A puppy had to be rescued by firefighters after her mouth became stuck on a garden hook.
French bulldog Mable was trapped against a wall and yelped in distress whenever she attempted to move.
Fire crews were called to help the 13-week-old pup and had to sedate her before moving setting her free.
They then used a specially designed dog mask to administer oxygen before handing her over to be treated by vets.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the home on Grafton Drive, Ainsdale at around 3pm on Tuesday, April 13.
Station Manager Ronnie Duffy said: “The crews did really well supporting the dog while we were waiting for vets to arrive with a sedative.
“Mabel had been in the garden and got stuck to a small hook used for growing tomato plants near a wall.
"She was trapped tight to the wall by her lower jaw and every time she moved she made a yelp.
“The owners were really upset to see the dog in such distress – and it was hard for the crew members too as we are all dog lovers ourselves.
“When the vets arrived, they sedated her – they were great – and once she was out cold, she could be removed.
“Afterwards, we used a Smokey Paws mask to administer oxygen therapy to the dog.”
Crews spent around an hour and a half at the scene and Mabel was further assessed and treated by vets Parker and Crowther.
