Dogs 'Just Fabulous' After Getting Power Back

An employee at said Friday its power was restored at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, four days after it was knocked out in the devastating derecho storm that struck Maryland on June 29.

The employee said the approximately 200 dogs being cared for at the facility are "just fabulous."

About 15 employees and 200 dogs . Because their phones were knocked out, they said they were unable to notify owners, many of whom were on vacation, of the situation.

Tell us in comments: Did the pet care facility handle the situation appropriately?

The conditions at the facility caused some Patch commenters to raise concern, but others commended the previous service they received from Preston.

"Hard to believe they would not be notifying owners," wrote "Colliemom." "I know land lines in the neighborhood are not working, but cell phones are. They should be pulling some generator set ups to blow fans over ice, etc. Inhumane to leave pets in that condition..."

"Picked up my dog Tuesday morning from Preston," wrote "Michael." "[I'm a] longtime customer, and will continue to be. Look people, they were hit pretty bad by that storm as evidenced by the army of BGE crew on site when I was there. The staff was clearly doing everything they could to keep the dogs healthy, hydrated, and happy. It was a tough situation for them, let's bear* that in mind before we start ripping them."

*Changed back to correct use of "bear that in mind"

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