This just makes me sick and angry GRRRRRRR

[CajunMama]

Fire in Va. Kennel Kills 167 Animals Raised in Breeding Business, Kerosene Heater May Be Cause
03-22-2007 11:37 AM

BLAND, Va. (Associated Press) -- A kerosene heater that a dog breeder was using to keep puppies warm may be to blame for a fire that killed 167 dogs in a southwest Virginia barn, an official said.

Ninety puppies and 77 adult dogs perished in the blaze early Wednesday, county animal control officer James Belcher said.

Chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers were among the purebred puppies that died.

"The first thing on our mind was getting the dogs out, but it was impossible," said Philip Schmucker, 21, who started the breeding business last year with his father and brother.

The barn was used as a kennel and for equipment storage. Dogs that were outside the kennel survived.


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Ugh! Puppy mills. All i can think of is those poor animals.

[Miss Mary]

That was my first thought - 77 adult dogs? All in cages, no doubt. Living no life whatsoever.

To be very, very honest, I'm glad they're in animal heaven now. That is not living, IMHO.

[Pburgh]

Yes and how big do you think that barn was that they could store equipment AND still have room for all of those puppies and dogs. The picture of it in my mind just makes me sick.

[breeze]

That makes me sick, too! I have to refrain from posting the rest of my thoughts for the people who
put them there - I don't want to get kicked off of Storm2K!

~Annette~