The search continues for the black and white pet.
A cat remains missing nearly three days after an attached home exploded in Phillipsburg.
The Lehigh Valley fundraising charity Because of a Dog on Tuesday morning released a photo of the animal sent late Monday night to the organization. The cat's name is Milo, the charity's president said. The organization doesn't have any other information about the cat.
A friend of Milo's owner said the cat is 11/2. Milo lived at 74 Filmore -- the home attached to the one that exploded -- with a woman and three children, the friend said by email. Milo was wearing a pink collar, the friend said.
"Everybody is still looking," she said.
Have you seen Milo after the June 4. 2016, house explosion in Phillipsburg? (Courtesy photo | For The Express-Times) If the cat is found and if the charity is asked, Because of a Dog will raise money for the cat's medical care and recovery, charity founder and President Selena Anstead said Tuesday morning in a Facebook message.
The fundraising effort for Lucky the dog -- which was a service animal for Clay Metzger, 37, who was severely injured when the blast ripped through his upstairs apartment on Saturday afternoon at 76 Filmore St. -- was cut off at midnight at $7,765, plus $20 donated outside the fundraiser, Anstead said.
The money will be used for the dog's medical care, recovery and items to send with her when she is released from Harmony Animal Hospital, Anstead said.
"We plan on using proceeds from Lucky's fundraiser, after all of Lucky's needs are met ... to help Lucky and her owner, Clay Metzger, with security deposit and rent for a new home," Anstead said.
Metzger on Monday was in critical condition at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township. Metzger has burns over 50 percent of his body, Phillipsburg's mayor said.
The dog's recovery is progressing, Anstead said.
From rubble of explosion, 'Lucky' the dog survives
"I have spoken with a vet tech at Harmony Animal Hospital this morning and Lucky had a good night, ate well, and had her wounds cleaned and medicated again along with a bandage change," said Anstead, of Bethlehem Township in Northampton County. "She is in good spirits and progressing nicely. "
A group called Fur Angels Blessing Blanketeers is making blessing/prayer blankets for Lucky and Metzger, Anstead said.
A Facebook page is being set up so people can keep up with Lucky's recovery, Alstead said.
"The outpouring of love and compassion from communities for Lucky and her owner has been astounding," Anstead said. "We thank everyone who has shared, donated, prayed, and offered well wishes for Lucky and Mr. Metzger. We extend a thank you to Harmony Animal Hospital, Dr. Epple, and the staff for the excellent care they are providing for Lucky."
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