A vet discusses taking in pets as people evacuate their homes.
Veterinarian on taking in pets during wildfires
Veterinarian Annie Harvilicz discusses taking in pets as people evacuate their homes due to the Southern California wildfires.
Southern California has been severely hit by wildfires, prompting mass evacuations and state of emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The dangerous winds and extreme fire conditions are expected to last through Thursday.
With residents facing evacuation orders, family pets face an uncertain situation.
A dog barks as the Eaton Fire destroys a neigbhorhood in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025.
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Many people in the region have exotic pets and care for animals like llamas, horses and goats that need a safe place to go during this dangerous event.
