Authorities say a fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and at least 59 of the felines he rescued.

An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats have died in a fire on Long Island, according to officials. The flames broke out at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Monday at Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford,

A tight-knit community in Long Island, New York, is grieving after tragedy struck a beloved animal rescue. The cat sanctuary owner passes away in fire after attempting to save cats, and the heartbreaking incident has left animal lovers across the country shaken.