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Animal Information
Lost pets as a result of wildfire will be held at county animal shelters for extended periods of time in order for owners to reclaim them.
To obtain more information or to search for lost pets online, contact the County of San Diego Animal Services at (619) 236-4250 or visit, http://www.sddac.com/lostandfound.asp. For information on veterinary care for animals affected by fires and a list of local shelters, click here.
Large animals and livestock will be held for an extended period of time at temporary emergency shelters. For more information, contact San Diego County Animal Services at (619) 236-4250 or visit, http://www.sddac.com.
When returning your animals home,
- remove all debris from fields, pastures or anywhere that animals roam. Look carefully for any small or hidden objects that could injure your animals.
- carefully inspect any remaining animal food for damage from fire, smoke, debris, chemicals, or heat damage.
- make sure animals do not ingest or inhale burned plant material and do not feed animals on the ground.
- only give your animals clean water and keep them away from water sources which have not been tested for bacteria.
- keep feeders and troughs clean at all times.
- keep animals hydrated with plenty of fresh water (watch for ash contamination) to avoid dehydration and heat stress.
- keep animals indoors or in the shade and confined in an area where stresses will be minimized.
Information on recommended care for horses exposed to wildfire smoke can be found at: Wildfire Smoke and Horses.
If your animals have had fire-related animal injuries or losses, contact the San Diego County Veterinarian at (858) 694-2838. For more information and reporting forms you can also visit the County Veterinarian's Website at http://www.sdcountyvet.org.
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