An animal shelter in Pasadena has taken in more than 300 animals as wildfires rage. in the los angeles area According to officials, about 179,000 people were placed under evacuation orders.
the first fire broke out At least five people died on TuesdayAnd homes were razed to the ground and destruction was widespread – officials said more than a thousand structures were burned and thousands more were at risk. Even after two days, the fire continued to burn on a large scale without being controlled. with fire fighting resources spread thin.
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“We are starting to see a number of animals suffering from burns and injuries. These animals are being treated in our ICU. We are providing them with pain medications, wound care, fluids and oxygen as needed.” Pasadena Humane said In a social media post.
The shelter said it is working with other shelters across the state that have offered to take in animals that were already in Pasadena Humane's care before the fire, allowing them to focus on animals affected by the fire. Got permission.
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control List of animal shelters released For owners interested in transporting animals to their facilities.
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DACC Director Marcia Mayeda said, “Animals are family members, and we are here to make sure they are safe until they can be returned to their homes.”
Owners with larger animals were advised to take them to an equestrian center in Woodland Hills.
A Pasadena resident who was forced to leave her home due to eaton fire Returned to save her chickens. women He said he had many chickens and ducks Trapped in her backyard.
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spcaLA Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles said in a social media Post that its staff and volunteers were caring for the pets of evacuees.
wildlife smoke Pets, especially puppies, can be dangerous for senior dogs. and according to the birds AirNow.govA government-run site on air quality data.