GREENVILLE, Fla. — A St. Augustine-based animal shelter is mourning the loss of multiple animals following an overnight fire.
Over social media, Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue said that the fire broke out at its 45-acre Greenville, Fla. sanctuary around midnight Sunday morning. We’re told one of their buildings was completely destroyed.
The posts say that two dogs and two birds made it out of the Madison County home safely, but multiple animals were killed and the caretaker, Chuck, was severely burned.
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Ayla’s Acres says the Fire Marshall is investigating and believes the fire began with wiring by the building’s heat pumps.
Now, the shelter is looking for fosters and temporary homes for several animals.
That includes three donkeys, four horses, eight dogs and four cats.
Officials with the rescue say they will provide all the supplies needed for fosters.
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Donations can also be donated to the Ayla’s Acres Thrift Shop located at 411 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, Florida 32080.
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