AVMF donates $20,000 to help veterinarians impacted by California wildfiresNovember 22, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has donated $20,000 to help California veterinarians and animals affected by the wildfires.
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VCA offering free boarding for pets amid California wildfiresAugust 3, 2018VCA Animal Hospitals throughout northern California are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and pocket pets, to families impacted by the area wildfires, including the Carr, Ferguson, Mendocino and Lake County fires. Despite the disastrous effects of the Carr Fire in the Redding area, two hospitals not directly in the evacuation zone remained open to care for the needs of patients. "Following the initial days of this devastating situation, our teams from all three local hospitals are proud to have cared for over 300 displaced pets and will continue to welcome more as long as space is available," said Art Antin, COO of VCA. "All of us are concerned for the welfare of families and their pets across Northern California and are ready to help those in need." Boarding assistance at participating Northern California VCA Animal 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 will also offer a free health assessment exam for pets that have been evacuated or displaced due to the fires. Pet owners who have been evacuated due to …
