Seven dogs burned alive in Caerphilly kennell arson attack

2022-07-20

Arsonists burn seven dogs to death in ‘absolutely horrendous’ petrol attack on family kennels

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The arsonists struck the kennels owned by Emma Frowen in Rhymney, Caerphilly
Ms Frowen said her two sons had tried to save the dogs but it was too dangerous
Six of the dogs died inside the kennel, a seventh escaped but had to be put down
She said she could hear the dogs as the fire brigade arrived before it went silent

Seven dogs were burned alive after being covered in petrol in a brutal arson attack on a family kennels.

Emma Frowen, 42, saw flames after she was woken up in the night by her dogs barking.

Ms Frowen said the animals – two French bull dogs, a pregnant cocker spaniel, a bull cross and three bull greyhounds – were doused in petrol before being set alight.

The mother-of-three said: ‘We could see all the sheds where all the dogs were, flames as high as the house – and everything up in flames.’

The attack took place on Sunday, July 17 at a kennels in Rhymney, Caerphilly

Six of the dogs died in the fire. One survived with more than 80 degree burns and had to be put down by a vet

Emma Frowen, 42, said her family has been devastated by the fire which claimed the lives of the seven dogs

Ms Frowen said her eldest son tried to battle his way into the burning kennels to save the dogs but was unsuccessful

The dogs – some who belonged to friends – were being held at the kennels at an allotment close to the family’s home in Rhymney, Caerphilly.

When they arrived at the scene neighbours had called the fire brigade and their was a desperate bid to save the pups.

She said: ‘My son tried kicking the doors open, trying to rip them open, but he was burning his hands.’

Ms Frowen’s other son also attempted to run in and help but burned his hands.

She said: ‘The fire brigade came and you could still hear the dogs screaming and yapping and then all of a sudden you couldn’t hear anything. They were all dead.’

Investigators believe the blaze was started as an arson attack.

Mr Frowen said: ‘We weren’t allowed in there because the roof had collapsed. We weren’t allowed to touch the dogs until forensics came.’

She was later given sheets and blankets to carry the burned bodies out of the ruined kennels.

Police and fire investigators have been at the scene in an effort to determine what happened

Ms Frowen said it was a ‘sick, vile attack’ adding, ‘it was horrendous, absolutely horrendous. My children are all heartbroken. We just haven’t got any words’

One dog managed to escape during the kennels but was later found with 80 per cent burns and needed to be put down.

Ms Frowen said it was a ‘sick, vile attack’ adding, ‘it was horrendous, absolutely horrendous. My children are all heartbroken. We just haven’t got any words.

‘The police were crying as well – the lady sergeant. Everyone was just sobbing down there because they had never seen anything like it. For someone to come and do that they need locking up because they are absolutely twisted and sick in the head. There is something seriously wrong with people like that.

‘We just want them caught and put in prison and punished for what they’ve done. Until they are locked up and behind bars we don’t feel safe.

‘To be honest I don’t feel safe in my own house at the moment. Could they come and do it here? They’re just animals – absolute animals, those people.’

A spokesman for RSPCA Cymru said: ‘We are very sad to hear about this upsetting incident and would urge anyone with information to contact Gwent Police

A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘ At approximately 2.06am on Sunday, July 17, we received reports of a fire in Rhymney. Crews from Tredegar and Rhymney station attended the scene and extinguished the fire using specialist equipment.

‘The incident concluded at approximately 4.44am. Following a joint fire investigation at the incident with Gwent Police the cause of the fire has been concluded as deliberate.’

A Gwent Police spokesman said: ‘We received a report of a fire in Brynhyfryd, Rhymney, at around 2.10am on Sunday, July 17. A section of land, including outbuildings, was set alight and officers from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that the fire was deliberately started.’

A spokesman for RSPCA Cymru said: ‘We are very sad to hear about this upsetting incident and would urge anyone with information to contact Gwent Police. Our thoughts are with the owners of these poor dogs during this distressing time.’

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