In Pueblo, Colorado, a van carrying rescue dogs from Houston to several Colorado shelters was involved in a deadly crash early Friday morning. The driver of the van, Charles Roberts, 59, was killed; his son Jared who had been sharing the driving survived the crash. The van had been transporting dogs from Houston’s BARC – a trip volunteers made once a week to save countless lives of stray and unwanted dogs.
According to Channel 9 News, Jeff Richey, the owner of Farfel’s Farm and Rescue in Boulder, the dogs are transported and cared for by Rescue Pets Movement. Five vans bring 150 dogs to Colorado every Friday. A nine-pound Schnauzer Yorkie, heading to Richey’s rescue is still missing.
The Pikes Peak Humane Society is currently caring for 23 of the 26 dogs believed to have been in the van when the deadly crash occurred. A few of the dogs have been treated for minor injuries. Three dogs are still missing. Colorado State Patrol tweeted out a picture of the missing dogs. If found, please call 719-544-3005.
According to the Facebook page of Rescued Pets Movement, a GoFundMe page has been set up for Charles Roberts. The group also updated their supporters as to the terrible tragedy:
“… At this time, we do not know how the accident occurred. To say we are grief stricken is an understatement. We are doing our best to determine what happened and how we can help the family. We hope to set up a gofundme page for the family to help them with their terrible loss. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Concerning the dogs, three got loose during the accident, and we have contacted the fosters of those dogs. The rest of the dogs are all safe and unharmed. Our friends in Colorado jumped when they got the call and are helping us search for the dogs. Pike’s Peak Humane Society has been instrumental in caring for the dogs and helping us in this time of crisis.”
(Photo of rescue dogs involved in deadly crash via Twitter)
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Such sad news… Prayers to the family and I hope the missing pups are found soon and safe….
Praying for the family of Charles Roberts! Such a wonderful person, such a loss!
Jared so sorry for your tragic loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Hope the 3 dogs are found.
OMG, I just drove a transport this morning. Luckily we had great weather, but I’ve driven in snow, ice, and torrential rain and have had some close calls. Prayers to the family of Charles and Jared Roberts, and more for the dogs involved in the accident – especially those who are still missing.
Prayers for the lost dogs and also the
People who were transporting to safety are there search and rescue for the 3 missing animals For the kind person that lost their life there is a place in heaven for you R I P????
I hope and pray they are going to be fine It is to bad about you loss
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