"The California wildfires are like Katrina in size and scope but not in animal need. There are more people willing to help than tasks", said Richard Crook, Rapid Response manger of Best friends Animal Society.

An evacuee naps with her dog at Steele Canyon High School Tuesday in Spring Valley, California. Getty image.

KAT 5 Animal Rescue has been monitoring the animal rescue needs in California. We are told that we are not needed on the ground at this time. Supplies and placement are needed. KAT 5 will update the supply needs and volunteer needs as information becomes available.

Residents have largely evacuated with their pets. Local animal groups and authorities are well organized.

KAT 5 has compiled a list of temporary placements for animals of every species. Please contact KAT 5 for this information or any form of assistance.

KAT 5 Animal Rescue: 972-898-3300
kat5animalrescue@yahoo.com

Firsthand volunteer and supply needs to be updated daily:

1. New Leash on Life: 661-255-0097 (ask for Claire or Stephanie)

16742 Placerita Canyon Rd.
Newhall, CA. 91321

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help to construct/resurrect the dog runs that were blown down in the winds. They need strong hands that have construction know how. The need is immediate so that they can let the dogs out.
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2. Del Mar Fairgrounds: 858-509-5245 (spoke with Carol Nolson)

2260 Jimmy Durant Blvd

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for horse feeding and to clean the horse stalls. Volunteer times are 7 AM and 2 PM everyday. They are good on supplies but need volunteers.
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3. Oaks Stable: 714-316-9537 (Michelle).

30753 LaPata Ave.
San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675

Surf City Animal Response Team is in charge here and they are good on volunteers but they are desperate for horse supplies. They just got 180 more horses from Camp Pendelton. They now have 700 horses!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Carrots
Apples
Wheel Barrels
Shavings
Big buckets for water
Pitch forks
Rakes
Halters
Lead lines
Lurche lines

Can bring supplies anytime. If send must say, "Attn SCART".

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