RainaK
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Fire at pet-sitting place. Really sad.
Really heartbreaking all around...
A fire destroyed a home in New Jersey Tuesday that housed a pet-sitting facility, killing several animals.
On Tuesday afternoon, the homeowner sat stunned, staring as her home of 35 years burned to the ground. The family was unable to save the 11 dogs and three cats trapped inside.
"Not much to say. I'm still in shock," said Joan Maso, the owner. "We lost our pets."
She was at work when the fire started. The pets that died belonged to her as well as others who left them at a pet-sitting service run by her daughter. No people were injured in the fire.
"They're just wonderful people ... always there for help," said Ellen Corbo, a neighbor.
The fire was so badly out of control, that firefighters had to retreat as the building started to collapse, said Clifton Fire Department Dep. Chief Norman Tahan.
Tuesday night, the house was boarded up, and Maso's son-in-law, who also lives in the home, said the family is devastated by the loss.
“A call came in as heavy smoke with possible people inside the building,” Clifton Fire Department Deputy Chief Michael Sauer said. “While en route, listening to the police frequency, police pulled on scene and reported that all occupants were out of the building, however there were several animals still inside.”
At least two animals were rescued from the burning home unharmed, Finch reported. But neighbors said there were several more inside.
In all, 11 dogs and three cats were killed in the blaze, CBS 2’s Hazel Sanchez reported.
“It’s sad, it’s sad. I would be sad too,” said neighbor Rob Welsh. “That would be very, very tough and that’s what the girl is freaking out about because she’s got all these potential clients that she has and now we don’t know how many dogs they were able to save.”
“It’s heart breaking, because lets face it, animals to some that’s their children,” said neighbor Joan Robertson. “Thank God the people got out, but you have to feel sorry too for the animals.”
Neighbors said the young woman who owns the business lives at the home with her family.
Clifton fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
Police said they won’t release any information about the animals that died in the home until their owners are notified.
Message edited 8/26/2014 9:49:40 PM.
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