Emergency services in Dublin City, New Hampshire, have issued a warning to dog owners after one pet was rescued after falling through the thin ice on a frozen pond.

Nova was rescued on Sunday morning by a group including rescuers from the Dublin Fire Department.

According to Dublin Fire Chief Thomas Vanderbilt, Nova had wandered onto the partially frozen pond and broke through the ice about 500 feet from shore. The dog became stranded near the edge of the ice, unable to escape.

Emergency responders were alerted by Nova's owner at around 10:45 a.m. when firefighters, police officers and a water-rescue task force headed to the scene.

Dublin firefighters, equipped with survival suits and an inflatable rescue raft, carefully navigated the unstable ice to reach Nova as concerned community members anxiously watched on.

Photos from the rescue show responders wrapping the dog in towels before carrying her back to safety. By 11:30 a.m., Nova was on dry ground and reunited with her owner.

"The crew did an outstanding job resulting in great outcome," Vanderbilt told Newsweek. "Nova the dog is back home after being checked out at the veterinary hospital."

For the rest of the winter season, the dog and her owner are planning on staying in a warm and cozy spot, and Nova is eagerly awaiting lots of treats on the couch.

There is more cold weather set to come in New Hampshire, where temperatures typically range from a low of about 23.9°F to a high of around 36.9°F. Weather forecasters are predicting below freezing temperatures over the weekend and snow early next week in the state.

According to research conducted by Truveta, there are 13.1 emergency department visits for falls on snow or ice per 10,000 emergency department visits during the winter months. In states with freezing temperatures during the winter, these cases are three times higher compared to states with milder winters.

Earlier this year another dog had a lucky escape after falling through thin ice in a neighborhood pool. In previous years heroic rescue efforts have seen police officers race across thin ice to save animals in trouble.

Already this year there have been multiple incidents of children, teenagers and adults falling through thin ice in states including New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin, with some resulting in fatalities.

Experts advise against venturing onto ice, no matter how thick it looks, without proper safety precautions. Anyone who witnesses a fall through ice should call 911 immediately for help and not enter the water themselves.