I am absolutely sick you guys. Some of you may have heard already but my good friend Karen Tracy in PA (Pazzazz Kennels) had a terrible fire at her kennel caused by a propane truck explosion and lost most of her own chows as well as some boarded dogs..
Here is the news report. A warning the video is very hard to look at!! There are burned chows being treated.
CLICK FOR NEWS REPORT
Please send all your positive vibes , prayers and energies to Karen and her mother Jean. I will try calling her today( update below)
ABOVE IS THE VINCENT DAUGHTER JOURNEY WHO WAS SPARED FROM THE FIRE AS SHE WAS IN THE HOUSE AT THE TIME
My heart is absolutely breaking for her and all the dogs and owners involved.
Keep tuned to the forum http://worldchow.com to find out more later in the weekend
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
I just spoke with Karen. Oh dear………the few of her dogs that did survive are in vet hospitals and Journey (our Vinnie daughter) bless her soul happened to be in the house and is safe. A very small bright spot in an unbelievable tragedy.
Martha Stewarts puppy was one of the chows lost in the fire I featured this puppy HERE last year.
Our deepest sympathies to Karen, her mother Jean, Martha as well as all the dog owners involved. It’s just an unthinkable situation
Karen was at home when it happened and the flames were so hot she wasn’t allowed to get near her dogs to let them out. I can’t possibly imagine the helpless feeling. When she was brought the living dogs to identify she couldn’t recognize most of them because of the burns.
As you read in the report some firemen and the driver were injured as well…the propane tank driver in currently in critical condition. Prayers go out to him and his family as well as the firemen who so selflessly tried to rescue as many of the dogs as possible!!
I spoke with Karens good friend just now who has started a fund for Karen and I will be posting info soon . No money will ever replace her beloved chows but funds directed Karens way will most certainly help towards rebuilding her life.
I’m so terribly sorry Karen. There are simply no words…..its an animal lovers worst nightmare but I know what a strong woman you are dear Karen. With help from your friends you will get though this!
Love Sandra
Sarah says
March 7, 2009 at 12:13 pmOh Sandy! My heart positively BREAKS for Karen, her mother, all the owners of the dogs, and the truck driver. How utterly tragic for this to happen! Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Miller says
March 7, 2009 at 12:23 pmSarah thank you for your sweet words!!! I’ll be sure to pass them along to Karen. Hearing her describe the scene was heartwrenching to say the least
Kathi says
March 7, 2009 at 2:02 pmThis is just so sad. I hope that all the injured dogs will recover and bless the dogs that did not and I hope they are at peace. The poor truck driver and his family have my prayers.
Brenda says
March 7, 2009 at 2:24 pmI am saddened by the chow fire and the loss they sustained..I was in tears just reading this my heart goes out to everyone involved youll be in my heart…
Audrey Sexter says
March 7, 2009 at 5:16 pmHello.
My name is Audrey Sexter and I am a junior showman. I can’t fathom what you are going through right now. The Lord is watching over them and will keep them safe. They’re in good hands. My mom and I will keep you in our prayers.
God Bless!
Deepest sympathy and love,
Audrey Sexter
Sandra Miller says
March 7, 2009 at 6:51 pmHello Kathi, Brenda and Audrey! YOu all are so wonderful to write and to keep these people and dogs in your thoughts and prayers. It is such a hard thing to imagine isn’t it?
Audrey, you impress me! A young lady with such a caring spirit and love for animals. Your parents raised you right sweetheart!!! Give your chows a big hug and tell them how much you love them!!
KATHLEEN says
March 7, 2009 at 7:08 pmThis news just breaks my heart and i cannot convery in words how much love and caring i send to Karen and her mom and everyone involved!!!! if there are any fundraisers or way i can help out, let me know. i thought of putting some art on ebay with the proceeds going to Karen. nothing will take the pain away, but the support ot friends and loved ones will help. my candle burns tonite for those chows who are healing …this is beyond understanding.
M-S says
March 7, 2009 at 7:30 pmHow utterly awful! My heart breaks when I think of those poor dogs and grief that those who cared and loved them must be feeling. My prayers go out to everyone involved.
