Stock image of dog in a cage.Photo:GettyAn Atlanta-based animal rescue shelter said its “shaken” after 12 rescue dogs died on the way to an adoption event.In aFacebook postshared Monday,LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for rescue animals, announced with “great sadness” that a “tragedy” occurred while team members were transporting a group of rescue dogs to an out-of-state adoption event.‘We borrowed a trailer for the transport and the teams stopped frequently to check on the dogs along the way," the Georgia organization wrote on social media about the trip. Unfortunately, between checks, the air conditioning system in the dogs’ trailer failed, according to LifeLine Animal Project.“We are devastated to share that within an hour from the last check-in, the team discovered that the air conditioning unit failed. The temperature gauge for the trailer that was displayed in the cab remained around 72 to 65 degrees and did not indicate any issues,” the nonprofit wrote on Facebook.LifeLine Animal Project added that team members found 11 dogs dead after the air conditioning failure, and a twelfth dog died later at an emergency vet. Twenty-two dogs in the trailer survived the AC breakdown thanks to quick-thinking team members using the emergency supplies available in the vehicle.The organization shared thatSouthern Pines Animal Shelterfrom Hattiesburg, Mississippi, aided LifeLine team members with caring for the surviving dogs until the pets could be returned to Atlanta.“This tragic loss has shaken all of us to our core,” LifeLine Animal Project concluded their Facebook post. “We will be hosting a vigil this week for our staff and volunteers to grieve the painful loss of these 12 dogs. Though this was an unforeseen and devastating mechanical failure, the loss is unfathomable. In this dark hour, we wanted to let our community know about this tragedy and we ask that you please support the teams with your thoughts and kindness.“LifeLine Animal Project provided additional details about the heartbreaking situation in a statement to PEOPLE.“Some people have a hard time understanding how an accident like this could happen. Our team had been driving for about five hours. They had previously stopped three times to check in on the dogs. Each time they would make sure the dogs looked comfortable and that the trailer temperature was comfortable. About an hour after the last stop, our driver noticed that the temperature gauge in the cab was closer to 65 degrees and they worried it might be too cold. They stopped again and checked on the dogs and that’s when they discovered that the AC unit had failed completely during that last hour. The team quickly dove into action and was able to save 22 dogs,” the organization shared in its statement.“The trailer had been loaned to us from another organization who let us know that all their ‘vehicles are maintained.’ And that they ‘will be thoroughly diligent in the review and repair of the trailer.’ Our teams were en route to an adoption event out of state in the hopes of finding homes for these beloved dogs. This loss was catastrophic and we are deeply mourning them,” the statement concluded.Commenters to LifeLine Animal Project’s Facebook post expressed their condolences upon hearing the news, with one user writing: “Thank you all for doing the hardest work, even when it’s heartbreaking. You are incredible folks.“Another user commented: “This is an incredible and tragic loss, but rest firmly in the fact you were trying to make it better for all of them!““What a nightmare. I am so incredibly sorry to read this news. Prayers for those precious lives lost and for all of your staff members who love these animals unconditionally,” said another.According tothe nonprofit’s website, LifeLine Animal Project oversees animal shelters in Georgia’s Fulton and DeKalb counties. Its mission calls for the end of euthanasia of treatable and healthy animals in shelters.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We look at the root causes of animal homelessness and work with our community to provide accessible pet care,” the organization shared on its website. “Our goal is to keep people and pets together.”
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An Atlanta-based animal rescue shelter said its “shaken” after 12 rescue dogs died on the way to an adoption event.In aFacebook postshared Monday,LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for rescue animals, announced with “great sadness” that a “tragedy” occurred while team members were transporting a group of rescue dogs to an out-of-state adoption event.‘We borrowed a trailer for the transport and the teams stopped frequently to check on the dogs along the way,” the Georgia organization wrote on social media about the trip. Unfortunately, between checks, the air conditioning system in the dogs’ trailer failed, according to LifeLine Animal Project.“We are devastated to share that within an hour from the last check-in, the team discovered that the air conditioning unit failed. The temperature gauge for the trailer that was displayed in the cab remained around 72 to 65 degrees and did not indicate any issues,” the nonprofit wrote on Facebook.LifeLine Animal Project added that team members found 11 dogs dead after the air conditioning failure, and a twelfth dog died later at an emergency vet. Twenty-two dogs in the trailer survived the AC breakdown thanks to quick-thinking team members using the emergency supplies available in the vehicle.The organization shared thatSouthern Pines Animal Shelterfrom Hattiesburg, Mississippi, aided LifeLine team members with caring for the surviving dogs until the pets could be returned to Atlanta.“This tragic loss has shaken all of us to our core,” LifeLine Animal Project concluded their Facebook post. “We will be hosting a vigil this week for our staff and volunteers to grieve the painful loss of these 12 dogs. Though this was an unforeseen and devastating mechanical failure, the loss is unfathomable. In this dark hour, we wanted to let our community know about this tragedy and we ask that you please support the teams with your thoughts and kindness.“LifeLine Animal Project provided additional details about the heartbreaking situation in a statement to PEOPLE.