Residents in Path of California Wildfires Urged to Plan for Pets’ Safety

From the Humane Society of the United States:

"Wildfires raging from Santa Barbara to San Diego have
forced Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state
of emergency for seven southern California counties.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
strongly urges all pet owners in the path of the fires
to plan ahead for the safety of their animal
companions.

Strong winds and dry conditions have fed the fires
that have already forced thousands of residents to
evacuate their homes. HSUS employees are ready to
evacuate The Fund For Animals Wildlife Center in
Ramona, Calif., which houses a wide variety of rescued
animals. Local volunteers helped the fast-acting staff
to prepare the site and protect the animals at the
Wildlife Center. Fires are burning to the east of the
center such that the animals are currently outside the
path of the fires.

Employees at the Wildlife Center, who have experienced
evacuations first-hand, urge all residents in the path
of the fires to be prepared to take their pets if they
have to leave their homes. If the area is not safe for
you, it is not safe for your pets. Information
regarding pet and large animal evacuation centers is
being widely broadcast on local television and radio
outlets. No animal needs to be left behind as long as
they can be transported."

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