More than 20 pets perish in Indiana store fire
More than 20 dogs and cats died Monday when fire swept through a pet store in Bloomington, Indiana.
Nine dogs and three cats survived the fire at Delilah’s pet store — most of which were rescued from the front of the building where they were on display.
Investigators were trying to determine the cause.
Karen Kidwell, the owner of the store, believes the fire started in the back of the building, WTHR-TV in Indianapolis reported.
“Probably electrical. It’s an old building,” said Kidwell. “I’m really glad none of my people were here because I would have really felt bad if they got hurt. The fire broke out just minutes before the store was set to open.
“I’ve been thinking about the animals that didn’t make it out. I had a personal dog that had been abused. It was a really sweet dog that didn’t get out of the fire and I just hate to see her go down that way.”
Kidwell isn’t sure if she’ll re-open.
Posted by jwoestendiek November 4th, 2008 under Muttsblog.
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