A 9-1-1 call was made on February 22, 2025, at around 3:39 p.m., regarding a dog on a ledge 20 feet below the summit of Pigeon Cliffs on HWY 36.
According to an online post by the Susanville Fire Department, CalFire and the Susan River Fire Protection District were sent to investigate and determine whether the dog could be rescued.
They say CalFire arrived with two engines, and Susan River responded with two chief officers and concluded that the equipment and manpower on the scene were insufficient to conduct a rescue.
The Susanville City Fire Department was contacted to rescue the dog. In response, Susanville City sent one duty officer, one squad, and one engine.
It was decided after arriving at the location that a firefighter would be lowered down to the dog, secure it, and then be lowered the remainder of the way down Pigeon Cliff.
CalFire got help from Susanville City Fire in setting up a rope system, and a Susanville City firefighter was lowered to the dog over the embankment.
The firefighter reached the dog, put it in a rescue device, and then lowered both of them to Pigeon Cliff's base.
After contacting Lassen Veterinary Hospital after hours, the Lassen County Sheriff's Department was able to have the dog taken for evaluation.
The dog was transported to the Lassen County Animal Shelter after hospital officials confirmed it was unharmed.
(The Susanville Fire Department contributed to this story.)
