Hundreds of animals are receiving care from humane organizations in Southern California as the region grapples with fast-moving wildfires displacing countless residents.
“This won’t be resolved in a day or a week,” said Ana Bustilloz, communications and marketing director at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA). “We’re ready to assist.”
From cats and dogs to horses, birds, and even tortoises, rescue groups have taken in a wide variety of animals. While some pets are temporarily boarding while their owners stay in evacuation centers or hotels that don’t allow animals, others are being treated for injuries sustained during the wildfires.