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Jan 16, 2025

See my Flipboard magazine “Los Angeles County fires" for resources for those in need

My Flipboard magazine "Los Angeles County fires" is where I am clipping helpful links and lists of resources for people and their pets affected by the disastrous fires that started at 10:30 AM on January7, 2025 ---useful news & features, ways to donate, where more volunteers are needed, wildlife in need and more info as I become aware. Thanks to all who are helping.
https://flipboard.com/@lizardmarsh/los-angeles-county-fires-mt9qdjbrz

Jan 13, 2025

Pasadena Humane Society

California : Fires cause much hardship for pets and widilfe as well as humans. Monetary help is the #1 need at Pasadena Humane Society now so that they can acquire supplies as needed.

Here is a report by ABC regarding the situation at Pasadena Humane Society subsequent to the Eaton fire: https://youtu.be/qMcXp3W69fI?si=jq0yP3xaN0sVjrxu

I read that one shouldn't assume people left their animals behind on purpose. Tthe fires started at ~10:30 AM and evacuation orders were issued two hours later, and many people would have been at work.

Donate to Pasadena Humane at: https://search.app/namZ2hHX952ohEbX8

#Pasadena #California #donate #donations #fires #pets #horses #dogs #birds cats #wildlife #bekind

Jan 11, 2025

Anywhere: What can you do to help those affected by the California fires | BlogPaws

Please consult these resources for shelter and other help, share, rescue, donate, and/or connect with BlogPaws.com for updates to their 1/10/25 email herebelow.

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Subject: What can you do to help those affected by the California fires?
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Hi Liz.

Our hearts have been heavy as the wildfires in California tear through communities. It's hard to even grasp the idea that 10 lives, 10,000 structures, and we're sure hundreds of pet's lives have been lost.

We remember how helpless we felt as we watched fires overtake Jessica's and Chloe's local communities in Colorado back on December 30, 2021.

Seeing the magnitude of loss in California feels almost too overwhelming to process.

We have gathered information to share with our community who may be feeling similar to us, and so that you can share some resources with anyone you know who has been affected.

Information and Assistance

California Wildfire Resources by Meryl Suissa, Founder Marshall Fire Community. Meryl stepped up and has continued to manage a Facebook Group for everyone affected by the wildfires in Colorado 3 years ago. During that time she learned a lot and people shared a lot. She gathered the top pieces of information together in this document to help those who have lost everything and are not sure where to turn. If you know anyone that this could help, please pass it along.
The Watch Duty App. For anyone looking for real-time updates, firefighting efforts, and real-time alerts (via mobile app). You can check the website or download the mobile app on Apple or Android. To see updates do the following:
- Click on the incident / fire
- You will see Evacuation Notices and Notes
- After you scroll past Evacuation Notices, you will see a feed with Updates and a second tab for Shelters (for people + animals)
211 LA and Airbnb. Airbnb.org is partnering with the 211 LA organization who is identifying residents in need of temporary housing and helping to connect them to Airbnb stays. They are specifically focused on residents who have either lost their home or been forced to evacuate in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas. Impacted residents can request assistance for temporary housing support from Airbnb.org by filling out this intake form with 211 LA.
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources shared this on Instagram. Visit mutualaidla.org if you are looking to help out. You can search through the list for orgs who have listed Volunteer & Donation needs. You can also check out this post for more details around how to mobilize or the Group Directory to plug into a local group that might be mobilizing already.
Spread the word to NOT drink water from evacuated areas. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEl4aJFtU1F/ The State Water Resources Control Board, Pasadena Public Health Department, and Pasadena Water and Power Water System are advising Pasadena residents to NOT USE THE TAP WATER FOR DRINKING AND COOKING IN THE IMPACTED AREAS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DO NOT DRINK YOUR TAP WATER AND USE ONLY BOTTLED WATER. DO NOT TRY AND TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF.

Animal Specific Assistance

Pasadena Humane shared several animal specific updates in this Instagram post. They also shared this, "Our Animal Control Officers have been on the ground helping animals in the community. While they are not going into the active fire areas, we are preparing to get in many injured animals that will need our help in those areas once the fires are cleared. If you find injured wildlife, please text our wildlife helpline at 626.344.1129. If you find any other animal, including dogs and cats, please call Animal Control at 626.792.7151 ext. 970."
Emergency Animal Shelter Information: L.A. County Fires. See here where to take large animals and/or small animals.
Southern California Veterinary Medical Association is posting regular updates with information for local people on their Facebook Page.
Free answers to pet health questions. Pet parents in California who have pet health questions can book a video consult with a licensed Chewy Veterinarian for free with code: CHEWYHELPS. They did not say when this would expire.

