Pasadena Humane Society GoFundMe raises over $3000 as shelter takes in pets displaced by LA fires

In the aftermath of extreme wildfires erupting all over Los Angeles County, Pasadena Humane Society is taking in animals and pets who were displaced due to the fire. Los Angeles County is devastated with multiple wildfires breaking out in several regions in the past few days. The fires caused thousands of people to evacuate their houses and destroyed billions of dollars worth of structures. The Eaton Fire, which erupted in the Altadena and Pasadena area, has engulfed 13,690 acres of land so far, prompting residents to urgently evacuate their houses and businesses.

In the wake of these events, a GoFundMe page has been established to raise money for the Pasadena Humane Society. The campaign has raised $3,200 of the $4,000 that was set as its goal.

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More about the Pasadena Humane Society

The Pasadena Humane Society, located on Raymond Ave, Pasadena, is a non-profit organization that has been providing care for rescued animals and sheltering them since 1903. Recognized as a Cultural Heritage Landmark, Pasadena Humane Society works to ensure humane treatment of rescued animals, provide shelters for animals, and rehome them.

In the post-war era, Pasadena Humane Society built cat housing, expanded their dog kennels, and included additional storage facilities. In 2014, Pasadena Humane expanded its size as they opened an animal care center, including a behavior and training center and a low-cost public neuter clinic, among others. In 2015, the organization opened a cat and critter center in order to provide a home for cats, rabbits, and critters of the locality. They also started a wildlife center in 2021 to provide extensive care for injured wild animals.

This place also has vast outdoor space to provide the wild animals with a homely environment until they are ready to go back into the wild. Moreover, throughout 2023, Pasadena Humane Society has helped more than 47,000 animals through rescue, adoption, rehabilitation, and veterinary services.

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Pasadena Humane Society GoFundMe raises over $3000 as they began taking in pets who lost their home in the fire

As soon as the Eaton Fire started spreading across the Altadena and Pasadena area, prompting thousands of people to evacuate their houses, Pasadena Humane Animal Control Officers rushed to the scene to carry out rescue operations for the beloved pets and animals stuck in the fire.

On Wednesday, they shared an update, stating they have taken over 300 displaced animals, mentioning that the animals with burns and critical injuries are being treated in the ICU. On the same day, they took to social media to post about these animals and urged community members to donate food, water bowls, large crates, and blankets for the animals.

"We are starting to see many animals come in with burns. This dog was found outside near the site of the fires. He is covered in burns and very dehydrated. His paw pads are singed and he is coated in ash. Despite being understandably shaken from his experience, he is incredibly sweet. He is currently being treated by our veterinary team in our ICU, where we are providing him with wound care, pain medications, and fluids," they stated.

They further mentioned,

"The cat also came to us covered in burns. He was treated immediately in our ICU and is now resting in an oxygen kennel. Luckily, he is currently stable."

A fundraising campaign on GoFundMe has been created to help Pasadena Humane Society with monetary donations. The campaign has raised $3,200 out of their $4,000 target. Pasadena Humane Society showed their gratitude for everyone who helped and donated via Facebook.

"Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with their support. We've received hundreds of food, water, blanket, and other supply donations. We are so grateful!" they added.

Pasadena Humane Society has been partnering with Cal Animals and ASPCA to safely rescue and shelter displaced and injured animals. They also urged residents not to leave behind or abandon their pets; instead, take the pets with them during evacuation.

Pasadena Humane Society shared, also stated that they are also taking care of wild animals who were orphaned.

"We’re working with shelters across the state that have offered to take in the animals that were already in our care so that we can focus on providing resources to the displaced animals."

They further requested community members to text on their wildlife helpline number at 626.344.1129 or email [email protected], if they spot any distressed or abandoned animals or for any wildlife-related non-emergencies.