Overview

• The transport van from Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue went up in flames on Interstate 270 in Madison County late on June 20.
• Seven of the 11 dogs onboard—Pancho, Piglet, Penny, Clover, Stetson, Lancelot and Presto—did not survive the fire.
• Drivers and bystanders pulled four dogs to safety, three of which have since been delivered to their adoptive families.
• Guapo, the severely burned survivor, is receiving treatment at Belle’s Buds Rescue and has been welcomed by Jordan Antonovich’s family.
• Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue, which has moved over 1,000 dogs since 2020, has received widespread community support as the Illinois State Police investigation continues.