The cat is not the only one that can be killed by curiosity.

Dogs find themselves in peril due to their inquisitive nature too.

Firefighters came to the rescue of a doggo in need when they retrieved a poor pooch from a ceiling duct.

The crew from Fairfax County in Virginia were called to a home in West Springfield where a dog had become stuck in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system.

The crew later shared video of the experience on their Facebook page with a very punny caption.

“The crew from Engine 427, West Springfield, responded to a ruff and far-fetched rescue last night. A small dog was trapped in an HVAC duct in a home."

“Crews took a brief paws to shed some light on dogs location and work out strategy. Firefighter Mark Williams proceeded to cut a hole in the basement ceiling and retrieve the dog."

“A happy and pawsitive outcome fur all! #fcfrd"

Watch the saga of the playful pup's misadventure here.

Firefighters Rescue "Lila" a Maltese stuck in a Heating Duct www.youtube.com

People praised the heroic deed.

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Especially Firefighter Mark Williams.

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But many had questions about how the Maltese came to be stuck in the ductwork.

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But the gentleman who shot the video, Firefighter Buck Best, provided the answer.

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And one person had a very unusual request after watching the video.

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All the best to Lila the Maltese and her owners. Hopefully they will be able to avoid such entanglements in the future.

A version of this article originally appeared on Press Association.