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PETS & ANIMALS
I had to leave my pets when I was evacuated. Are there resources to help me find them?
The following are lost animal hotlines:
National Hotlines for reporting lost pets:
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Pet Loss Support Hotline, a hotline run by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for people struggling to cope with the deaths or unknown status of their animals:
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SPCA LA, an animal emergency hotline:
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San Diego County Animal Services:
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Owners can also check the following websites to help locate a lost pet:
- http://www.pets911.com
- http://www.hsus.org
- http://www.sddac.com
- http://www.ocpetinfo.com
- http://www.petharbor.com
Our house was destroyed by the fire, including the barns and stables we used to shelter our larger animals. Although we were able to evacuate the animals, we now must find some place to keep them. Can anyone help?
Many shelters in the affected areas are continuing to care for animals displaced by the fire, sometimes at no charge. Southern California VCA Animal Hospitals are offering free boarding for pet evacuees through November 5th. Information on VCA Animal Hospital locations can be found at http://vca.know-where.com/vca. Most Red Cross evacuation centers are accepting household pets in carriers or crates. If possible, pet guardians are urged to bring their own supplies such as food and leashes. For a list of animal shelters in your area, visit the following websites: www.petfinder.org/disaster/index.html or http://www.rescuers.com/shelters.htm.
For a list of designated animal shelters in your area, county specific information is below:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Animal Evacuation Information:
- An emergency hotline has been set up to help animal guardians evacuate their pets – (818) 991-6384
- Los Angeles Pet Shelter Information – (818) 756-9325 or -9323
- (661) 257-3191
Evacuees can house their animals at the following temporary animal shelters:
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Small Animals:
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ORANGE COUNTY
Animal Evacuation Information:
- Animal Control Hotline – (714) 935-6848
- Animal Care Hotline – (714) 935-7158 *large animal evacuation information
Evacuees can house their animals at the following temporary animal shelters:
Large Animals:
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Small Animals:
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Evacuees can house their animals at the following temporary animal shelters:
Large Animals:
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Small Animals:
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Other pet-related information and services in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inland Valley Areas:
- Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, (909) 386-1400 Ext. 221, can provide information on animal shelters and help reunite owners with their animals.
- Riverside Hotline, for fire victims and evacuees with animals, (800) 500-8884.
- Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A., (909) 623-9777 can provide information on animal shelters and lost pets.
- City of San Bernardino Animal Control, (909) 384-1304, can provide information on lost animals.
- San Bernardino County Animal Control, (800) 472-5609.
- Animal Evacuation Centers and Temporary Animal Shelters are listed at http://www.sbcounty.gov/evocdata.asp, and include the following: San Bernardino International Airport, 2065 E. Perimeter, San Bernardino, (909) 888-1485; San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh St., Victorville, (800) 472-5609; San Bernardino Shelter, 333 Chandler, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 384-5275.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Animal Evacuation Information:
- Department of Animal Service - (619) 236-4250 (press 1) or (619) 531-6051
- http://www.sddac.com/shelter_locations.asp
- http://www.sdhumane.org
Evacuees can house their animals at the following temporary animal shelters:
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Small Animals:
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Other pet-related information and services in San Diego County:
- Animal Rescue Hotline at the San Diego Humane Society, (619) 299-7012 x2321, will provide information on missing animals and local animal shelters. Additional information can be found at the San Diego Humane Society’s website at www.sdhumane.org.
For additional information, contact the Office of Emergency Services for your county:
- Los Angeles County: (323) 980-2261
- Orange County: (714) 628-7055
- Riverside County: (951) 955-4700
- San Bernardino County: (909) 356-3998
- San Diego County: (858) 565-3490
- Santa Barbara County: (805) 681-5526
- Ventura County: (805) 654-2551
I need a house, apartment, or hotel that allows pets. How can I find one?
Individuals seeking pet-friendly lodging should visit:
My pet was injured in the fire. Can I obtain financial assistance to care for my pet?
Animals that have been injured, orphaned, or otherwise affected by the wildfires may be eligible to receive aid through the United Animal Nations’ LifeLine Crisis Relief program. The program can provide assistance in transporting the animal to safety, temporary boarding, and veterinary care to treat injury or illness caused by the disaster. Grants usually range between $100 and $400. The guidelines for the program and an application can be obtained at http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=167.