Parish, N.Y - An Oswego County couple who is facing animal cruelty charges are now homeless after a fire.
Christina LaValley and John Paul Barton were charged after their dogs were found with porcupine quills covering their bodies keeping them from eating or drinking.
Fire officials say one of the residents started a fire in a wood stove and a faulty chimney lead to the garage catching fire which spread to the house. Both were home at the time.
The house is a total loss.
No one was injured .
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