86 dogs were rescued from a two-alarm blaze in Danbury last night. The fire broke out at Puppy Love on Lake Avenue Ext. shortly before 9pm. All dogs were safely evacuated thanks to residents and customers from nearby restaurants who entered the building.
The fire was in the back side of the building, not in the actual area where the dogs are kept, in a pole barn owned by the utility company. Mayor Mark Boughton says there was a tremendous response from public safety personnel and civilians to ensure that no animals were harmed.
The dogs were moved into the building next door. Animal control officers were working to get the animals placed with the state.
(Photos: Mayor Boughton)