As thousands of people are being ordered to evacuate their homes in California, there is great need to help pets as well. Below are resources that can help you if you're a pet owner in California. In addition, there are options to help those who are in need. Thank you in advance for your positive thoughts and prayers to those who are in need of help.
ARE YOU A PET OWNER IN NEED OF HELP?
- The following link is a Google Doc of local areas that are providing shelter to large animals, animal boarding, and detailed information.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?pli=1
- If you are in need of pet supplies or need temporary shelter for your pets, you can reach out to the Lange Foundation at 2106 South Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
- Brittany Cole Bush is offering to help haul horses and livestock to evacuate any of the fires in Los Angeles (you can send her a DM on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/DEkuj2ZyjnJ/?hl=en)
YOU'RE LOOKING TO OFFER HELP:
- The Lange Foundation is asking for donations for cat food, dog food, litter, and pet supplies. If anyone can help with temporary fostering right now, they are are asking you contact them at info@langefoundation.org.
- Pasadena Humane Society is seeking donations of food, water bowls, extra large crates, and blankets. Place into the donation bins located in the front underground parking lot at 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, 91105.
- Pasadena Humane animal control officers have been assisting with animal evacuations while Pasadena Humane staff have been working at the shelter to help take in the animals of displaced families. The organization has taken in over 100 animals, including a pony, and are continuing to take in animals for emergency boarding. Consider a monetary donation to this organization to help:
https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout
- Foster homes for dogs displaced by the Palisades Fire are needed. If you're able to help, please contact Canine Rescue Club: https://www.caninerescue.club/foster?fbclid=PAY2xjawHswA5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpjUkhFtbuPrXhQrz_K2qQDGcllHDNn4hz8rwVMVzfdhrOmZGDfW5I2LXxA_aem_BooZdxuJdtaZH3yzf08rQA
If you're unable to help at this time, sharing these resources with your friends, family, and network. Thank you so much!
ThatHelps will continue to update this Opportunity as more resources become available.
Want to dedicate your special day to animals in need?! Instead of gifts this year – start a birthday fundraiser to support Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) lifesaving work.
With one simple action you can help HSUS stopp puppy mills, end cosmetics animal testing, ban trophy hunting, protect animals from being used for meat and prevent horse slaughter. Check out HSUS' online kits and dedicate your upcoming birthday to animals in need.
For all the details: https://give.humanesociety.org/campaign/celebration-campaign/c573376/start-fundraising
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As we look back on 2024, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible impact we've made together! It was truly a year defined by "more" - more access, more urgency and more happy tails. 🐾💙 Take a look at our 2024 accomplishments by month!
JANUARY: 54 pets saved from a failed "rescue" in Arkansas
FEBRUARY: BPF's Animal Incident Management team rescues 170+ dogs from a puppy mill in North Carolina
MARCH: 903 pets spayed/neutered (for free) in 4 days during Operation Fix the Future clinic in Grand Rapids, MI
APRIL: Emergency Empty the Shelters at Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven in Muskegon, MI
MAY: 20,330 pets adopted during the Spring National Empty the Shelters
JUNE: 2024 BISSELL Blocktail Party raises lifesaving funds for pets across the country
JULY: Cathy Bissell receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
AUGUST: Record-breaking adoption numbers from Summer National Empty the Shelters announced - 35,195 pets found loving homes
SEPTEMBER: Supporters nationwide take BPF's Walktail Challenge
OCTOBER: BPF's Animal Incident Management team transports 1,200+ pets in response to Hurricane Helene & Milton
NOVEMBER: Fix the Future hits a milestone of 80,000 pets spayed/neutered in the program's first 14 months
DECEMBER: Cathy Bissell & BPF save 200+ dogs surrendered from commercial breeders
Thank you for being with us!
With much of the country facing cold weather conditions, please consider your pets! If you're cold, they're cold. Please bring your pets inside. 💙 ❄️
U.S. tennis pro Jessica Pegula is out of the Australian Open but her love & passion for animals off-the-court caught our eye. Jessica founded 'A Lending Paw' which works to connect humans in distress with rescued and trained service animals.
For more on her foundation: https://www.alendingpaw.com/discover
📸: Ng Han Guan
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