At 1845 hours District 23 was dispatched to 1 Gehring Court for a reported Dwelling Fire.  When 23-201 (Bartholomew) signed on radio, GC Communications advised him the the caller reported a kitchen fire with 1 occupant still inside.  On arrival he reported a 2.5 story SFD with smoke showing and all occupants accounted for.  Engine 23-24 with a crew of 4, under the command of DC Parker, arrived and stretched an 1.75 line into the kitchen. FF Tom Rich conducted a quick search and found the residence cocker spaniel.  Bulk of the fire was knocked down by the 10 minute mark.  23-16 arrived and the crew went to work with PPV and overhaul. Crews operated for over an hour.