Los Angeles, we're in this together

As the wildfires wreak havoc on our city, your VCA care team is here to support our community and help you and your pet stay safe.

From local updates to veterinary advice, find more answers and resources below.

 

Pet Resources | Find Veterinary Care | Find a Shelter | Home Delivery | Smoke Inhalation Info

Helpful Resources Ways to Give | Foster a Pet Pet Adoption | FAQs

 

 

Pet Resources for Evacuees


VCA West Los Angeles is open and coordinating efforts to support affected pets and their owners.

Emergency resources and services include:

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Free Evacuee Pet Boarding

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Free Pet Supply Grab Bags

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Free Cat & Small Dog Carriers

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Emergency Medical Services

 

Call VCA West LA at 310-473-2951

 

Donated pet supplies are also being gathered and distributed at many local shelters and humane societies.
Check your nearby shelters to see if assistance is available.

 

 

Evacuated and Needing Veterinary Care?

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VCA Emergency & Urgent Care

Discounted care services will be available to pets impacted by the wildfires.
Participating locations include:


VCA Adler Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
818-893-6366
169 Roscoe Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
310-473-2951
1900 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center
310-473-1561
1535 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley
818-883-8387
22123 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

VCA Animal Specialty Group
818-244-7977
4641 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Mar Vista
310-558-5121
12108 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Torrance
424-265-7291
18305 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504

VCA Boarding Facilities

We offer free boarding at many locations for those displaced by the fires.
Please contact the hospitals directly for availability.


VCA Community Companion Animal Hospital
626-287-0527
5271 Sereno Drive, Temple City, CA 92780

VCA Mission Animal Hospital
626-289-3643
25 W Mission Road, Alhambra, CA 91801

VCA Chatsworth Veterinary Center
818-341-7770
21418 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311

VCA Adler Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
818-893-6366
169 Roscoe Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343

 

Trying to reunite with your pet?

Find an Animal Shelter Near You

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Click here for all LA County Animal Shelters


Baldwin Park Animal Care Center

626-962-3577
4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Agoura Animal Care Center
818-991-0071
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Carson Animal Care Center
310-523-9566
216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248

Downey Animal Care Center
562-940-6898
11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Lancaster Animal Care Center
661-940-4191
5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

Palmdale Animal Care Center
661-575-2888
38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Pasadena Humane Society
626-792-7151
361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

 


Help Reuniting with Your Pet

If your pet has gone missing, report them lost through your HomeAgain® account to trigger alerts that will go out to local shelters and veterinary hospitals. Log into your account

If you're not enrolled with HomeAgain®, you can register any brand of microchip to access recovery services. Enroll Here

 

Ensure Your Pet Food and Medication Deliveries Find You

Deliveries in affected zip codes may experience shipping delays.

Two ways to update your subscription address:

Contact Vetsource 877-738-4443

Go to myVCA.com

 

 

 

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50% Off Home Delivery for Affected Pet Owners

We’re helping impacted clients replace prescriptions left behind with 50% off new Home Delivery orders placed through customer service.

Contact Vetsource 877-738-4443


No Paper Record? We Got You.

Boarding facilities, health certificates for flights and more may require proof of vaccines.

Access your pet’s vaccine status and medical records instantly no matter where you are.

Open the myVCA app

Go to myVCA.com

 

Smoke Inhalation FAQs

Find out how smoke affects your pet and recognize the signs to seek help.

Dog Face Smoke Inhalation in Dogs

Cat Face Smoke Inhalation in Cats

 

 

 

 

Evacuation Preparedness


Follow these steps and checklists to be sure your pet will be set in case you have to leave home suddenly.


Prepare Your Pets

 

 

 

Helpful Resources for Evacuated Individuals
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If you’ve been affected by the wildfires, here are some trusted resources for support:

 

 

For real-time updates on shelters and evacuation routes:
Los Angeles County Emergency Page

For food, shelter and health services:
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

For food and supply distributions:
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

For pet and livestock shelter options:
LA County Animal Care and Control Emergency Response

 

 


Ways to Give

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Help Pasadena Humane Society provide medical care for burned and injured pets by donating directly on their site.

 

Donate Now >




Your Donation Can Make a Difference

If you are in California, you can donate to VCA Charities at your local VCA Animal Hospital through January 31.

VCA Animal Hospitals is proud to support VCA Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in their disaster relief efforts. Thanks to donations from pet lovers like you, VCA Charities has already provided a grant to Pasadena Humane Society to help provide veterinary care, shelter and transportation for over 600 pets.

 

Foster a Displaced Pet

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With the overwhelming number of displaced pets, shelters surrounding Los Angeles are helping coordinate foster placements to create space for incoming animals. Apply now:


The Animal Pad (San Diego)

Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control

Los Angeles Animal Services

Santa Barbara County Animal Services

Boyle Heights Cats

Canine Rescue Club

The Cat Posse

DACC Los Angeles County Animal Control 

Paws for Life K9 Rescue

The Rescue Train

Sandy and the Crew Animal Rescue

Shelter Hope Pet Shop

Southern California Bulldog Rescue



Get Your Pet's Approval

 

Making sure your pet likes their new foster buddy is all about a well-planned introduction.


 

 


Ready to Adopt?

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If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is a great time.
Start your search with these resources: 

 


Boyle Heights Cats

The Cat Posse

DACC Los Angeles County Animal Control*

LAAS Los Angeles Animal Services*

Paws for Life K9 Rescue

The Rescue Train

Southern California Bulldog Rescue

*no-fee adoptions


 

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Given that your VCA Hospital is closed, reach out to any local veterinary hospital or veterinary emergency facility that is open in your vicinity. Explain your situation and see if they're able to assist.

A: This article has helpful information on smoke inhalation in dogs: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/smoke-inhalation-in-dogs. This article addresses smoke inhalation in cats: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/smoke-inhalation-in-cats.

A: If your pet has gone missing, report them lost through your HomeAgain® account to trigger alerts that will go out to local shelters and veterinary hospitals.

If you’re not enrolled with HomeAgain, you can register any brand of microchip to access recovery services.

Home Again Pet Recovery

A: Follow the steps and checklists on https://www.ready.gov/pets to be sure your pet will be set in case you have to leave home suddenly.

A: We recommend visiting American Veterinary Medical Association to learn more about wildfire smoke and it's affects on animals: https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/emergencycare/wildfire-smoke-and-animals