“Some people have a hard time understanding how an accident like this could happen. Our team had been driving for about five hours. They had previously stopped three times to check in on the dogs. Each time they would make sure the dogs looked comfortable and that the trailer temperature was comfortable. About an hour after the last stop, our driver noticed that the temperature gauge in the cab was closer to 65 degrees and they worried it might be too cold. They stopped again and checked on the dogs and that’s when they discovered that the AC unit had failed completely during that last hour. The team quickly dove into action and was able to save 22 dogs,” the organization shared in its statement.“The trailer had been loaned to us from another organization who let us know that all their ‘vehicles are maintained.’ And that they ‘will be thoroughly diligent in the review and repair of the trailer.’ Our teams were en route to an adoption event out of state in the hopes of finding homes for these beloved dogs. This loss was catastrophic and we are deeply mourning them,” the statement concluded.Commenters to LifeLine Animal Project’s Facebook post expressed their condolences upon hearing the news, with one user writing: “Thank you all for doing the hardest work, even when it’s heartbreaking. You are incredible folks.“Another user commented: “This is an incredible and tragic loss, but rest firmly in the fact you were trying to make it better for all of them!““What a nightmare. I am so incredibly sorry to read this news. Prayers for those precious lives lost and for all of your staff members who love these animals unconditionally,” said another.According tothe nonprofit’s website, LifeLine Animal Project oversees animal shelters in Georgia’s Fulton and DeKalb counties. Its mission calls for the end of euthanasia of treatable and healthy animals in shelters.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We look at the root causes of animal homelessness and work with our community to provide accessible pet care,” the organization shared on its website. “Our goal is to keep people and pets together.”
An Atlanta-based animal rescue shelter said its “shaken” after 12 rescue dogs died on the way to an adoption event.
In aFacebook postshared Monday,LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for rescue animals, announced with “great sadness” that a “tragedy” occurred while team members were transporting a group of rescue dogs to an out-of-state adoption event.
‘We borrowed a trailer for the transport and the teams stopped frequently to check on the dogs along the way,” the Georgia organization wrote on social media about the trip. Unfortunately, between checks, the air conditioning system in the dogs’ trailer failed, according to LifeLine Animal Project.
“We are devastated to share that within an hour from the last check-in, the team discovered that the air conditioning unit failed. The temperature gauge for the trailer that was displayed in the cab remained around 72 to 65 degrees and did not indicate any issues,” the nonprofit wrote on Facebook.
LifeLine Animal Project added that team members found 11 dogs dead after the air conditioning failure, and a twelfth dog died later at an emergency vet. Twenty-two dogs in the trailer survived the AC breakdown thanks to quick-thinking team members using the emergency supplies available in the vehicle.
The organization shared thatSouthern Pines Animal Shelterfrom Hattiesburg, Mississippi, aided LifeLine team members with caring for the surviving dogs until the pets could be returned to Atlanta.
“This tragic loss has shaken all of us to our core,” LifeLine Animal Project concluded their Facebook post. “We will be hosting a vigil this week for our staff and volunteers to grieve the painful loss of these 12 dogs. Though this was an unforeseen and devastating mechanical failure, the loss is unfathomable. In this dark hour, we wanted to let our community know about this tragedy and we ask that you please support the teams with your thoughts and kindness.”
LifeLine Animal Project provided additional details about the heartbreaking situation in a statement to PEOPLE.
“Some people have a hard time understanding how an accident like this could happen. Our team had been driving for about five hours. They had previously stopped three times to check in on the dogs. Each time they would make sure the dogs looked comfortable and that the trailer temperature was comfortable. About an hour after the last stop, our driver noticed that the temperature gauge in the cab was closer to 65 degrees and they worried it might be too cold. They stopped again and checked on the dogs and that’s when they discovered that the AC unit had failed completely during that last hour. The team quickly dove into action and was able to save 22 dogs,” the organization shared in its statement.
“The trailer had been loaned to us from another organization who let us know that all their ‘vehicles are maintained.’ And that they ‘will be thoroughly diligent in the review and repair of the trailer.’ Our teams were en route to an adoption event out of state in the hopes of finding homes for these beloved dogs. This loss was catastrophic and we are deeply mourning them,” the statement concluded.
Commenters to LifeLine Animal Project’s Facebook post expressed their condolences upon hearing the news, with one user writing: “Thank you all for doing the hardest work, even when it’s heartbreaking. You are incredible folks.”
Another user commented: “This is an incredible and tragic loss, but rest firmly in the fact you were trying to make it better for all of them!”
“What a nightmare. I am so incredibly sorry to read this news. Prayers for those precious lives lost and for all of your staff members who love these animals unconditionally,” said another.
According tothe nonprofit’s website, LifeLine Animal Project oversees animal shelters in Georgia’s Fulton and DeKalb counties. Its mission calls for the end of euthanasia of treatable and healthy animals in shelters.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“We look at the root causes of animal homelessness and work with our community to provide accessible pet care,” the organization shared on its website. “Our goal is to keep people and pets together.”
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