a no-kill rescue dedicated to helping homeless pets. Ross Sheffield, the fire chief of the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department, found Ember the perfect fit for his fire station. Since her adoption in March, Ember has been living with the fire department and working with a trainer to master firehouse dog skills. Her primary duties will be to keep horses calm and educate the community about fire safety.
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