Catastrophic wildfires are destroying everything in their path as they continue to spread across southern California. Palisades and Eaton Fires alone have destroyed over 27,000 acres and thousands of homes.

The fires are rapidly spreading due to powerful winds and dry conditions. People are frantically leaving the area but not all are able to get to their pets.

Animal shelters and rescues are doing all that they can to evacuate animals and care for those left behind.

Pasadena Humane Society is currently caring for over 300 animals due to evacuations from the Eaton Fire. Their dedicated staff and volunteers have stepped up to help these animals and ones that are arriving with burns and injuries.

A poor dog was found covered in burns and severely dehydrated and rushed to the shelter. His caretakers shared, "His paw pads are singed and he is coated in ash. Despite being understandably shaken from his experience, he is incredible 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."

Joining him in the ICU are two badly burned cats who are in oxygen kennels and currently in stable condition. 

The shelter's Wildlife Center is also caring for a bird who arrived with a burned tail and singed wings. 

Other shelters across California, which are not in danger from the fires, have offered to take in the dogs and cats previously in the shelter's care to open up space for displaced and injured animals. 

Pasadena Humane Society wrote, "A huge thank you to the shelters throughout California who are offering assistance, as well as all people in our community reaching out to volunteer or donate." 

They still urge people to take their pets with them. The shelter is aiding displaced families and their pets in the form of pet food, leashes, and even emergency boarding to those who are unable to take their animals with them. 

These heroes stand ready to help animals in need in any way they can. 

They expect many more injured animals to arrive once the fires have been contained and people are allowed to return to the devastated areas. In the meantime, they have provided the following numbers to call if locals come across an injured animal. "If you find injured wildlife, please text our wildlife helpline at 626.344.1129. If you find any other animal, including dogs and cats, please call Animal Control at 626.792.7151 ext. 970.

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Greater Good Charities is responding to these devastating wildfires by sending humanitarian aid as well as pet food and supplies to help displaced people and pets. Donate now to help.