A Madison mother and her four children are looking for a new place to live and replacing basic belongings after a fire tore through their Burdette Court home Friday evening. The Madison Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Burdette Court shortly before 6:45 p.m., after callers reported a garage engulfed in flames. Firefighters said everyone inside escaped. Seven people and four pets were displaced, according to the department. The cause remains under investigation. Breana Mitchell-Johnson said she had just returned from work and was preparing dinner when she heard shouting. Her children had taken the family’s dogs outside, and she saw smoke coming from the garage. She went back into the home to look for a fire extinguisher, but couldn’t find one, then focused on getting the dogs to safety. The family’s two dogs made it out, but their cat, Macy Gray, did not. “I didn’t have time to go get Macy,” Mitchell-Johnson said. “I really just wish I could have got her.” Mitchell-Johnson said nearly nothing inside the home could be salvaged. The fire destroyed recently purchased school clothes and shoes, household goods and keepsakes, including some of the last items her children had to remember their father, who died last year. “It is crazy to have to start from complete scratch,” she said. “Like when I say we were not able to walk out with a sock.” Friends, relatives, the children’s schools and other community members have offered help. Sarah Karlson, who works with youth and community programs at Rooted’s Southside Badger Rock location, set up a fundraiser with a $20,000 goal. The money is intended to help cover temporary and permanent housing, clothing, food, transportation, school supplies and other essentials, as well as Macy’s cremation. Badger Rock is also collecting donations. Mitchell-Johnson said she is adjusting to accepting help while trying to reassure her children and work out what comes next. “When you’re at the bottom, when you reach rock bottom, the only way to go is up,” she said.