Bedford Heights pet daycare closed after vehicle runs into building
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A local dog day care center is closed until further notice following a significant crash into its building this weekend, according to the Bedford Heights Fire Department.
A vehicle reportedly went off the side of the road on I-480 West, hit a pole, crashed into Camp Bow Wow on Aurora Road and then burst into flames, firefighters said.
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One dog inside the day care was killed, according to Bedford Heights Fire Chief Ken Levford. There were nearly 50 boarded dogs inside the building at the time, which were rescued, Levford said.
“Amazingly, the driver was rescued and not injured,” firefighters said in a Facebook post Sunday evening.
Photos appearing on the fire department Facebook page show the vehicle rammed through the brick wall on its side, causing significant damage. As of Sunday afternoon, the wall is all boarded up.
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Boarders are being moved to the Highland Heights location, according to the business’ website.
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