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Police rescue labrador puppy trapped between two homes

A curious labrador puppy has been rescued by police after it became trapped between two homes in Sydney.

Baxter the puppy managed to squeeze into a narrow gap between the two Paddington terraces at about 10.30am on Friday before Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command were called to the rescue.

Baxter, a labrador puppy, somehow managed to find himself in a tight spot on Friday morning. Source: NSW Police
Baxter, a labrador puppy, somehow managed to find himself in a tight spot on Friday morning. Source: NSW Police
Police had no choice but to try and drill their way to the puppy. Source: NSW Police
Police had no choice but to try and drill their way to the puppy. Source: NSW Police

After assessing the scene, Police Rescue were brought in to help the caught-up canine.

Baxter, the labrador puppy, was trapped in the space for about 30 minutes before officers were able to retrieve the pooch by drilling through a wall in the home.

Adorable photos shared by NSW Police shows the relieved pup embrace one of the officers after pulling him free.

Thankfully Baxter was uninjured from the incident.

After about 30 minutes, officers were able to pull him through a hole in the wall. Source: NSW Police
After about 30 minutes, officers were able to pull him through a hole in the wall. Source: NSW Police
Baxter embraced officers following his brief ordeal. Source: NSW Police
Baxter embraced officers following his brief ordeal. Source: NSW Police