It was such terrible news last night. It has been reported that a blaze broke out in the kennel section of the Manchester Dogs Home around 7pm yesterday evening. More than 30 firefighters eventually brought the blaze under control.
But a confirmed number of 43 dogs died in the fire, possibly more. About 150 dogs have been safely moved to the charity’s sister home in Grappenhall, Cheshire and other dog shelters.
Two dog lovers risked their lives to run into the blaze and rescue 20 dogs at the height of the fire – Jason Dyer, 41, and his nephew Dean Rostock, 25, jumped over the fence into the dogs home and kicked open kennel doors after hearing dogs barking in panic. Between them the pair rescued around 20 dogs, putting leads on them and bringing them to safety before tying them to a nearby fenceThey then went back to rescue others.
Besides the firefighters, there were extraordinary scenes as hundreds of residents gathered, some reportedly helped to save the dogs. Others brought with them blankets, crates and food. 
Strangers volunteered to drive supplies to Cheshire and formed human chains to pass blankets and food into waiting vehicles.
Several appeals have been set up within hours of the blaze to help raise funds for the Manchester Dogs’ Home. Manchester Evening News has site where we chose to donate – JUST GIVING – Donate to Manchester Dogs Home
You can also text MDOG57 plus your amount in £ to 70070.
You can also donate at Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Homes site – JUST GIVING – MANCHESTER & CHESHIRE DOGS HOME
May’s comment: The Manchester Dogs Home was established in 1893 to help the stray and unwanted dogs roaming the streets of Manchester. Later covering parts of Lancashire, Cheshire and Derbyshire, today it remains the only Home of its kind, caring for over 7000 dogs each year. Over 95% of dogs are Homed or re-Homedand has provided shelter for over 1m dogs and have rehomed 95% of them. 
We donated in memory of the dogs that died in this mindless act of a juvenile. This tragedy can only further cement their place in the hearts of the community – and from the ashes may something good resurrect from it.
As of this post, over 32,000 people have donated over £317,000 – and still going! Good to know how many good people are out there – outnumbering the *!””!@****
