Firefighters rushed to put out a house fire in Euclid, OH after a teen spotted smoke and got help. When the crews arrived, they were shocked by what they discovered inside: A total of 19 pets were removed from the burning home.
All the animals were taken to the front lawn, where firefighters used miniature oxygen masks to help them breathe.
Catherine Krzywicki, the owner of the home, runs a shelter for dogs and wasn't present when the fire started.
"She's one that will take care of animals that people don't want," a friend of the homeowner says in the video.
Fire officials said they were able to save 16 dogs and one cat. Despite their best efforts, one dog and one cat died.
A fund has been set up on YouCaring.com to help the woman who lives in the home.
"Catherine helps many dogs from Cleveland Animal Control and is also a member of Central Ohio Pomeranian Rescue. Now is the time to return the favor and give Catherine a hand. Regardless of what rescue or shelter you volunteer with, let’s unite and help one of our hardcore rescue community members. Catherine takes in a lot of senior [pets] that otherwise would not have a chance," the page's description states.
No word on what caused the fire, fire officials report that it remains under investigation.
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