Dawn Sexter says
March 7, 2009 at 7:49 pmI HAVE TRIED SO MANY TIMES TO START THIS AN I HAVE TO STOP MY HEART JUST FALLS
APART WHEN I THINK OF THIS LOSS, KAREN AN HER MOM AN ALL THE OWNERS AN CHOWS ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AN
PRAYERS. JUST REMEMBER YOU HAVE CHOW FREINDS TO BE THERE FOR YOU.
Dody says
March 7, 2009 at 8:31 pmSandra, Can’t express how sorry and bad I feel for your friend. Pics made me cry, and Zoe sleeping behind my chair snoring made me think how devastated she must be. I clearly remember how I felt when I came to you after loosing Amber, and how wonderful it felt when Zoe climbed onto my lap! I hope someone gives her a puppy to start over with! Please let me know what I can do to help.
Nan McGee says
March 7, 2009 at 9:35 pmWhat an incredible loss, as our prayers are with Karen and all who were injured or lost a beloved pet. I certainly want to help Karen during this terrible unbelievable tragedy and God Bless. NM
Dave says
March 8, 2009 at 5:00 amIt is through skaking hands and tear-filled eyes I write that my wife and I have been awake all night after hearing of the death of our beloved cairn terrier, Duncan. We are devastated. I grieve for all of us, the injured people, Karen, Jean, all the injured and deceased dogs.
Mom says
March 8, 2009 at 5:50 amI can’t imagine this horrible loss. It is so sad. I pray all the injured dogs can recover and be normal again. My heart goes out to all the people and animals involved in this terrible tragedy. I want to help
Sandra Miller says
March 8, 2009 at 8:26 amOH MY good Lord Dave..I am soooooooo terribly sorry to hear about Duncan!!! This is absolutely one of the most unthinkable things. You and your wife must be feeling so terribly lost right now without your boy. There are no words to describe how distraught I am for you both. I am so glad you wrote on the blog. I would like to keep in touch and hear how you both are doing . Please contact me anytime if you need to just talk or have a shoulder to lean on. Losing a dog is never easy but this disaster surrounding the loss just magnifies the pain. My heart aches for you both !!!! Rest in Peace sweet Duncan!
Luv
Sandra Miller
Graffiti Gossip blog
Sandra Miller says
March 8, 2009 at 8:28 amYou all have been so wonderful and kind!!! Thank you for your absolutely heartfelt words for Karen and the dogs and people affected by this tragedy
As of 9:00 AM PST we have raised over 1000.00 already for Karen……THANK YOU ALL for your generous support!!!
Chris says
March 8, 2009 at 8:51 amSandy, thank you for setting up this fund for Karen. Tear fill my eyes every time I think about this horrible tragedy. I can’t imagine the pain everyone is going through. All my Chows got extra hugs as my tears fell on their fur. Please let Karen and her Mom know they are in the my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Sabo says
March 9, 2009 at 9:31 amMy heart is breaking. My husband Jim and I have two chows. We visited Karen’s kennel several times with the hope of adopting a chow. We have pictures of one named “Sprocket” that we fell in love with but Karen and her mother were so fond of him that they just couldn’t part with him. Their love for the dogs was immeasurable!
We will keep them all in our prayers. Thank you for letting me send this message.
BREAKING NEWS! My husband just found out that Sprocket is OK!!! Thank you God!
Cathy Sabo says
March 9, 2009 at 9:34 amMy heart is breaking. My husband Jim and I have two chows. We visited Karen’s kennel several times with the hope of adopting a chow. We have pictures of one named “Sprocket” and just found out that he is OK!
We will keep them in our prayers.
Eileen & Gene Bruington-Baldi says
March 9, 2009 at 8:37 pmDear Karen, we just learned today of your trerrible loss… just too much sorrow to even imagine. It is unimaginable what you are going through. We are sending our love and prayers. With Love, Eileen and Gene Bruinton-Baldi
The Buells says
March 11, 2009 at 10:53 amThose poor babies that were burned and those that died. It breaks our hearts to see such suffering. We pray for the owner of the kennel, and to those who lost dogs, and/or whose dogs were injured.