Pets Are Family Too

The California wildfires are burning out of control and all that comes to mind is what to do with the pet family members in the time of disaster. Although the animals in the wild are also affected, it is hoped that their natural survival instincts can save some of them that cannot be rescued by humans.

In Malibu, Ca., the fires are becoming a bit more under control, but during the fire fighting and abatements, pets may need to be taken to a sanctuary from all of the smoke and debris.

Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control (818)991-0071, are referring dogs, cats, birds and other pets to:

The Agoura Shelter – located at 29525 Agoura, Agoura Hills, Ca. 91301 (818) 991-0071

Horses to: Pierce College, a Los Angeles County large animal emergency evacuation center.

Pierce College – 6201 Winnetka Avenue in Woodland Hills, Ca; to enter the campus take 101 and exit off De Soto Avenue just south of Victory Blvd. Turn east onto El Rancho Road.

HOTLINE: A temporary emergency Command Center phone number has been set up for the public to get evacuation information for large animals: (818) 991-6384.

Pierce College can house more than 200 large animals, and additional evacuation centers are being set up by the County, so the public should call the Command Center hotline for directions.
Over 150 horses have been sheltered and fed under the direction of the L.A. County Volunteer Equine Response team at Pierce College.

Horses can be taken there for free and a veterinarian is on site. There are also trained volunteers from Pierce College’s equestrian program and others providing assistance at the facility, around the clock.

Below are Emergency Center Guidelines for Horses:
No stallions
Bring a water tub and medicines for your animal
Please bring feed if you can

Evacuees in Ventura County can call (805) 388-4341.

There will be more postings on where and how to evacuate your pets during these disasters.

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