A photo of Ladybug, one of only two dogs that managed to escape the fire. Image courtesy of Taylor Slovak.
Friends of Mindy Davis have started a fundraising page after the Old East Dallas resident’s house caught on fire killing four of her dogs.
Davis had been out celebrating her roommate’s birthday when the fire happened.
Faulty wiring in a lamp caused the fire on Oct. 28 and left severe damage to Davis’ home. Only two dogs were able to escape: Davis’ dog Ladybug and a dog they had been watching.
According to Taylor Slovak, a family friend who is heading up the fundraising, Ladybug jumped through a window to escape and had been missing for several hours before being found, lost, then finally found again.
Image courtesy of Ross Sheridan.
The author of the page, Fight Fire With Love: Support Mindy Davis, noted it is believed almost everything Davis, her roommate and her soon-to-be roommate, Ross Sheridan, owned is a complete loss.  A goal of $10,000 is currently set with more than $5,000 raised so far.
However, Slovak notes they have already had to start using this money to cover damage costs and essential needs. She adds they may try to set a higher fundraising goal to stay on top of those continued costs.
“We have such a beautiful community. It’s been such a hard year for the Davis family,” explained Slovak. “My heart just breaks for them. This family has been through so much.”
To receive updates or donate money visit the YouCaring website.