Donations

Pasadena Humane
California Fire Foundation
World Central Kitchen (to provide fresh meals to communities in need)

Special Community Fundraiser Feature

Nicole Ellis standing with her dog, Maggie, and Laura Nativo with her dog, Delilah, smiling

On January 4th, Laura Nativo posted this photo of her and Nicole Ellis on her Facebook Page. It was to honor the passing of Karen Pryor, which was a tragedy in and of itself. It's hard to comprehend how just a few days later each of them fled their homes and are now facing the tragedy of losing everything.

Both Laura and Nicole have been a part of the BlogPaws Community for many years. From seeing them at past conferences, to seeing them at trade shows, to working with Nicole on blogging campaigns or with Laura when she spoke at the BlogPaws Conference in Nashville, both of these inspiring women have become our dear friends.

We are beyond heartbroken for the shock they find themselves in today as the memories they created over many, many years...are simply ashes.

If you want to make a donation and know exactly who it is going to, consider donating to either (or both) of their fundraisers. It's impossible to put a dollar sign on what they lost.

Laura's GoFundMe

Nicole's GoFundMe

The fires still rage, which means there will be more updates. If you have information you believe we should share, or you know another BlogPaws Community member who has lost their home, please reply and share that with us.

Hug your loved ones,

The BlogPaws Team

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Nov 28, 2024

Rethink #Thanksgiving : A New #Tradition of #Compassion

Check out these great resources and solutions. Life should not be torture for turkeys.

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From: Lia Wilbourn - Farmed Animals Campaign Coordinator, In Defense of Animals <info@idausa.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 2:31 PM
Subject: Rethink Thanksgiving: A New Tradition of Compassion
To:

Did you know that wild turkeys can live up to ten years in their natural habitat?

How old do you think the turkeys on dinner tables across the country are when they are killed?

The truth is shocking: most are slaughtered at just 12 to 19 weeks old!

I'm Lia Wilbourn, Farmed Animals Campaign Coordinator at In Defense of Animals, and I'm writing to you because this single fact underscores an important truth: turkeys, like all animals, are individuals. They are not commodities for our traditions—they are sentient beings who experience joy, pain, fear, empathy and love.

A Tradition in Need of Change

Each Thanksgiving, over 46 million turkeys are slaughtered in the United States alone. For 99% of them, their short lives are spent in darkness, crowded in sheds, unable to spread their wings or walk without pain. They are mutilated and selectively bred to grow unnaturally large and fast, enduring broken bones, heart failure, and constant discomfort, before being sent to slaughterhouses.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

When we focus on what Thanksgiving is meant to celebrate—gratitude, community, and connection—it becomes clear that these values are deeply misaligned with the exploitation, cruelty and slaughter imposed on turkeys. Why is it that the presence of feathers, talons, and beaks invalidates their right to experience freedom, joy and a life free from harm by humans?

Would we tolerate this if it were done to a group of humans simply because they spoke a different language or looked different from us? Of course not. It's time to extend the same justice and compassion to turkeys and all animals.

Justice and Compassion Is The New Tradition

Let's do unto all animals as we would have them do unto us. Let's create traditions rooted in common decency and kindness, not violence.

Here are some ways you can make a difference:

Discover Their Stories: Learn the truth about these amazing animals and what they face in animal farming in my recent blog, Honor Turkeys and Celebrate Thanksgiving with Compassion.
Witness Their World: Watch My Life as a Turkey on PBS—a true story of a man who raises wild turkeys from hatchlings, forming bonds that forever change his understanding of these incredible birds. Watch Here.
Explore Plant-Based Alternatives: Delicious, compassionate options like Gardein's Plant-Based Roast, Field Roast Celebration Roast, and Tofurky Feast make it easier than ever to celebrate with the nostalgic and traditional flavors you love without the cruelty and killing
Connect With Us for Support: Thanksgiving can be challenging for animal advocates. Meet with kindred spirits who share your values in our Animal Activist Online Support Group on Nov. 28.
Watch Our Recent Webinar: Join the enlightening discussion on vegan advocacy featuring Dr. Faraz Harsini, CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, and myself. Watch Here.
Start Your Vegan Journey Today: Download our free Vegan Starter Guide for making the transition to vegan both easy and delicious.

Let's Change For Them

This Thanksgiving, and every day, let's rewrite the narrative. Together, we can honor all human and non-human animals by not taking part in their exploitation and death. With so many incredible plant-based options and supportive resources available, it's easier than ever to leave animals and their milk and eggs off our plates.

By making new choices, we send a powerful message: gratitude doesn't have to come at the cost of someone else.

Thank you for standing with us and the animals.

With hope and determination,

Lia Wilbourn
Farmed Animals Campaign Coordinator
In Defense of Animals