Fire destroys home total loss

[Dogbreath]

I just got off the phone with Ursula. She told me about a devastating story that just happen to her.

The home she was living in burned to the ground. Her family and all five dogs, two cats and a turtle made it out safely. Her spirits were down a little but she is already looking forward to rebuilding her life. I believe her place was a total lost. She is going to contact Red Cross and see if she can get some assistance to find a place to live.

I know Sandra & Tony have already talked about setting up a bank account so we can raise some money to help her out.

I think the Splash dog family can put there hearts into this we can give Ursla a little support in rebuilding her life.

So if you think you can help out we will post up some info about were you can donate as soon as we get it.

I am sorry to pass on the bad news on x-mas.

Thank you for all of your help.

Wow! So, sad.

Urs, if you need any help, let me know. We definitely have room for extra animals or people if you need the help. Call me!

Wendy

[deedclemdogg]

We're so sorry to hear what happened! But very happy that all the humans and pets got out okay and unharmed.

Rob--great idea from Sandra and Tony to help out! Definitely post some information when you have it! Can there be some sort of a donation bucket or box for items they'll need put out at the San Diego event?

Anything we can do to help too--just let us know!

Many prayers out to Urs and her family from our gang!

Amanda and Bart
Sarge, Gunner, and Hope!

[MickeyD'sMom]

Hi all:
Tony will be getting back to me this afternoon regarding the bank account. I am going to send out an email blast along with posting the information on this site. Yes, Amanda we are going to have a donation jar in San Diego.
Amanda can you post on Jumpin Central? I hope to get this information out this afternoon. I have no doubt that our Splash Dogs Family is going to come through!!! If anyone else has any great ideas go ahead and give me a call. My number is 530.887.9993. Thanks everyone!

[runamuck]

Absolutely heartbreaking news :cry:

Along with the bank info, is there another address or PO box address that people who wish too may send other things as well?

Ursula our thoughts and prayers are with you....

[MickeyD'sMom]

Hi all:
I just got off the phone with Urs. She sounds good! She is going to make it to a computer later and say hi herself. Here is the bank information:

Washington Mutual Bank
Ursula Kinley
3950065314

Thanking everyone is advance!!! :wink:

[Sassy Girl]

All,

First of all thank you so much for the kind words and support. The shock is finally just settling in and I'm sure the next few days will be absolutely awful as I sit and go through the loss of everything at the house.

For those who don't know the whole story, my daughter and her friends noticed a fire in the garage, no one knew how it started, they were trying to get the front hose hooked up to put it out by that time I ran out to see and brought the fire extinguisher, when I saw it, I just screamed leave it and get out! They all ran back in the house and grabbed an animal or two each and got out. Gunner, freaked out when he saw the flames in the garage and ran back in, a friend went back in and rustled with him and finally picked him up and threw him over the back yard fence - had he not got him so quickly I believe I would have lost my beloved boy. They both came out a few minutes later from around the back of the house. My friend was then taken to the hospital for smoke inhilation - God Bless him, he knew how much a part of the dogs are to my family.

The fire was centered in the garage, however the smoke damage was severe in the house as well as my neighbors house (they lost a few of their pets in their home due to smoke inhilation and my heart goes out to them) The firewall in the garage to my bedroom kept the fire at bay from getting into the home, except for a small portion of the wall that it began to get through but really that is minor compared to how bad it was in the garage. 3 cars were in the driveway and all three are totaled - the fire raged out of the garage about 10 feet and all three are now destroyed. When you look at the house from the street it looks like a bomb dropped on my house. It's very depressing so I am trying not to go there too much these first few days. We will be making a large trip to try and salvage whatever we can by end of this week.

This afternoon the insurance company is out at the house reviewing the damage. We will see where we go from there.

It is very unlikely that we'll be going to San Diego - but as Sandra and Melissa said - they aren't counting me out.

Thank you all for the friendship and love. You all mean so much to me and you are really helping me keep my spirits up.

I'll sign back on in a few days to update you all,

[Val and Maxx]

Ursula,

I am so sorry to hear of your tragic news but VERY grateful you are all safe and sound!

Do you need a computer? I work for a software company and we have several "retired" computers. My boss has already given me permission to donate some of them to people in need. I would be thrilled to give one to you.

Let me know and I will fix it up for you.

Please know also that you are in our prayers.

[Docker Mom]

Oh, Urs, I am so sorry to hear about your house. You must be devastated. I was very relieved to read that all people & pets were safe-Thank god for that.

If you need anything, please post. I can bring extra dishes and what not since my mom passed away a few months ago and we have extra stuff.
I have your Wamu account and will help out there as well.

Sincerely,

Marilyn

[murphyslaw]

Urs, we are so sorry to hear about your lost ...We are so glad to hear that all family made it out o.k.....if there is something you need call us..if we can help? we are here for you.....I tried calling your cell?...........Cheryl, Bee and Murphy.......