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Arsenault, 65, was killed along with more than 100 cats when a fire mysteriously started at the sanctuary Monday morning, which a source close to the investigation said police are probing as an arson ...
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Rescue volunteers say it will take at least two weeks to capture and move about 200 cats from the site of the Happy Cat Sanctuary that burned down in Medford, as well as from the surrounding neighborh...

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Officials say Happy Cat Sanctuary fire on Long Island not considered suspicious
There's an official finding in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
Owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary who died in suspicious fire devoted his life to saving animals: ‘A humanitarian and a great person’
Neighbors of a Long Island cat sanctuary that burned in a suspicious fire tearfully remembered its owner, Chris Arsenault, who died trying to rescue his beloved felines from the blaze.
Veterinarians treating 100+ cats injured, displaced by fire at animal sanctuary on Long Island
On Wednesday afternoon, volunteers continued the work that the cat sanctuary owner started -- coming together to rescue the cats that were injured and displaced by the flames.
Happy Cat Sanctuary rescue efforts after deadly Medford fire to take up to 2 weeks, volunteers say
Rescue volunteers say it will take at least two weeks to capture and move about 200 cats from the site of the Happy Cat Sanctuary that burned down in Medford, as well as from the surrounding neighborhood.
Fire kills cat sanctuary founder and more than 100 rescued felines
A fire burned down a cat shelter in suburban New York, killing its founder and more than 100 of the felines he rescued and sparking a rescue operation for dozens of cats still roaming the destroyed property.
Sanctuary Founder Dies Trying to Save Cats From Fire
Tragedy struck an animal rescue organization in Long Island, New York this week, as a fire tore through a private residence that housed the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Suffolk County. The blaze killed Christopher Arsenault,
Up to 100 cats feared dead after Long Island sanctuary fire kills homeowner
A fire at a Long Island cat sanctuary claimed the life of its owner and several cats, now members of the community are rallying to rescue the feline survivors.
Animal sanctuary owner, at least 100 cats killed in suspicious Long Island fire: ‘It’s a horrible situation’
The Suffolk SPCA and other rescue groups were on-site following the Monday fire to help get the remaining cats to safety.
Long Island cat sanctuary destroyed, owner killed in fire
A fire at a decades-old neighborhood cat sanctuary in Medford killed the beloved owner and dozens of the animals. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Fire Kills a New York Cat Sanctuary Founder and More Than 100 Rescued Felines
Authorities say a fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and more than 100 of the felines he rescued
Long Island Animal Rescuer Tragically Passes While Saving Hundreds of Shelter Cats From Burning Building
A terrible tragedy unfolded yesterday in Medford on LongIsland, when fire broke out early in the morning at Happy Cat Sanctuary. By the time the blaze was extinguished, over a hundred cats were lost, as well as the owner of the sanctuary, Chris Arsenault.
The bird flu and cats on Long Island: What to know about the risk
Bird flu in cats typically causes severe neurological symptoms, including blindness and seizures, along with breathing issues and heavy discharge from the nose and eyes, often resulting in death, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Man, ‘numerous’ cats killed in fire at Long Island animal sanctuary
A man and “numerous” cats were killed Monday morning in a fire at a Long Island animal sanctuary. The fire occurred around 7 a.m. in Medford, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Christopher Arsenault, 65, was found dead in the destroyed home after firefighters were able to get the flames under control, officials said.
Fundraiser set up after fire ruins NY cat sanctuary: ‘Devastated and distraught’
The video above aired in a previous newscast. LONG ISLAND (PIX11)— After tragedy struck a local cat sanctuary on Long Island Monday morning, a GoFundMe has been launched to
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