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Dogs transported from Los Angeles fire zones ready for adoption in Massachusetts
Updated: 6:14 AM EST Feb 5, 2025
Nine dogs taken in from Los Angeles animal shelters, as part of a massive relocation effort, are now ready for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston in Dedham, Massachusetts. ARL’s Transport Waggin’ met the plane in Philadelphia on Friday to pick up the dogs and bring them back to ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center.Despite traveling 3,000 miles on a plane and more than 600 miles in a vehicle, the large-breed dogs have settled in quickly, and while fearful, are showcasing their personalities, ARL said.They’ve also adapted to the change of environment, going from sunny California to snowy New England. They have received medical and behavioral evaluations, and with clean bills of health, are now ready to find their new homes and experience their first winter in Massachusetts.Info: Dogs up for adoption at ARLThe dogs were available for adoption in L.A. animal shelters and were not owned animals. With such a wide swath of destruction during the wildfires, resources are stretched to the limit, including animal shelters. While gratifying and essential to assist those impacted by the wildfires, a transport of this magnitude is a costly endeavor, and those interested in donating to offset the cost of the relocation trip and cover the care of these dogs can click here.
Nine dogs taken in from Los Angeles animal shelters, as part of a massive relocation effort, are now ready for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston in Dedham, Massachusetts.
ARL’s Transport Waggin’ met the plane in Philadelphia on Friday to pick up the dogs and bring them back to ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center.
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Despite traveling 3,000 miles on a plane and more than 600 miles in a vehicle, the large-breed dogs have settled in quickly, and while fearful, are showcasing their personalities, ARL said.
They’ve also adapted to the change of environment, going from sunny California to snowy New England. They have received medical and behavioral evaluations, and with clean bills of health, are now ready to find their new homes and experience their first winter in Massachusetts.
Info: Dogs up for adoption at ARL
The dogs were available for adoption in L.A. animal shelters and were not owned animals. With such a wide swath of destruction during the wildfires, resources are stretched to the limit, including animal shelters.
While gratifying and essential to assist those impacted by the wildfires, a transport of this magnitude is a costly endeavor, and those interested in donating to offset the cost of the relocation trip and cover the care of these dogs can click here.
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