As the Eaton, Palisades, and related fires have burned through Southern California, at least 27 people have died, 15,000 buildings have been destroyed, and tens of thousands of people and their pets are still under evacuation orders. With roughly 60 square miles already burned, wildlife has also been impacted. We’re working to support rescues caring for injured wildlife, and you can help.

Los Angeles County is home to a wide variety of animals, like mountain lions, coyotes, opossums, rabbits, deer, raccoons, and feral peafowl. Many of them have ended up at Pasadena Humane.

Pasadena Humane told our partner Greater Good Charities (GGC), “We are seeing many wild animals come to us in need of help. Many of these animals are orphaned or suffering from smoke inhalation. We are treating them in our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center with oxygen, fluids and additional medical care as needed.”

We’ve been working with GGC as it coordinates with organizations like this to determine what they need to save injured wildlife. During fires, animals can be burned, suffer from smoke inhalation, or sustain injuries while fleeing. They may be separated from or lose their parents, as well.

GGC has also been supporting organizations caring for pets experiencing similar injures, by providing medication, food, and other essentials to cats, dogs, and even horses. This is in addition to first aid kits, hygiene products, flashlights, and blankets to people impacted by the fires.

GGC is using three warehouses throughout Southern California to allow for rapid and flexible response as requests for aid come in. To provide prompt relief to organizations saving the lives of injured wildlife, click below!