Pennsylvania Kennel Accident

In a freak accident at Pazzazz Pet Boarding kennel, Martha Stewart’s chow puppy, Genghis Khan, was killed on Friday, March 06, 2009. Genghis Khan was one of 17 killed in the accidental propane explosion. Fifteen died instantly and 2 more died over the weekend. The kennel, which is located in eastern PA, breeds and trains show dogs. Genghis Khan was the grandson of Martha’s previous chow, Paw Paw, which passed away in April 2008 at age 12. She adopted him in Dec. 2008 when he was 7 weeks old.

Officials are not sure of the exact cause of the explosion yet think that static electricity or a spark could have ignited the blaze. The propane exploded during a delivery which set the pens on fire and injured the driver, Timothy Kleinhagen. He was badly burned and is listed in critical condition.

Martha stated on her blog that she is deeply saddened by the death of Genghis Khan and that her heart goes out to Karen Tracy (one of the co-owners) and she hopes for a speedy recovery for those (both pets and humans) injured in this terrible event.