Devastating wildfires continue to burn in Northern and Southern California, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people and their pets. Hundreds of homes have been lost, and animal shelters are overwhelmed with displaced pets. Here are some of the ways you can help them during this disaster.
Northern California
As of today, the Camp Fire — the deadliest of wildfires in California history — has burned 140,000 acres and is only 40 percent contained. At least 56 people have been killed while nearly 300 are still missing. Over 8,700 residences have been destroyed.
Butte Humane Society:
- Pet supplies that are needed can be ordered through its Amazon wish list.
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
North Valley Animal Disaster Group: This organization is evacuating animals from wildfire areas and providing them with emergency shelter.
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Northwest SPCA:
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Caring Choices: Volunteers with this nonprofit are caring for displaced animals and providing them with medical care.
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue:
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Southern California
The Woolsey fire has currently burned over 98,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. More than 500 structures have been destroyed while thousands are still threatened. The wildfire is 57 percent contained and expected to be fully contained by Nov. 19.
Humane Society of Ventura County:
- Pet supplies needed can be ordered through its Amazon wish list.
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Pasadena Humane Society:
- Pet supplies needed can be ordered through its Amazon wish list.
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation:
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles (spcaLA):
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Wags and Walks Rescue:
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Dogs Without Borders:
- Pet supplies needed can be ordered through its Amazon wish list.
- Cash donations can be made via its website.
Are any other animal shelters or rescues in these areas in need of supplies and cash? Please leave a comment below and I’ll add them. Thanks!