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Max The German Shepherd Saved From His Own Roof

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A dog found himself in some need of help after getting stuck on the roof of his home. It happened in Adams County on Friday.

Dog Stuck On Roof 1 (South Adams Fire tweet)
(credit: South Adams Fire)

Commerce City Police, animal control officers and the South Adams Fire Department responded.

Dog Stuck On Roof 2 (South Adams Fire tweet)
(credit: South Adams Fire)

They say Max, a German shepherd, likely jumped from the balcony to the roof, but then couldn't get down on his own.

Dog Stuck On Roof 3 (South Adams Fire tweet)
(credit: South Adams Fire)

Rescuers went to work and got Max down.

Dog Stuck On Roof 4 (South Adams Fire tweet)
(credit: South Adams Fire)

"Max was extremely excited!" firefighters said.

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