In the early morning hours of April 1, 2025, a devastating blaze engulfed the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, Long Island, New York, claiming the life of its 65-year-old founder, Christopher Arsenault, and dozens of cats he had dedicated his life to protecting. The fire, reported around 7:15 a.m. on Dourland Road, spread rapidly through the property before firefighters brought it under control by 8:35 a.m. The Ultimate Sacrifice According to the eyewitnesses, Arsenault displayed extraordinary courage despite the growing inferno, in his final moments. He repeatedly ran in and out of the burning structure to rescue his beloved felines. … Continue reading Happy Cat Sanctuary Fire Kills Founder and Over 100 Cats in Medford