SACRAMENTO, CA – Nov. 8, 2018 - VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in northern California are offering free boarding assistance to dogs and cats, and other species at some hospitals to families affected by the forest fire in Butte County. The Camp Fire has forced large-scale evacuations in the town of Paradise and left thousands of people without power.

“When residents with pets are faced with mandatory evacuations and they need to find a safe place to take their pets, we are here to help,” said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. “Our hospitals in the area are extending free boarding for pets, so evacuated families can be assured that their pet is in a safe environment.”

Boarding assistance at participating northern California hospitals is based on space availability. Pets should be current on vaccinations, but in case they are not, VCA veterinarians will update vaccinations free of charge. VCA Hospitals will also offer a free health assessment exam for pets that have been evacuated or displaced due to the Camp Fire.

Affected pet owners who need help boarding their pets are encouraged to identify a hospital near them and call for boarding availability.

VCA Gateway Animal Hospital
Anderson | 530-365-4521

VCA Sacramento Animal Medical Group
Carmichael | 916-331-7430

VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center
Chico | 530-342-7387

VCA Elk Grove Animal Hospital
Elk Grove | 916-685-9589

VCA Bradshaw Animal Hospital
Elk Grove | 916-685-2494

VCA Sunset Animal Medical Center
Fair Oaks | 916-967-7768

VCA Greenback Animal Hospital
Fair Oaks | 916-725-1541

VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic
Loomis | 916-652-5816

VCA Highlands Animal Hospital
N. Highlands | 916-332-2845

VCA American River Animal Hospital
Orangevale | 916-988-1721

VCA Mather Animal Medical Center
Rancho Cordova | 916-362-1863

VCA Cordova Veterinary Hospital
Rancho Cordova | 916-363-9443

VCA Asher Animal Hospital
Redding | 530-224-2200

VCA Companion Animal Hospital
Redding | 530-225-8910

VCA Greenhaven Pocket Animal Hospital
Sacramento | 916-391-3677

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center and Pet Inn
Sacramento | 916-428-9202

VCA All Our Pets Animal Hospital
Sacramento | 916-452-2685

VCA La Riviera Animal Medical Center
Sacramento | 916-361-9274

VCA Natomas Animal Medical Center
Sacramento | 916-925-6138

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center
Sacramento | 916-362-3111

VCA Old River Animal Hospital
Tracy | 209-835-5166

VCA Westside Animal Hospital
West Sacramento | 916-371-8900

VCA Oakwood Animal Hospital
Woodbridge | 209-333-7010

VCA Yuba Sutter Animal Hospital
Yuba City | 530-673-8853