San Diego Humane Society shelters were already overcrowded, but when the Pasadena Humane Society called for help evacuating animals form the Eaton wildfire, it stepped up.
Wednesday night, two teams from San Diego went to the Remy Chatain Animal Care Center & Shelter to pick up 11 dogs. On Thursday, four teams went to evacuate 28 dogs and one kitten.
The were sent to Humane Society campuses in Oceanside, Escondido and San Diego.
“We're really grateful to be able to help in an emergency. Just as we know our animal welfare partners in California and beyond would help us as well,” said Jordan Frey, San Diego Humane Society marketing manager. "We know that San Diego is no stranger to wildfires and emergencies.”
These animals were evacuated to help make room for animals lost or displaced by the fires in Los Angeles.
Now, the Humane Society is asking for help fostering these animals to ease the strain at their shelters.
“We're going to give you everything you need to foster," Frey said. "So even if you've never done it before, we're going to send you home with food, supplies, everything you need to make that dog comfortable and happy at home.”
To signup to foster, visit sdhumane.org/foster
With San Diego still under a red flag warning and Santa Ana winds forecast to pick up into Friday, Frey said to take this time to prepare.
"Now is the time to make sure that you have an emergency kit for your pet, including, food, medication, treats, two weeks worth of supplies ready to go, just in case,” she said.
