Owner of Fur Cottage Kennels and Cattery in Kirkham issues sad update after fire

The owner of a dog boarding business in Kirkham that was forced to shut after an overnight fire has provided a sad update.

Fur Cottage Kennels and Cattery on Fleetwood Old Road caught fire overnight on Thursday around 1.30am.

Kind-hearted members of the public rallied together to help.

Owner Danielle Hoy said “We are absolutely devastated and very lucky that we all got out ther alive. It started in our nine-year-old’s bedroom then down to the kitchen.”

Providing a fresh update and thanking members of the public she said: “I wanted to give you all an update on how we all are over here.

“I honestly cannot believe how much love and support we have had from you all. Hundreds of messages, so many of you dropping by to drop supplies off, we are simply overwhelmed.

“As tears stream down my face I’m eternally grateful to still have us all together and that it’s just a home that needs fixing. But the terror we faced even as a police officer of 16 years dealing with so many unimaginable sights last night was horrendous.

“Thank you to all my customers and friends who have shown us such love.

“A huge thank you to other kennels and cattery’s who have also offered up any availability in case I needed to evacuate the kennels. You have no idea what that means.”

She added that repairs could take anywhere up to a year.

She said: “Tonight myself and Danielle are sleeping in a motorhome in the carpark of the kennels and the house is secure but inhabitable.

“I have managed to get the power back on in the kennels and the water thanks to Souri Crooks who came to our rescue.

“Life is going to be incredibly difficult for my family and the repairs could take anything up to a year.

“I will be keeping everything as normal going forward kennels and cattery wise now that everything is back on. An incredibly hard day for us Hoy-Durants.

“Hayley, Danielle, Sophie, Darcie, Bentley, Oreo, Digit, Maverick and Scar and Ronnie

“We are all still here to tell the tale.”

Lancashire Fire and Rescue statement

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 01:34, three fire engines from Blackpool, Wesham and South Shore attended a building fire on Fleetwood Old Road, Greenhalgh with Thistleton.

“Firefighters used six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and chimney rods to extinguish the fire.”

Crews were in attendance for around two hours and 20 minutes.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but its not being treated as suspicious.