Animal Resources for California Wildfires

Our hearts are with all the people and animals impacted by the current wildfires. Here is a list of currently available animal emergency shelters and resources for evacuees in California.

Resources for pet owners

Know of a resource or shelter to add to this list? Please email us at info@redrover.org.

*Please note that these resources have been gathered from public sources. If you are planning to shelter at one of these sites with your animals, please verify that it is open and accepting animals as conditions may have changed.

Pet-friendly lodging resources*:

• PetFriendlyTravel.com – Pet Evacuation and Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters
• Bringfido.com
• Dogfriendly.com
• Pet-friendly-hotels.net
• Petswelcome.com
• Tripswithpets.com
• VCA Animal Hospitals

*Contact these resources directly for current availability.

Veterinary Care:

• RedRover Relief: Financial assistance grants for emergency veterinary care. Applications accepted online.

The Red Cross Emergency app can help keep you and your loved ones safe with real-time alerts, shelter locations and safety advice on wildfires. The Red Cross First Aid app provides instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies. Download these apps for free by searching for “American Red Cross” in your app store or at redcross.org/apps.

For those evacuating pets, large and small, the American Red Cross recommends keeping current photos of you with your pet in the event the animal gets lost, and holding onto information about feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior issues and the name and number of a veterinarian.

Resources by region:

• Northern California
• Southern California

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

MOSQUITO FIRE – El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties

PLACER COUNTY

• NOTE: Placer County Animal Services is at capacity and is no longer accepting animals as of 9/9; instead, animals can go to the site listed below at the Nevada County Fairgrounds
• Large and small animals:
  • Nevada County Fairgrounds – 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA
  • Enter through gate 8 for check in; drop-off only (no camping)
  • No chickens/poultry due to avian flu.
• Temporary evacuation point for RV/trailer/car parking: Auburn Regional Park Gym – 3770 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA
  •  No hookups, sleeping spaces, etc.
  • Additional sheltering space under development

For the latest information, visit: placer.ca.gov/current-incidents

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

• Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center – 7200 Lone Pine Dr, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
  • Must call first: (916) 985-7334
    

(Last updated 9/9/22, 1:24 pm Pacific)