As I’m writing this story, there are thousands of Los Angeles residents who are being ordered to evacuate their homes as the California wildfires continue. The Watch Duty app has real-time information on the current blazes. As a pet owner, I wanted to compile information for anyone who has to evacuate with their pet—and for anima lovers who can offer support and help at this time.
This resource list will be continually updated as more information is provided. If you’d like to send me a resource, add a comment to this pet-specific Thread.
What to Do if You Need to Evacuate Without Your Pets
Places to take pets
If you are in a situation where you need to leave without being able to take your pet with you, here is a Google Docs open list of local areas that are providing shelter to large animals, animal boarding, and detailed information.
Travel curator Kristen Fung posted on Threads that several hotel chains will welcome pets. Per Fung’s post, “Kimptons are the pet friendliest that allow more than one pet, no extra fees, or weight limits. The Ws will take more than one pet at a pet deposit and $50 per day per pet Palisociety and Line hotels take one pet at a fee and weight limits.” She also points out that large animals can be sheltered at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
Nonprofit organization, One Dane at a Time, is offering to take in any animals—as well as a generous donor who has offered placement in her Pomona home. Reach out directly to the organization to coordinate. They are located away from the fires so they are a safe haven for pets right now.
A local woman in Marina del Rey has offered temporary housing for pets at a former veterinary hospital. See the image below for her email to contact her directly.
Marina del Rey facility for pets
What You Can Do to Help Animals in Need
Right now, several shelters are asking for anyone who can help foster and take in animals as they see an influx of animals coming in. If you can volunteer, offer space in your home, or donate, take the time to give to these organizations who are on the ground, taking in emergency cases.
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Pasadena Humane Society. They have taken in over 100 animals so far. From the shelter, “We will accept animals for emergency boarding at our Animal Resource Center at 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, 91105.”
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PHS has asked for anyone who can take in a dog or cat to contact them. From the shelter, “We ask that anyone who can safely foster a dog or a cat for at least one week to please come to the Pasadena Humane Foster Office or email foster@pasadenahumane.org. Our greatest need is for large dog fosters.”
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Drop off donations needed: food, water bowls, extra large crates, and blankets. Place into the donation bins located in the front underground parking lot.
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SpcaLA. You can bring pets to the Los Angeles location at 5026 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, 90016.
This resource list will be continually updated as more information is provided. If you’d like to send me a resource, add a comment to this pet-specific Thread.