Emergency Crews Help Rescue Cat Following Weekend Fire In Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)—Emergency responders helped to rescue multiple animals after a fire over the weekend in Philadelphia.
Crews responded on Sunday morning to a residence in the 4400 block of Gratz Street.
According to Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, multiple animals were rescued, including two cats.
Update on Gratz St: 3 dogs & 2 cats displaced. 1 addtl cat deceased. 2 cats headed to #RPHQ for eval. Dogs staying w/family food provided. pic.twitter.com/Hcx53eLdGc
— Red wash your Paws Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) March 26, 2017
The organization says the family was able to grab one of the cats before running out of the home, but was unable to find "Gizzy".
Luckily, emergency crews were able to find the cat and provide oxygen on scene, along with treating her for burn injuries.
Our little injured #firecat from Gratz St this a.m. is spending the night in o2 at @CARESvet getting fluids & a cat food buffet apparently!???? pic.twitter.com/BjouuCJpTu
— Red wash your Paws Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) March 27, 2017
"Gizzy's stay in an oxygen tank, along with fluids and treatment for corneal burns will be around $500," says Red Paw Relief. "We would like to try and cover the cost of Gizzy's medical bill so that her family can focus on recovering and rebuilding."
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Authorities say no one else was injured in the blaze.