A young family is reeling after their there house, that had only been lived in for three months, caught fire on Simon Fraser Avenue Monday.
26-year-old Brayden was out at work, and 24-year-old Elena Tobin was Christmas shopping when the fire broke, with their neighbours noticing smoke and calling Brayden.
Elena said they had lost all of their belongings in the fire and their two pets, one being their dog Maria.
“She was my best friend for eight years. What we had together was once in a life time. Everyday I wake up hoping that she’s going to be there, that I’m going to hear her little footsteps, but there’s nothing.”
Brayden added that their cat Lillith was also lost to the fire.
“Our baby cat, we liked to call her pretty kitty, she was one of the most gorgeous cats I’ve ever seen. She acted like a puppy dog that one. She would follow me around, sit on my lap. I don’t think I’ll ever get that again.”
Brayden said they’re working with a few restoration companies, and are staying in a hotel for the time being, and will be with family over the holidays.
A Go Fund Me was set up by Elena for people to donate.
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