Sleepy dog saves Stoke player and model girlfriend from carbon monoxide poisoning

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A Labrador has helped save the lives of his footballer and model owners after his sleepiness led to the discovery of a carbon monoxide leak at their home.

A Premiership footballer and his model girlfriend had a lucky escape after being alerted to a carbon monoxide leak at their home by the uncharacteristic behaviour of their pet Labrador.

Stoke City midfielder Jamie Ness, 21, and model Heather Weir, 22, decided to investigate after their usually lively pooch became lethargic and wanted to sleep all day.

Ms Weir told the Daily Mail that she feels one-year-old Alfie may have saved their lives.

"Without his strange behaviour Jamie and I would have went months not realising what was leaking into our home," she said.

"I love him so much and I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful companion - he saved our life."

After returning from a family holiday, Ness and his partner noticed Alfie was not his usual self, while Ms Weir also felt a bit off.

When an engineer was called to check the house and heard how the pup was normally boisterous, he knew exactly what was going on and traced the carbon monoxide leak to the couple's Aga stove.

"[The engineer] explained that the smell of gas was not nearly as dangerous as the issue with the leak of carbon monoxide," Ms Weir continued.

"I cannot believe how lucky we are - had we not caught this when we did, it could have been fatal to us all."

Carbon monoxide is a potentially-deadly colourless and odourless gas, meaning specialised gas detection equipment can be required to ensure that any leaks are discovered and dealt with properly - whether they occur in the home or the workplace.

According to the Health and Safety Executive, anyone who suspects a carbon monoxide leak should switch off the appliance and shut off the gas supply, ventilate the room, call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 and visit their GP for a checkup and possibly treatment.

Frontline Safety also have a range of portable and fixed gas detection which is able to detect carbon monoxide.  Visit our website for more information, including more information on the servicing and maintenance of fixed gas systems.

Written by Chris Malone