ARGYLE, N.Y. (WTEN) – Families in Upstate New York are grieving this week after finding out their dogs died while in the care of a boarding facility in Argyle.

A total of 21 dogs died at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility this weekend, the Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed. One surviving dog was taken to a local animal clinic for care.

“He was such a good boy, he was only eight months old," Leah Brown told Nexstar's WTEN of her dog Rex, fighting back tears. "We’re going through a tough time. It’s like losing a child."

Leah and Robert Brown had brought their dog Rex to Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility on Saturday morning, ahead of a weekend trip to New Hampshire. But they didn't get to enjoy their vacation for very long.

The Browns said they received a call from t

See Full Page