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‘They’re our babies': Dozens of dogs and cats killed in animal shelter fire
Source: Washington Post
‘They’re our babies': Dozens of dogs and cats killed in animal shelter fire
By Lindsey Bever November 23 at 2:17 PM
Nearly all of the dogs and cats at a “no-kill” animal shelter in central Massachusetts died over the weekend in a fire that swept through the facility.
Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals Inc. in Paxton, about 50 miles from Boston, caught fire late Sunday night, killing between 40 and 50 animals, according to news reports. Almost immediately, shelter workers sent out a plea for help on social media, asking volunteers to bring towels, blankets and leashes.
“Sweetpea is currently ON FIRE and we need volunteers to help MOVE animals,” workers wrote on Facebook. “This is not a drill. Please help!” Workers also begged for veterinarians to “go to sweetpea ASAP.”
The animals were set to have their pictures taken with Santa after Thanksgiving. Some of the dogs and cats had been at the shelter for years.
In the late-night hours Sunday, firefighters did not think they could rescue even one of the animals.
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By Lindsey Bever November 23 at 2:17 PM
Nearly all of the dogs and cats at a “no-kill” animal shelter in central Massachusetts died over the weekend in a fire that swept through the facility.
Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals Inc. in Paxton, about 50 miles from Boston, caught fire late Sunday night, killing between 40 and 50 animals, according to news reports. Almost immediately, shelter workers sent out a plea for help on social media, asking volunteers to bring towels, blankets and leashes.
“Sweetpea is currently ON FIRE and we need volunteers to help MOVE animals,” workers wrote on Facebook. “This is not a drill. Please help!” Workers also begged for veterinarians to “go to sweetpea ASAP.”
The animals were set to have their pictures taken with Santa after Thanksgiving. Some of the dogs and cats had been at the shelter for years.
In the late-night hours Sunday, firefighters did not think they could rescue even one of the animals.
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Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/23/this-is-not-a-drill-dozens-of-dogs-and-cats-killed-in-animal-shelter-fire/
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