Help provide emergency rescue, care, food, and shelter for animals and underserved families affected by California's wildfires
Over the past weeks, out-of-control wildfires that continue to burn have devastated Southern California, leaving families and their beloved animals in urgent need of help. Homes have been destroyed, communities displaced, and countless dogs, cats, and other animals are injured, vulnerable, and scared.
These fires are some of the most devastating in California's history and could very well become one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Thousands continue to flee their homes, and critical infrastructure has been destroyed.
Your gift today can...
🐾 Provide emergency animal rescue and care
🌟 Launch the emergency crisis resilience response fund
You can provide hope for animals that need it most.
Your generous gift today can ensure that animals in crisis receive emergency care and shelter. As the fires continue to burn, your donation will ensure that emergency response services are available for animals and pet guardians who need them most.
If you’re unable to make a gift today, but would still like to help, we encourage you to help spread the word by sharing this message with your network. Whether it’s providing life-saving care to injured animals or ensuring they have somewhere to go, your support can make a direct, life-changing difference.
Thank you so much for standing with us when it matters most and showing up for animals in need.
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