WASHINGTON, D.C. — Heartbreaking loss struck a doggy daycare in Washington, D.C. as floodwaters engulfed the premises, leading to the devastating demise of several dogs. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded at a local canine haven situated on Rhode Island Avenue.
During a press conference, John Donnelly, Director of Emergency Services, expressed the raw emotions tied to the calamity, stating, “Emotional, it’s ugly; it’s unbearable. That’s when you lose a family member, or you’re scared because you’ve lost a family member.”
Rescue teams managed to extract 20 dogs from the facility, but the exact number of casualties remains uncertain, as reported by WUSA9 News. This is not the first encounter the establishment has had with flooding, having endured three such incidents in a single month last year, according to local news sources.
News anchor Leslie Foster raised pertinent queries surrounding the circumstances leading to this tragic event during a seemingly routine August storm.
In the aftermath, Jacob Hensley, the proprietor of the dog daycare business, took to Twitter to convey his sorrow:
“Area Dog Home is heartbroken by the events tonight at our Rhode Island Avenue location. We applaud our staff and first responders for their swift and heroic action to save the animals. Every effort is being made to provide support to affected employees and customers. We have no further details at this time and we will continue to work with Washington, D.C. officials to review the incident.”
