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Three dogs and several rats also died in the blaze at the
Humane Society shelter in Oshawa.
Preliminary reports by a fire marshall indicate that the fire started in the
ceiling and was probably caused by mice chewing through electrical wires.
Only nine dogs, two cats and a rat could be rescued from the fire, which
destroyed the building along with its suspected perpetrators.
The tragedy has prompted a national outpouring of support with Canadians
donating money as well as offering food and temporary homes for the
survivors.
Ruby Richards, the shelter's manager, said: "It's been crazy here. People
are very upset and some people have just been crying on the phone."
A Toronto Humane Society spokesman told the BBC: "It's unfortunate and
ironic that mice caused the fire that killed the cats. Unfortunately, the
mice probably perished in the fire as well." |
