A beloved family pet has melted hearts with its response to being rescued from a house fire. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Heartwarming moment as police rescue dog from house fire. In one room blocked off by a pet gate was the family dog, an American Staffordshire Terrier called Oakley. “Come on, Oakley.”Oakley was rescued from a house fire, but not before his leash was on. Credit: Aurora Illinois PD / FacebookPeople were impressed that, even in a stressful situation, the dog went “straight to his leash”.