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October 22, 2007

San Diego Humane Society Assisting with Animal Evacuations for Harris and Witch Creek Fires in San Diego County

The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA's Animal Rescue Reserve team (ARR) is currently working to evacuate animals and livestock threatened by the Harris and Witch Creek Fires.

The ARR are working in conjunction with the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services (DAS), as they are the lead animal welfare organization during a county emergency. As of Sunday evening, several dozen animals have been evacuated to temporary holding locations. Among the animals evacuated were horses, goats, ducks, and dogs.

About the ARR. The ARR is a volunteer-based program of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA's Investigations Department. The ARR's team of trained experts is dedicated to assisting people during disasters and emergency situations by safely evacuating their horses, livestock, and domestic pets. The ARR is recognized as part of San Diego County's official Disaster Team and they work in conjunction with the Department of Animal Services during county emergencies.

As of 5 pm CT, the CBS affiliate in San Diego is reporting that, "...most Red Cross evacuation centers are accepting pets in carriers. If you do not have or were unable to put your pet in a carrier or need pet supplies, bring your pet to one of the following Red Cross evacuation centers: Qualcomm Stadium or Mira Mesa High School. Large Animal Sites: The following sites are FULL and are no longer accepting animals: Lakeside Rodeo Grounds - APPROACHING CAPACITY...Del Mar Fairgrounds - FULL.

For more information, click here sdhumane.org.


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Thanks to all who are volunteering to help the animals and their humans through this terrible tragedy! Thanks to everyone putting their life on the line to battle these fires! My heart goes out to those who are affected by the fires. Prayers and hope for everyone involved, affected and threatened! Good luck and God Bless!

   --Posted by: Melody at October 22, 2007 2:19 PM
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