Wildfire Emergency Help for Lost, Injured Pets is in Place, and You Can Help
A Big Thank You
I want to thank everyone in our community for the huge outpouring of support we’ve received in response to the Eaton Fire. We continue to welcome in all animals from the Eaton fire that need our assistance.
Collaboration and Emergency Response
In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control under the County’s request for mutual aid, we’ve been sending strike teams into the evacuation areas to help rescue and care for animals left behind. We’ve been joined with emergency response teams from across the state and country, including ASPCA, American Humane, San Diego Humane Society, North Valley Animal Disaster Group, and Kern County Animal Services.
Treating Burned and Injured Animals
Emergency responders are bringing animals in need of medical attention to the Intensive Care Unit at Pasadena Humane for triage and treatment by either Pasadena Humane veterinarians or other veterinary and wildlife partners. We have seen a significant number of burned and injured animals. These animals are suffering from smoke inhalation, singed paws, burns, dehydration, and more. We have been treating each animal based on their needs, providing fluids, oxygen, pain medications, and wound care.
Reuniting Animals with Their Families
To date, we’ve reunited more than 240 pets with their families at our shelter. This includes surrendered pets whose families have been forced to evacuate and stray animals who need our help more than ever. In collaboration with our rescue partners, nearly 380 lost and left behind pets have been reunited with their families in the community without having to come into the shelter.
Support and Resources
The staff and volunteers at Pasadena Humane have shown extraordinary strength and compassion, doing everything possible to care for the nearly 775 animals we’ve taken into our shelter since the start of the Eaton fire. We are grateful for the outpouring of kindness that has touched our hearts in ways words can’t fully express.
Conclusion
We know that many families are now without homes to return to, leaving many pets displaced as a result. At this time, we are offering emergency boarding for these pets and will continue to do so as needed. We remain committed to providing comfort, medical care, shelter, and support for as long as needed while families begin to rebuild their lives.
FAQs
* How can I help?
+ Donate to support our efforts at give.pasadenahumane.org/fire
+ Volunteer with our team
+ Spread the word about the importance of providing support to affected animals and their families
* How can I report an animal in need of help?
+ Contact us through our Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Emergency hotline: 626-577-3752
* Is it safe to enter the restricted areas to help animals?
+ No, for safety reasons, we encourage everyone who is not authorized to be in the restricted areas to stay out. Your concern for the animals is deeply appreciated, but please allow our trained professionals to continue their work to rescue and care for the animals who need it most.
