How to Support Animals Displaced by LA Fires: Updated Guide to Donations, Volunteering & Resources

Written By The Woof

The recent Los Angeles-area wildfires have left hundreds of animals, both pets and wildlife, displaced and in need of urgent care.

Local animal organizations are working tirelessly to provide shelter, medical care, and resources to affected animals.

If you’re looking for ways to help, whether by donating, fostering, or volunteering, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide below.

Ways You Can Help

  • Foster or Adopt: Opening your home to a displaced pet is one of the most impactful ways to help. This makes space for shelters to rescue more animals.

  • Donate Money: Many organizations urgently need monetary donations to continue their lifesaving work.

  • Donate Supplies: Items such as pet food, carriers, blankets, and beds are highly sought after by some groups.

  • Volunteer: Some organizations need help with inventorying supplies, animal care, or administrative tasks.

Organizations

Below are the key organizations helping displaced pets in Los Angeles. Check their websites and social media for up-to-date requests and how to contribute:

  1. Pasadena Humane (@pasadenahumane)

    • Currently accepting monetary donations only due to overwhelming support.

  2. L.A. Animal Services (@laanimalservices)

    • Offers fostering and adoption services through 13 city and county shelters.

    • Fire Evacuation Hotline: 213-270-8155 (for lost pets).

  3. spcaLA (@spcala)

    • Accepts material donations like pet food, blankets, and towels.

    • Monetary donations are encouraged as foster applications are paused due to high response.

  4. Los Angeles County Animal Care (@lacoanimals)

    • Waived adoption fees for the general public and rescue partners.

    • For volunteer inquiries, email: volunteer@animalcare.lacounty.gov.

  5. Best Friends Animal Society (@bfas_la)

    • Supports local groups through an emergency response team and pet pantry.

    • Needed items are listed on their website, along with a volunteer interest survey.

Smaller Organizations

These independent groups are helping pets through fostering, adoption, or donations:

Organizations Supporting Wildlife

Wildlife rehabilitation centers are also working to rescue and treat animals injured in the wildfires. Here's how you can support them:

  1. Pasadena Humane

    • Wildlife assistance: Text/Call 626-344-1129 for injured animals.

  2. International Fund for Animal Welfare (@ifawglobal)

    • Provides emergency wildlife rescue.

  3. Animal Help Now (PHaR.org)

    • Offers an app for wildlife emergencies.

  4. South Bay Wildlife Rehab and Education

    • Specializes in treating injured wildlife in the L.A. area.

  5. California Community Foundation Wildlife Recovery Fund

    • Dedicated to long-term recovery efforts for wildlife.

  6. International Bird Rescue (@intbirdrescue)

    • Bird-specific hotline: 866-SOS-BIRD (866-767-2473)

  7. Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center (@wetlandswildlifecarecenter)

  8. California Wildlife Center (@cawildlife)

    • Closed temporarily due to fire risks but provides critical care when operational.

Needs are evolving rapidly during this crisis. For the most up-to-date information, follow these organizations on social media or visit their websites.

Let’s work together to help the animals and wildlife affected by these wildfires. Whether through fostering, donating, or volunteering, every bit of help makes a difference.

The Woof
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