PHOENIX – Dozens of dogs are in Phoenix after being rescued from the fires in Los Angeles.
It’s one of the many ways Arizona is helping fire victims in California.
Animal shelters are running out of room as the state’s wildfires continue to spread.
Over 50 dogs hopped on a flight to make their way across state lines to Arizona.
The backstory:
The California non-profit ‘wing of rescue’ hit the tarmac at Phoenix’s Deer Valley airport this afternoon.
The Arizona humane society unloaded 21 kennels with the rest heading to Tucson.
All of it was an effort to help make room in Los Angeles animal shelters.
What they’re saying:
“I know these fires are still ongoing. It’s a heartbreaking situation and a big part of what is affecting our shelters. They’re just overrun, and they need the space so that way they can continue to save even more lives in LA,” said Kelsey Dickerson of the Arizona Humane Society.
Picture Day
It’s picture day for sweet pups like Amadella here.
Amadella poses for the camera. She will be up for adoption at the Arizona Humane Society once her photo hits the internet.
They will soon be on the Arizona Humane Society’s website with a blue logo showing they made the trip all the way from California.
Los Angeles shelters were already filled when the wildfires hit the community.
Familes and animals alike lost their homes and shelters quickly reached maximum capacity.
The dogs brought to the Valley were already living in the shelter before the fires.
“we wanted to make sure that we weren’t taking any pets that could potentially be reunited with their owners in California,” said Dickerson. “That way we can help them keep much-needed, critical, life-saving kennel space over there.”
Dig deeper:
Neighboring states are stepping up to make room for the animals that need immediate medical attention and care.
“Our field team is actually the state designated first responder for pets in need when a disaster strikes,” said Dickerson.
What’s next:
After the pups are processed here at Sunnyslope, they will be taken to one of the three Arizona Humane Society locations across the Valley.
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