LANCASTER – While the Sand Fire has forced thousands of residents from their homes, hundreds of animals and pets were being held in a variety of shelters Monday while fire crews continued battling the blaze.
According to the county Department of Animal Care and Control, the displaced animals being cared for at shelters include 345 horses, 165 goats, 111 chickens, 33 pigs and even a Brahma bull.
Displaced llama, mules, sheep, rabbits, turkeys and donkeys are also among the critters being overseen at shelters, including the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds.
Smaller animals, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs were being cared for at county animal shelters in Lancaster, Agoura, Castaic and Palmdale. Temporary shelter facilities have also been established at evacuation centers.
VCA Animal Hospitals announced that some of its area hospitals will offer free boarding for small pets. The animals must be vaccinated, but if they aren’t, the hospital will offer free vaccinations, along with health screenings. Residents are urged to contact the hospitals in advance to ensure space is available. The hospitals are:
- VCA Adler Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, 16911 Roscoe Blvd. North Hills, (818) 893-6366;
- VCA McClave Animal Hospital, 6950 Reseda Blvd., Reseda, (818) 881-5102;
- VCA Parkwood Animal Hospital, 6330 Fallbrook Ave., Woodland Hills, (818) 884-5506;
- VCA Animal Hospital (Burbank), 2723 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, (818) 845- 7246;
- VCA Westlake Village Animal Hospital, 31166 Via Colinas, (805) 497- 4900;
- VCA Arden Animal Hospital, 407 Arden Ave., Glendale, (818) 246-2478; and
- VCA A Breed Apart Animal Hospital, 777 S Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, (626) 795-4444.
Meanwhile, officials at the Lange Foundation said their St. Bonnie’s Sanctuary in Canyon Country, a facility for dogs, cats and horses, was evacuated, and the foundation is looking for people willing to temporarily foster more than 80 cats and 40 dogs. The animals are being held in “crowded, temporary conditions,” according to the foundation.
Anyone interested in fostering animals can call the foundation at 310-473-5585.
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PSHSST says
Correction: I meant to say get rid of section 8; everyone will have have good jobs: and I did include a link for the words “jobs” or “government programs”. Another perfect example of state-controlled media.
dumbandblind says
Instead of giving Section 8 Housing to lazy non paying taxpayers divert funds to these poor helpless animals.
MICHELE says
Now thats not a nice to say period. Out of all the things you could have said thats the best you got lady GOD BLESS
Be equal says
How can you put an animal life over human life
PSHSST says
I agree with, dumbandblind. All we need to is get of section 8, lose Obaminable care immediately, and boycott all products made in China whenever possible, and buy made in USA whenever possible. Products may cost a little bit more in the first place, but you only have to buy them once instead 10 or 20 times. Then we won’t need these costly government programs like section 8, welfare, etc., and everyone will good jobs, nice homes, and well-cared for animals with no oppressive big government intervention. Nah, that would never work. Just ask Hillarious Clinton!