While some evacuees fleeing the path of the California wildfires remained at shelters, thousands were allowed to return home yesterday. But the San Diego Humane Society and County of San Diego Animals Services officers continue to work tirelessly on behalf of the animals. They are now attending to animals left behind in burned areas. Various animal evacuation centers continue to be set up throughout the county. The San Diego Humane Society urges pet owners who may need to leave their homes to evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium or Fiesta Island when possible as pet supplies are being actively dispersed at these sites.

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Here is a recap of what some of the national organizations are doing to assist local efforts to save animals:

The American Kennel Club and AKC Companion Animal Recovery have reached out to AKC affiliated dog clubs as well as local disaster officials to offer assistance in the wake of the California wildfires. AKC has coordinated with the California Federation of Dog Clubs to provide food, collars, leashes and crates to be available at a central Southern California location.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is providing funding to the San Diego Humane Society for hay and other equine supplies needed following the outbreak of devastating wildfires in California.

The Humane Society of the United States at the request of the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, deployed more than 20 Disaster Services staff to help rescue horses, farm animals and pets affected by the fires.