The damage caused by the flames in Southern California has been hard to see and hear. Stories of people and pets who have been forced to leave their homes can be stressful, but there are also beautiful stories of people who are making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most, like a 5-day-old puppy.
The tiny puppy, which was only a few days old, was hurt and found during a fire escape in Pasadena. Her story shows that even in the worst situations, there are always glimmers of hope and heartwarming ways for people to come together.
On January 11, 2025, the Pasadena Humane shared a film of the tiny 5-day-old puppy that was hurt while people were leaving Pasadena because of a fire.
We are so grateful that she was found and taken to the shelter, where she could get fast care for her burns. “She is safe and resting in an incubator” is great news.
What you can do to help animals hurt by the wildfires
When you think about how terrible the Southern California wildfires are for people, their pets, and the animals that live there, it breaks your heart. There are things you can do, even if you’re far away, to help someone worried.
People who can help are being asked to adopt a dog or cat by groups in the LA area, such as LA Animal Services and the SPCALA, says the American Animal Hospital Association.
To find forever homes for their shelter animals, the adoption fees have been “dramatically reduced” or waived altogether. This makes room for animals that have lost their homes because of the wildfires.
The adoption fee at SPCALA is only $50 for the rest of the month, according to KTLA News. The adoption fee at LA Animal Services is also waived until January 19, 2025.
“Adopting an animal might not be possible for everyone, but there are other ways to help house animals during natural disasters like the current wildfires in California,” the American Animal Hospital Association says. “The SPCA in LA also has programs where you can foster pets, and of course, they are also taking in donations.”
The World Animal Protection has put together a list of emergency animal shelters and rescues in California that will protect animals and give pets and wild animals that are lost and in need of help and resources during the crisis. They’ve also made it easy for people outside of Los Angeles to help by letting them donate to their Disaster Response Fund.
Vox says that people in the Los Angeles area can help wild animals by telling recovery centers and apps like Animal Help Now about any animals they see that are hurt.
The article also suggests that people in the area “keep water available for displaced wildlife passing by and keep pets inside so they don’t come into contact with predators like bobcats and mountain lions.”
We are so grateful that there are wonderful people in the disaster area who can help save the lives of animals, like this 5-day-old puppy, who now has a chance to have a great life.
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