Seattle Welcomes Dozens of Displaced Animals Fleeing California Wildfires

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At least 60 cats and dogs from Los Angeles County animal shelters will arrive at Boeing Field in Washington on Sunday, part of an emergency response to the devastating wildfires in California according to The Seattle Times.
Seattle Humane has partnered with charitable organizations Wings of Rescue and Paws 4 Life K9 Rescue to coordinate this life-saving transport.
Newsweek contacted Seattle Humane via email on Saturday for comment.
Why It Matters
California’s shelters are experiencing severe strain as wildfires force tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, many unable to take their beloved pets.
The emergency transport creates crucial space in Los Angeles area shelters to accommodate animals directly impacted by the fires, which have claimed multiple lives and destroyed thousands of homes and structures.
What To Know
The transported animals come from existing shelter populations rather than pets recently separated from owners due to fires.
Upon arrival in the Emerald City, each animal will receive comprehensive health screenings, necessary vaccinations, and microchipping. Seattle Humane will begin adoption proceedings on Tuesday, with special identifiers marking these California rescues on their adoption website.
The Pittie Project PNW will separately accommodate seven to eight dogs from the Los Angeles area.
What People Are Saying
Brandon Macz, Seattle Humane PR Specialist:

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