Volunteers work tirelessly to reunite pets with their owners

The Fire Services Department says three more cats and a turtle have been rescued from the blaze this afternoon.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or SPCA, reported a total of 243 affected animals, with 92 taken out from the fire site, including both survivors and deceased ones.

Several volunteering groups remain on-site to help treat, and reunite the remaining displaced pets with their owners as soon as possible.

The merciless blaze not only trapped humans, but also vulnerable little creatures.

But dozens of volunteers are here to help.

Bon Chan, founder of the Turtles Inn, is going to return this little one to its owner.

He says he has received more than 20 rescued turtles, most of them are kept in a container.

He will assess the turtle's health status, by checking their reaction and movement, as well as the colour of their eyes.

For unclaimed turtles, he will disinfect them and clean their habitats, as the water may be contaminated with their waste over a few days.

Meanwhile, a sign-up station has been set up near Kwong Lai House in Kwong Fuk Estate, where many families are desperate for news of their beloved pets.

Mr. Fung came to wait for miracle -- hoping to be reunited with his adopted cat that he has owned for 14 years.

Corey Lau is among the helpers who have come here every day since the fire broke out, he says it was heartbreaking to receive inquiries from the anxious residents, citing some sent him home camera footage that shows pets engulfed in fire.

As rescue work is underway, he urges pet owners from Wang Chi Court to contact them as soon as possible.

The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance has stated that the supplies are sufficient and expressed gratitude to the medical staff, veterinarians, and volunteers from all walks of life for their generosity.