Sheila, so glad everyone was ok, and thank GOD for that couple! I lost my home to a fire in 2004. Everything. gone. Including 3 cats. I WISH that someone had noticed. We were not home at the time, and the cats succumbed to the smoke.
Most of my neighbors just stood around and didn't offer any kind of comfort, as we cried and wailed in anguish. It was awful, very voyeuristic (I am sure they just didn't know what to SAY...but God, say something). I still have not forgotten that.
I am so glad that your dogs were safe! (and of course, your family!)
So glad to