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$23K+ Raised For York County Family After Cats Spark Devastating House Fire

Over $23,000 has poured in for a York County family left homeless after a fire—started by a heater for stray cats—destroyed their home and claimed some of their beloved pets.

The scene of the lOwer Windsor Township house fire caused by cats and a space heater. 

The scene of the lOwer Windsor Township house fire caused by cats and a space heater. 

Photo Credit: Greater York Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2377
The scene of the fire caused by feral cats and a space heater. 

The scene of the fire caused by feral cats and a space heater. 

Photo Credit: Greater York Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2377
The scene of the fire in Lower Windsor Township. 

The scene of the fire in Lower Windsor Township. 

Photo Credit: Greater York Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2377
The scene of the fire caused by cats. 

The scene of the fire caused by cats. 

Photo Credit: Greater York Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2377
The aftermath of the house fire caused by cats and a space heater. 

The aftermath of the house fire caused by cats and a space heater. 

Photo Credit: Hellam Fire Company

Kelly Snyder, her husband Mike, and their daughter Julia were left with nothing after a blaze ripped through their home on Larkin Drive in Red Lion, Tuesday, Dec. 3. While seven cats were rescued by firefighters, two were tragically lost, and others are still unaccounted for.

The family’s cousin, John McCarty, launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised over $23,000 in donations from friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers eager to help the Snyders recover.

The fire, which began with a heater used to keep feral cats warm, left the family scrambling to care for their surviving pets, including two elderly cats who needed emergency vet treatment.

In a heartfelt update shared through the fundraiser, Kelly thanked the community for their generosity:

“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I are... Knowing there are people in the world like all of you makes the road ahead less dark.”

Kelly, known for hosting family holiday parties, has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness during this tragedy. The funds raised will help the family rebuild their lives and pay for veterinary bills and other immediate needs.

Click here to donate. 

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