74-year-old died

“Luna” mourns her dead mistress after fire

After the terrible accident, the dog was totally overwhelmed(Bild: Tierparadies Schabenreith)

Unfortunately, her owner didn't make it out of her burning home in time. Dog "Luna", on the other hand, survived and is recovering from her emotional wounds at the animal shelter. After the accident, what she needs most is time and attention.

A cigarette is said to have been the cause of the terrible fire in a house in Thalheim near Wels, where a 74-year-old woman could only be rescued dead from the flames on Friday morning. The deceased is said to have been the owner of the building - her three-year-old dog "Luna" survived the accident physically unharmed.

The dog was scared
"We were notified by the police," says Georg Pold from the Linz Animal Ambulance. "When we arrived, the dog was in the garden, standing very close to one of the neighbors. She was completely overwhelmed by the situation and was scared," continues Pold.

Time to calm down
The animal rights activist slowly tried to approach "Luna". "Then she was allowed to sniff our car extensively. After around 40 minutes, the dog had calmed down enough for us to put her in the transport box."

Treats as a reward
Unfortunately, all the nearby animal shelters were full, so "Luna" was taken to Tierparadies Schabenreith in Steinbach am Ziehberg, around 40 kilometers away. "But I didn't drive the whole way, I stopped a few times to check on her. There were a few treats each time," explains Pold. The Samoyed dog is now recovering at the animal shelter and will soon be found a loving home.