Intense wildfires in Southern California destroyed over 40,000 acres, including vital habitat for wildlife. The fires quickly spread leaving animals little time to escape the flames. 

The heroes at Pasadena Humane and the Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center have been treating and caring for countless injured animals since the fires began. Some are pets that were separated from their families while other are wild animals attempting to flee the inferno. 

Since the fires began, the wildlife center has seen a growing number of injured bobcats. These elusive animals who usually avoid people are now in need of their help to survive.

One male bobcat was trying to escape the fire and was struck by a vehicle. He was found injured in a bush by a Good Samaritan who contacted the center for help. 

The shelter wrote, "Our veterinary team sedated the bobcat and took x-rays to assess his injuries. The results showed a broken pelvis, but fortunately, his prognosis is positive. He was transferred to the California Wildlife Center, where he will continue his recovery until he’s ready to be released back into the wild."

A concerned bystander spotted a female bobcat unable to move and immediately contacted the shelter. The Animal Control Officer arrived on the scene and knew the bobcat was injured when she didn't attempt to run away. 

She was brought back to the center where they discovered that all her paws were severely burned, and she was suffering from dehydration and malnutrition. They said, "She was also very thin, dehydrated, and probably hadn't eaten for several days." 

The team bandaged her paws and started her on medication. She is slowly starting to improve and has started to eat. 

The dedicated staff are doing all they can to treat and care for these poor animals, but they need our support.  

Donate now to help fund medical care for injured wildlife and give them a chance to return to the wild.

Greater Good Charities has been on the ground since the fires started handing out pet food & essential supplies to those in need and working with local shelters to fund medical care for injured animals. 

With your support, they will continue to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires. It will take months to heal and rebuild. Together, we CAN make a difference.