A 7-year-old Rottweiler was rescued by firefighters after the dog became exhausted during a hike Saturday afternoon in Ojai, officials said.
Crews with the Ventura County Fire Department were called about 12:40 p.m. to help the dog, named Odin, who was out with his owners at Luci's Trailhead on Shelf Road, Andy Martinez, a spokesman for the department.
"He just kind of sat down and said, 'I'm not moving from here. I can't go on,' " Martinez said.
Odin's owners tried to help him, and hikers passing by gave them their water, but the 140-pound dog wouldn't budge, Martinez said. One of his owners went to get help.
Even after firefighters arrived with extra supplies, Odin wouldn't move, so crews had to carry him about a half-mile out of the trail, Martinez said.
Odin and his owners were appreciative of the firefighters' effort, Martinez said.
The dog's owners planned to take him to the veterinarian to get him checked out, Martinez said.
Martinez said hikers should remember to bring enough water for themselves and their pets while hiking.
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