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Sheltering provided in the AV for animals affected by Bobcat Fire

by The AV Times Staff • September 22, 2020 4 Comments

DACC is accepting livestock at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds for safe shelter due to the Bobcat Fire. [Image via DACC]
LANCASTER – The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) continues to provide safe sheltering in the Antelope Valley for animals as a result of the recent Bobcat Fire, the agency announced Tuesday.

DACC is currently sheltering 407 animals (243 Dogs, 20 Cats, 14 horses, 28 goats, 57 fowl, 3 mules, one donkey, three mini donkeys, two ponies, five tortoise, 23 pigs, five sheep, two rams and one cockatiel).

DACC is currently accepting additional animals at these three local sheltering sites.

  • Antelope Valley Fairgrounds- 2551 W. Ave. H Lancaster [livestock accepted.]
  • Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 West Avenue I
  • Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Highway

DACC is also accepting companion animals at its Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, located at 4275 Elton Street in Baldwin Park.

“We are happy to share all animals are safe and no injuries have been reported,” DACC officials said in a news release. “This fire emergency serves as a reminder to horse and large animal owners across the county to develop actionable evacuation plans to reduce any loss and injury.”

For more information, call 661-940-4191.

[Information via news release from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.]

[DACC]
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Filed Under: Home, Lancaster, Littlerock, Palmdale

4 comments for "Sheltering provided in the AV for animals affected by Bobcat Fire"

  1. Dennis says

    September 23, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    The animals both domestic and wild must be protected from these liberal caused fires.

    Reply
    • Ignorance is NOT bliss says

      September 23, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      You mean the fires caused by Southern California Edison’s equipment? Jesus man, get a life … and a clue. Try educating yourself before popping off like a five dollar shotgun. No one is interested in your ignorance.

      Reply
      • Dream Weaver says

        September 23, 2020 at 3:48 pm

        We are blesssed to have you on duty keep up the good work

        Reply
    • Laughing says

      September 23, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Usually it is conservatives using the tannerite.

      Reply

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