The Humane Society is also currently helping to care for several hundred pets at the Mira Mesa High School shelter location.

Residents that need to evacuate their homes are asked to take all companion animals with them. The Humane Society is asking residents to place pets in a crate or carrier and bring any necessary supplies including leashes, food, water, and medications as supplies at evacuation centers may be limited.

Most Red Cross evacuation centers are accepting pets in carriers. The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services and San Diego Humane Society staff are on hand at these sites to distribute pet supplies that have been donated by PETCO for pet owners in need.

Volunteers and supplies are not needed at this time, but the San Diego Humane Society is keeping a list of names for people interested in helping. If you would like to help, you can donate online (click on the link below) or call (619) 299-7012

The Humane Society is in need of stables or other areas that can house a number of large animals and livestock that need to be evacuated and portable livestock panels for temporary corrals. If you have these available for use, please call (619) 299-7012.

For more information, click here San Diego Humane Society.

In related news, The San Diego Union Tribune reports, "As stables fill, owners urged to rely on friends, family to house animals." Elizabeth Fitzsimons, a UNION-TRIBUNE staff writer, has the story. Click here The San Diego Union Tribune.