Welland's Deputy Fire chief is reminding people about the ice hazards at this time of year.
Adam Eckhart suggests you call 911 if you see a pet in the water or stuck on the ice.
He says don't try and rescue your pet.
This after Welland firefighters rescued a Rottweiler and a woman off the ice Saturday morning.
They were under the Ontario Street overpass on the Old Canal.
A witness entered the water to try and help.
Ekhart says "please help us by staying off the ice"