Nonprofits Transport Displaced Pets to Safety

In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, various animal welfare organizations are working to relocate hundreds of displaced pets to shelters in San Diego and Utah. The San Diego Humane Society has taken in over 40 dogs and a kitten from Pasadena, where the shelter is overwhelmed with animals suffering from burns and smoke inhalation due to the fires. Meanwhile, the Community Animal Welfare Society in Utah is collaborating with the Best Friends Animal Society to transport several hundred shelter pets to improve their living conditions and chances of adoption. Despite these efforts, there remains a pressing need for more foster homes as thousands of animals still require assistance. The San Diego Humane Society is currently over capacity, urging local residents to adopt or foster the animals in need. Additionally, the wildfires have caused significant destruction in Los Angeles, leading to evacuations and the cancellation of numerous events in the area.