Manchester dogs home was involved in an arson attack this evening 11/9/2014. The response from local
residents and the general public has been fantastic and restored my faith in human nature.
Latest message from Manchester Fire Brigade.
We really need to spread a message urgently. Lots of public are turning
up at Manchester dogs home bringing blankets and baskets. Right now we
really need people to stay away from the scene - there is a lot of
traffic and people and firefighters are trying to manage the incident.
Please help us spread the message to stay away from the scene
The best of the Manchester community is on show as it
grapples with the loss of canine lives at the Manchester and Cheshire
Dogs' Home which has been devastated by fire.
You can follow with live developments here.
Manchester Fire Brigade has requested the public to stay away from the site while thanking the public for its generosity.
Are you doing something to help? Email us at website@men-news.co.uk so we can include it on this page.
– Rebekah Holliday
If it wasn't for two quick thinking have a go heroes things could of been a lot worse.
Heroes raced into the fire to rescue dogs
You can follow with live developments here.
Here's how you can help:
The M.E.N has set up a donation page through 'JustGiving' – a reputable website and 100% of generous donations will be forwarded directly to management at the home – you can access the page and donate by clicking here.Manchester Fire Brigade has requested the public to stay away from the site while thanking the public for its generosity.
Are you doing something to help? Email us at website@men-news.co.uk so we can include it on this page.
– Rebekah Holliday
If it wasn't for two quick thinking have a go heroes things could of been a lot worse.
Heroes raced into the fire to rescue dogs
Jason Dyer, 41, and his nephew Dean Rostock, 25, jumped over the fence into the dogs home and kicked open kennel doors after hearing dogs barking in panic
Jason
Dyer, 41, and his nephew Dean Rostock, 25, jumped over the fence into
the dogs home and kicked open kennel doors after hearing dogs barking in
panic.
Between them the pair rescued around 20 dogs, putting leads on them and bringing them to safety before tying them to a nearby fence.
They then went back to rescue others.
Dean, who lived Cleveland Road, behind the home, and Jason, who lived on nearby Moston Lane, described the horror scene.
Jason said: "All the windows of where the dogs are advertised for sale were blown out and the ceiling was collapsed.
"We initially ran into the bit that was on fire but we couldn't get those dogs out. We went to the other kennels and began kicking out the doors. We just wanted to get them out.
"This place is part of our childhoods. We both have dogs and love dogs - of course we are going to run in there. We just wanted to make sure as many as possible would be okay."
Between them the pair rescued around 20 dogs, putting leads on them and bringing them to safety before tying them to a nearby fence.
They then went back to rescue others.
Dean, who lived Cleveland Road, behind the home, and Jason, who lived on nearby Moston Lane, described the horror scene.
Jason said: "All the windows of where the dogs are advertised for sale were blown out and the ceiling was collapsed.
"We initially ran into the bit that was on fire but we couldn't get those dogs out. We went to the other kennels and began kicking out the doors. We just wanted to get them out.
"This place is part of our childhoods. We both have dogs and love dogs - of course we are going to run in there. We just wanted to make sure as many as possible would be okay."
Information provided by Manchester Evening News.
The dogs trust and RSPCA are on scene working through the night helping to ferry the survivors to other rescues.
Latest news nearly £800.000 raised in donations, the generosity of people has been amazing. Just Giving donation link.
Latest news nearly £800.000 raised in donations, the generosity of people has been amazing. Just Giving donation link.
How very sad, we will share right now.
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DeleteSheba.
Terribly sad and totally senseless. I am sure the local community are rallying together. So awful we were upset about the news this morning.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Ian & Ann; we heard about this; how terribly sad and we also heard who is suspect....
ReplyDeletethis is all so wrong on so many counts, bless Jason & Dean and the local firefighters, and the community for pulling together like they are to offer to help and the amount raised to help the shelter dogs so far is phenomenal ☺
the blessings of St Francis to the remaining dogs that they overcome this ordeal, be it medically or emotionally or both ♥♥♥
laura
Oh my gosh, that's horrible! We'll tweet about this right now.
ReplyDeleteThank God Jason and Dean were there.
It's so awful. But it is heartening how many people have donated.
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