Public Safety
dog sits next to his "go-kit" for emergencies

Pet Preparedness Month Reminds Residents to Make Plans for Furry Family Member

| 9:48 AM

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June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal Services are reminding residents to make sure their family disaster preparedness plan includes provisions for their household pets.

Animals
farm animals at the Bonita shelter

VIDEO: Animals Evacuated from the Valley Fire Are Being Cared for by County Animal Services

| 2:24 PM

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San Diego County Animal Services are working with partner agencies to care for animals whisked away from fire danger. Animal Services staff are providing care and refuge for animals at two sites currently. For those in need, the Bonita shelter and the Iron Oak Canyon Ranch site are still accepting evacuated animals, small animals can go to Bonita and large animals can go to the Iron Oak Canyon Ranch site.