Please join me in a prayer for destroyed cats and dogs.
May they be happy in the meadows of the sky.

Only 8 dogs and cats were saved as blaze destroys animal shelter in Oshawa, Durham region. 150 cats and dogs were killed in the fire.

The shelter employees and volunteers gathered to grieve for the lost creatures.

Love,
Sue

This is so very sad. So many animals were resqued and put in the shelter and now they are dead.

Joining in prayer for all the animals
who have now gone to a very beautiful place in heaven.

Love,
Vicky

Thank you for sharing the very sad news Sue.

Adding my prayers for the departed animals.
They have gone to the most beautiful place.



Love, Inda
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Don't stand by my grave and weep,
For I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond's glint on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
In the soft brush of the morning's light
I am the swift bird in flight.
Don't stand by my grave and cry,
I am not there,
I did not die.

Native American

Thank you for joining me in prayer for the departed animals.

Chief Neil Crouter of the Fire Services said that most of the animals were overcome by smoke inhalation before the flames reached them, so at least they were asleep, and did not feel any pain.

The Humane Society of Durham Region is a no-kill shelter, euthanizing only animals that are terminally ill or very dangerous.
"This is not just a job for us," said animal-cruelty investigation officer Debby Houghton. "We know their names, we know what they like and don't like, how they were abused. Staff would take months and months to turn them around, so they could find new homes.
Some of the deceased animals already had homes lined up.

The rescued animals were kept warm and comforted by police in their cars while firefighters were battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown. A mass cremation will be held for the deceased animals at the Oshawa Animal Services Centre.

Love,
Sue


The Lord bless you and keep you!
The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be
gracious to you!
The Lord lift up His countenance to you and grant you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

I heard about this very sad news here as well.

The poor animals had been saved from abusive homes and very terrible conditions by people who loved them, as well as cared for them, and were finding new loving homes for the animals to go, only to perish in such a sad way.

Sending many prayers to the animals who now are in heaven, enjoying the holiday season together, in a wonderful place.

Love,
yoko

Oh, this brings me deep sadness!

But now that the beautiful cats and dogs have concluded their suffering, they surely are playing up there somewhere in joy.

May all of them enjoy their new heavenly existence.

Love,
Margherita

I heard about this very sad news on the radio.
The fire was so great that they could only pull out the cages closest to the door and grab some of the dogs by their collars.

Sending the departed animals many prayers.
May they enjoy the meadows in the sky.

Love,
Gisele

Thank you yoko, Margherita and Gisele for joining in prayer for the lost animals.

May they find joy and bliss in their heavenly abode.

Love,
Sue

Sending prayers and peace to all the lost animals.
may they enjoy the holidays and be surrounded by joy and bliss.

Love, Inda

I couldn't have said it better myself:

quote:

Originally posted by dear Sue 1:

May they find joy and bliss in their heavenly abode.

Love,
Sue

I looooved your pic Sue!

Sending love and prayers.

In heaven they can have all the BONE china they want!

Thank you Inda and Teo for your prayers, and for the lovely images.

May the animals have a wonderful time in paradise.

Love,
Sue