Overview

• On June 20, a van from Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue carrying 11 dogs caught fire on I-270 in Madison County, Illinois, killing seven of the animals.
• Four dogs were rescued and reunited with their adoptive families, and the fifth survivor, Guapo, is receiving treatment for severe burns at Belle’s Buds Rescue in Brookshire, Texas.
• Authorities have not yet determined what sparked the blaze and the Illinois State Police have launched an official inquiry into its origin.
• Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue has transported over 1,000 dogs from Texas high-kill shelters to adoptive homes in New York since 2020.
• Houston-area donors and volunteers have organized fundraisers and support efforts to assist the nonprofit and cover medical costs for the injured dog.