More than £300,000 has been raised in the wake of a devastating blaze that ripped through Manchester Dogs’ Home, killing at least 60 animals.
Greater Manchester Fire crews were called to the dogs’ home on Moss Bank Road in Harpurhey around 7.20pm following reports of a fire.
More than 30 firefighters and some members of the public battled the blaze to save animals trapped inside the burning building.
Around 150 dogs have been rescued, with many moved to the charity’s sister home in Grappenhall, Cheshire after hundreds of members of the public arrived at the scene with dog blankets, cages and food.
A 15-year-old boy who has been arrested on suspicion of arson remains in police custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Neil Jones, said: “The response from the public has been overwhelming and this is clearly an incident that has tugged on the heart strings of many.
“A number of people, including police officers and staff were quickly on the scene and put their life on the line to help with the rescue effort.
“We are determined to establish exactly how and why this fire started and will be working closely with our partners from the fire service.”
So far more than, more than 29,000 have donated to the Dogs’ home, raising £286,645.49. Tributes have flooded social media since news of the attack broke.
One hundred and fifty dogs rescued. Thousands of pounds donated.Thank you Greater Manchester #manchesterdogshome pic.twitter.com/ztj2t7Mmk9
— Manchester Fire (@manchesterfire) September 11, 2014
DOGS’ HOME: Please help support @manchdogs following last night’s terrible events. @JustGiving page: http://t.co/rF2RozzCRD #together
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) September 12, 2014
Shouldn’t have read the full story about Manchester Dogs’ Home on the bus. Tears 🙁
— Uncle Kris (@kriskendal) September 12, 2014
Anyone with information about the fire at Manchester Dogs Home should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111
— G M Police (@gmpolice) September 11, 2014
absolutely disgusting that someone set fire to a dog home in Manchester and killed all those dogs! should set fire to the people who did it!
— white noise (@narryasif) September 12, 2014
WOW! Over £250,000 raised for #ManchesterDogsHome since yesterday following the fire! That is incredible!
— John Q (@ceegy) September 12, 2014
Anyone who wants to donate food, bedding etc to Mcr dogs home can do so at North Manchester police station, Northampton Rd, Newton Heath
— G M Police (@gmpolice) September 11, 2014
Horrible news from Manchester Dogs Home. Got my beautiful Doug Doug from there 🙁 pic.twitter.com/FcCRMud1wg
— Ben Crouch (@BenCrouchMcr) September 11, 2014
Our Pebbles was from Manchester Dogs Home… @manchdogs pic.twitter.com/I5v3GsbaHB
— Stretford Dogs Club (@Stretford_Dogs) September 11, 2014
Manchester dogs home is on fire with all the dogs yelping 🙁 pic.twitter.com/bbXlkQwreW
— Moston-Red-Devil (@MostonRedDevil) September 11, 2014
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
To donate to Manchester Dogs’ Home, click here.
Image courtesy of Manchester Fire, via YouTube, with thanks.
