Intense fires are still raging in Los Angeles and extreme winds forecasted for today and tomorrow pose a deadly new threat to wildlife.
Rescuers are being overwhelmed by the number of wild bird and animal victims and these creatures badly need your help.
A mountain lion in Los Angeles seeks refuge from the burning landscape. Credit: Jason Klassi/Getty
“Tragically, many wildlife are impacted by wildfires and lose their lives. But for those that can be rescued, our staff is trained and ready to triage and treat burn and smoke inhalant victims.” – Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
LosAngeles’ wildfires are catastrophic for wildlife.
Owls, opossums, coyotes, bobcats, rabbits and mountain lions all need immediate emergency care. Our partner, Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County (WWCC), is taking in as many as it can, but it needs help.
The animals arrive in terrible conditions, and as the fires continue to rage, more are pouring in all the time. Your donation will help cover the cost of critical care, including X-rays to check for broken bones, veterinary wipe-downs to remove toxic soot, burn wound treatment, skin grafts, emergency oxygen, and surgery for the severely injured.
Deer surveying the charred, barren wasteland that remains of their home in the Palisades. Credit: Apu Gomes/Getty
The fires, among the most destructive in Los Angeles’ history, have razed 40,300 acres (16,300 hectares) of land so far – an area larger than the city of Paris.
Experts believe the disaster has been exacerbated by global warming, as climate-related extreme events increase in frequency and intensity across the globe.
Search and rescue missions are underway for injured wildlife seared by fire.
Our partner works tirelessly to help wild animals caught in natural disasters. Credit: WWCC
Imagine the terror of these helpless creatures as fires blaze around them, with no hope of escape. It is the stuff of nightmares.
Our team is ready to find and triage survivors, stabilize them and give them critical care – but they need our help to save them.
Your donation today will help save wild animals caught in LA’s cataclysmic fires.
Credit: WWCC
It is a deeply distressing situation, but we know that with your help today, we can bring comfort and hope to animals who have lost everything.
Please, open your heart to the tragic wild animals of Los Angeles, and donate any amount you can right away.
