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House Fire Leaves Dog Burned, Man Arrested In Connection To Fire

After a house fire leaves a dog burned, a man was arrested in connection to the fire that happened in Riverside, Brooklyn on Sunday, November 17.

According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), when they responded to the home at around 3:00 AM, no one lived in the home, so no one was hospitalized due to the fire.

While they are still looking into the cause of the house fire, a JFRD spokesperson reveals that it’s being investigated as an arson case and a suspect is already in custody.

Maris Johnson, who lives at the apartments across the street from the home, tells First Coast News, “This morning when you came through, all you see is smoke all throughout the area.”

She also said that she’s relieved that the fire didn’t seem to impact any of their neighboring units.

While there were no hooman casualties, the JFRD spokesperson told First Coast News that they pulled a dog from the fire and was, thankfully, able to revive it.

The spokesperson says that the Department believes that the dog belonged to the suspect, so he could also be facing animal cruelty charges.

“As a pet owner, dogs can’t fend for themselves, so it’s like, ‘Dang, did you really leave a dog there next to a fire?’ So, it’s definitely good someone found the dog.”

The dog had visible burns on the side of its mouth and also had plastic burns on its body.

According to News4Jax, a woman who lives near the house that went on fire, Tracy Russell, tended to the dog, along with two other women.

The news outlet also reveals that the dog has been taken to animal control to be taken care of.

First Coast News also reports that while their crew was at the scene, a man stopped by, claiming he maintains the property for the owner.

The man said the homeowner hasn’t lived their in a few years.

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RECALL ALERT: Gaines Pet Treats LLC Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treats Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

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Gaines Pet Treats LLC voluntarily recalls 204 pieces of 5-ounce bags of “Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips” dog treats on November 22 due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The Food And Drug Administration (FDA) reveals, “The potential for contamination was noted after a third party tested and identified contamination in a related, unreleased lot of the same product.”

The recalled Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips dog treats were distributed through online retailers and into several small independent pet retailers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Furthermore, they come in a 5-ounce bag marked on the back side with lot number 20061124 and an expiration date of 12/11/25.

The FDA also noted that this is the only lot number identified as potentially contaminated, and no other lots or products are affected by this recall.

Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled product.

The FDA also reports that Gaines Pet Treats “has made every effort possible to recover the potentially contaminated products.”

The FDA is urging consumers who have purchased the recalled product to stop using them. Consumers may also contact Gaines at Recall@GainesFamilyFarmstead.com for an immediate refund or replacement. 

When it comes to products possibly contaminated with Salmonella, the FDA always urges consumers to carefully and properly dispose the product where no other animals or humans can access it.

Additionally, consumers must also clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that the recalled product had contact with.

Animals who eat contaminated products can get infected with Salmonella. Meanwhile, humans who handled the products are at risk, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after contact with the product or any surface exposed to the products.

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Singer-Songwriter Billie Eilish Visits Animal Rescue Ahead Of Denver Concerts

Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish spent a day in an animal rescue ahead of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” shows in Denver.

Brighter Days Dog Rescue, a Boulder-based non-profit animal rescue, revealed the singer-songwriter’s surprise visit on Tuesday, November 20.

“Today our pups got to spend the day showered with love from Billie Eilish and her wonderful team,” the animal rescue wrote.

The animal rescue also shared that they all needed the surprise visit after a tough week of losing a dog and having another one hospitalized.

“It’s so great to see an artist with such a large platform use it for good and to help the animals and the world. Keep up the good work,” the animal rescue added.

During her visit, Eilish also met a rescued pony, named Samson, from the Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary.

“We had a beautiful afternoon with @billieeilish and her tour family, alongside @brighterdays_rescue and the world’s sweetest puppies and kittens, who were snuggled to their heart’s content by both a perfomer and a true animal advocate,” the Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary wrote in an Instagram post.

Eilish visited the animal rescue ahead of her “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” shows at the Ball Arena in Denver.

And her surprise visit was met with positive comments from online users and fans alike. One Facebook user wrote, “I love this woman. Thank you Billie! for using your platform and such a wonderful way.”

“That is awesome! Way to spread the word and the love for these animals,” another one wrote.

Bilie Eilish is a known vegan and animal advocate. She has always used her huge platform to speak out against animal cruelty.

She has spoken out against animal agriculture and has publicly supported political bills that benefitted animals, such as the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act.

For her advocacies, she was even named PETA’s Person Of The Year in 2021.