Resources for Pet Owners Affected by the 2025 California Wildfire

The recent California wildfires have brought immense devastation and heartache to the affected communities. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these fires, especially those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

During these challenging times, it's crucial to remember the safety of both humans and animals. If you are facing evacuation, prioritize the safety of yourself and your pets.

Here are some important things to know.

What to Do if You Need to Evacuate with Your Pet

• Assemble a Pet Emergency Kit. This kit should include the following:
  • Food,
  • Water,
  • Medications,
  • Leashes/harnesses,
  • Carriers,
  • ID tags,
  • Vaccination records and other important medical documents.
  • Consider including familiar bedding, toys, and treats to provide comfort.
• Plan your escape route and identify pet-friendly shelters in your area.
• Make sure you know the location of the nearest veterinary clinic and animal hospital.
• Ideally, you already had your pet microchipped. Microchipping is crucial for reunification if you become separated from your pet during the evacuation. Don’t forget to register your pet's microchip with a reputable pet recovery service.
• During an evacuation, keep pets on leashes or in carriers.
• Never leave pets unattended in vehicles.
• Follow evacuation orders promptly. Do not delay your departure.
• Prioritize the safety of yourself and your pets.

Places that Can Take in Animals

• Google Docs Open List: This Google document provides a list of local areas that are providing shelter to large animals, animal boarding, and detailed information.
• LA Home to Home (Facebook Group): This community group connects pet owners displaced by the fires with potential fosters to keep their pets safe.
• Hotel Options:
  • Kimptons: Allow more than one pet, no extra fees, or weight limits.
  • W Hotels: Allow more than one pet at a pet deposit and $50 per day per pet.
  • Palisociety and Line Hotels: Allow one pet at a fee and weight limits.
• Los Angeles Equestrian Center: Can shelter large animals.
• Milo's Sanctuary: Offers space  for large and small animals, RVs, campers, and tents. Contact Michelle, the president of Milo's Sanctuary, at michele@milossanctuary.org
• One Dane at a Time: A non-profit organization offering to take in any animals.
• Santé D'Or Rescue: Can take in cats to place in foster care for displaced families. Contact: info.santedor@gmail.com
• Four Paws One Tail: A pet hotel offering to host and care for 20 more pets for free. Located at 8424 Haskell Ave, North Hills, CA 91343.
• Dogtopia in East Pasadena: Offering emergency dog care for families who have been displaced, evacuated, or lost their homes. Located at 3410 E Foothill Blvd.
• Leo's Animal Rescue (Kern County): Can take in some animals (about two-and-half hours away from Los Angeles).
• Brittany Cole Bush: Offering to help haul horses and livestock to evacuate any of the fires in Los Angeles. Contact her via Instagram DM.
• Annie Harvilicz: Offering temporary housing for pets at a former veterinary hospital. Email her at drannieawc@gmail.com.

Free Pet Supplies & Vet Care

• The Lange Foundation: Offers pet supplies and temporary shelter. Located at 2106 South Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
• Pasadena Humane Society: Pet Food Pantry available from 10am-5pm. Offers dog and cat food, cat litter, and more.
• Best Friends Los Angeles: Pet Pantry open from 8am to 6pm. Provides food, litter, collars, leashes, and more. No appointment needed. Locations:
  • Best Friends Pet Adoption Center: 1845 Pontius Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Best Friends Clinic: 17411 Chatsworth St. Suite 100 Granada Hills, CA 91344
• Chewy: Offering FREE video consults with licensed veterinarians for pet parents in California through January 31, 2025. Use code: CHEWYHELPS. You can also DM, email, or call 24/7 at 800-672-4399.

Ways to Help Animals Affected by the California Fires

By fostering, donating, or volunteering your time, you can make a real difference in the lives of animals affected by these devastating fires. Here's how you can help.

Foster an Animal:

• LA Home to Home (Facebook Group): Connect with pet owners seeking temporary foster homes for their displaced animals.
• Pup Culture Rescue (Pasadena, CA): Foster a pet and receive supplies from the organization.
• Healing Hounds Dog Rescue: Foster large, active dogs from the Altadena area.
• Wags & Walks LA: Foster a dog for two weeks and help them free up space for more rescues. They also accept donations of crates, playpens, and pee pads. (Drop-off details included)
• Pasadena Humane Society: Foster a dog or cat for at least one week. They especially need large dog fosters. (Contact info included)

Donate:

• Wings of Rescue: Donate to help fund flights transporting adoptable animals out of crowded shelters.
• The Lange Foundation: Donate cat food, dog food, litter, and pet supplies. They also seek temporary fosters. (Contact info included)
• Philozoia Animal Rescue (Topanga): Donate to support their efforts as their ranch was affected by the fire.
• Pasadena Humane Society: Donate to their wildfire relief efforts for pets.
• SPCA LA: Donate to their disaster relief efforts.

Other Ways to Help:

• Report Injured Wildlife: Text the Pasadena Humane Society wildlife helpline at 626-344-1129.
• Report Lost or Found Pets:
  • Lost Pet: Visit Pasadena Humane Society from 9:30am-5:30pm for assistance.
  • Found Non-Wild Animal: Call Pasadena Humane Society Animal Control at 626-792-7151 ext. 970.
• Large Animal Sheltering: Contact LA Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506) if you can provide shelter for large animals.