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A devastating fire at Lily's Play and Stay in Belton on Monday morning left one dog dead and 17 others were rescued from the smoke and flames.

The community is rallying to help the beloved pet care business get back on its feet. KSHB 41's Cass County reporter Ryan Gamboa first met Amy Klein, the owner of the business, in June.

Gidget, a 17-year-old dog who often stayed at the downtown Belton doggy spa, daycare, and boarding facility, died from smoke inhalation injuries after being taken to the vet.

"It sucks, there's no other way that I can put it," Klein said. "I have cried so much with that family. I have cried so much over Gidget. It's just something that is unimaginable."

Klein described the conversation with Gidget's owners as devastating. She expl

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