The tragic fire started just before 2 a.m. Saturday, April 7. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's firefighters faced 30-foot flames in order to save animals.It has been reported that all but two of the dogs were rescued, but many of the cats did not make it out as the roof caved in directly over the cattery. Fire investigators said it appeared the fire was accidental and began in the laundry room.
Leona Sheddon Speaks 
"Knowing that animals that were here in our care died in our care in a no-kill shelter breaks our heart," executive director Leona Sheddon said. Sheddon added that about 200 animals were in the shelter when the fire broke out.
She praised the fire department for saving as many lives as they did. "We thank ever so much the extra effort the fire department made in saving all the animals they could. In fact, several firefighters suffered injuries in saving animals, and certainly they are heroes to us."
"Knowing that animals that were here in our care died in our care in a no-kill shelter breaks our heart," executive director Leona Sheddon said. Sheddon added that about 200 animals were in the shelter when the fire broke out.
She praised the fire department for saving as many lives as they did. "We thank ever so much the extra effort the fire department made in saving all the animals they could. In fact, several firefighters suffered injuries in saving animals, and certainly they are heroes to us."
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