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CBS News
4 days ago
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Animal Rescue in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania holds vigil and open house after devastating fire
PAWSibilities open house and vigil in Montgomery County for healing event after barn fire PAWSibilities open house and vigil in Montgomery County for healing event after barn fire PAWSibilities open house and vigil in Montgomery County for healing event after barn fire A Montgomery County farm and rescue shelter is still healing after a devastating fire claimed the lives of numerous cats and the search continues for several who are still missing. PAWSibilities Animal Rescue, located in Skippack Village, has been a safe haven for farm animals and stray cats for years. But earlier this week, a fire swept through their property, destroying their barn and tragically killing more than a dozen cats. Since then, volunteers have been working tirelessly, scouring the area for at least six cats who have yet to be found. They're asking neighbors to keep an eye out and to report any sightings immediately. Despite the heartbreak, the shelter is finding comfort in community support. This Saturday, June 7, PAWSibilities will host a Vigil and Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paws Adoption Center, at 4045 Skippack Pike. The event is a chance for animal lovers and supporters to come together, reflect, and help the nonprofit take steps toward rebuilding. In addition to the vigil, the shelter calls on the public to help replenish much-needed supplies. A SignUpGenius list outlines specific items the rescue hopes to collect, including cat food, litter, paper towels, and cleaning supplies. Those unable to attend the vigil are still encouraged to donate, share the wishlist, or volunteer. For more information, visit PAWSibilities Animal Rescue on Facebook.
CBS News
02-06-2025
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- CBS News
More than a dozen feral cats killed in barn fire at PAWSibilities Animal Rescue in Harleysville
Another Montgomery County animal rescue is reeling after a fire destroyed its barn in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. In a Facebook post, PAWSibilities Animal Rescue said a fire "consumed" the barn at owner Sam Carroll's home on June 1. The barn housed her farm animals and colony of feral barn cats, but also served as a storage facility for the sanctuary. "Some of Sam's cats were inside the barn at the time of the fire, but the Fire Marshall assured us they didn't suffer due to the nature of the quick-moving blaze," the post said. Carroll told CBS News Philadelphia that 15 cats were killed in the fire, but other animals, including horses, chickens and a pig, were able to escape. Volunteers are still searching for five more missing cats. Barn at PAWSibilities Animal Rescue destroyed by fire CBS Philadelphia The animal rescue — a nonprofit, no-kill shelter — said it currently doesn't need any immediate help, but will eventually share a wish list of supplies and donations. The fire at PAWSibilities comes just days after a massive blaze consumed a historic barn and killed dozens of animals at House of Wiggle Goats in Lansdale. The rescue's owners said an electrical issue sparked the fire on May 28. "It wasn't arson, there was no foul play involved," owner Erin Wiggle said in a video posted on May 30.
