"We had eight cockatoos come in. We've had goats come in. We had one family in Altadena that had a pony and they walked the pony down from Altadena to our shelter," said Dia DuVernet, president and CEO of Pasadena Humane. This showcases the commitment of the community amid the devastation, as people sought to ensure the safety of their beloved pets during the wildfires.
DuVernet said the initial surge of evacuees' pets needing immediate, short-term shelter gave way in the following days to animals brought in by animal search and rescue teams who had found animals in the wildfire zones. This transition highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing the needs of lost and injured animals in the aftermath of such disasters.
"We're seeing burns, we're seeing singed paws, we're seeing singed whiskers. We had one dog come in that appeared to be a dark gray dog, and after we gave it a bath we realized the dog was a white dog," DuVernet shared this dramatic testimony to underscore the significant impact of the wildfires on both animals and their caretakers.
California's insurance commissioner has issued a one-year moratorium on homeowner insurance policy cancellations and non-renewals in areas affected by the Los Angeles fires. Ricardo Lara emphasized, "Now is the time for you to focus on your family and on your health. The last thing you should be worrying about is your insurance." This reflects a larger strategy to help residents recover from these disasters.
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