Comments on: California fires: No room for more horses at Del Mar, but still accepting families with pets; VCA offers free boarding in affected areas http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/ The Web blog of the Pet Connection, a pet-care feature syndicated internationally by Universal Press. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:49:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: petlover http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142595 petlover Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:53:29 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142595 Have the manufacturers of horse/livestock trailers offered their vehicles to help move the horses, cows, etc.? Have 4 x 4 truck dealerships stepped in to offer the use of their vehicles to pull the horse trailers? If I had trailers for sale sitting in a lot, I'd use them, new or used, to move the horses and cattle. I see a wonderful relationship between the horse trailer companies and truck dealerships to help out here... Maybe even some good free publicity would come their way? Have the manufacturers of horse/livestock trailers offered their vehicles to help move the horses, cows, etc.?

Have 4 x 4 truck dealerships stepped in to offer the use of their vehicles to pull the horse trailers?

If I had trailers for sale sitting in a lot, I’d use them, new or used, to move the horses and cattle.

I see a wonderful relationship between the horse trailer companies and truck dealerships to help out here…

Maybe even some good free publicity would come their way?

]]> By: Lisa http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142517 Lisa Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:59:18 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142517 Will house cats/dogs misplaced or needing housing during this trying time, free of charge. Located in Costa Mesa, CA. Have backyard for dogs and prefer inside cats ok. messlisa@yahoo.com Will house cats/dogs misplaced or needing housing during this trying time, free of charge. Located in Costa Mesa, CA. Have backyard for dogs and prefer inside cats ok.

messlisa@yahoo.com

]]> By: Terri http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142401 Terri Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:18:11 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142401 Regarding above, didn't know e-mail wouldn't appear in text: californiatgirl@yahoo.com Regarding above, didn’t know e-mail wouldn’t appear in text:
californiatgirl@yahoo.com

]]> By: Terri http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142400 Terri Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:15:53 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142400 Located in Moreno Valley. Will take ferrets, birds and exotics. Free, safe, temporary shelter in a safe loving home. E-mail me with your needs. Located in Moreno Valley. Will take ferrets, birds and exotics. Free, safe, temporary shelter in a safe loving home.

E-mail me with your needs.

]]> By: Linda Spaulding http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142394 Linda Spaulding Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:38:31 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142394 I can take two or three horses if they get along. Perhaps a cat or dog temporarily to help in the fires. I do not have a horse trailer. I have fencing 3 rail, and 2 acres in the Victorville area. Ask for John or Linda I can take two or three horses if they get along. Perhaps a cat or dog temporarily to help in the fires. I do not have a horse trailer.
I have fencing 3 rail, and 2 acres in the Victorville area.
Ask for John or Linda

]]> By: Trudy Jackson http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142330 Trudy Jackson Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:45:05 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142330 Christie, Please be careful and safe. Wishing you and all the animals the best. Christie,
Please be careful and safe. Wishing you and all the animals the best.

]]> By: petlover http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142306 petlover Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:15:11 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142306 My best wishes for the people and animals in the affected areas. It's good to see people working together to help one another and the animals. I hope enough people in other areas of the state offer their fenced land and horse trailers to evacuate the large animals. Saving the horses and cattle is going to take the work of individuals, ranch owners, who have the transport vehicles to get the job done. Are there local equine associations (quarterhorse, paint, etc.) and cattle associations that can step in to organize evacuations of the animals? ...Thoughts are with all of you. My best wishes for the people and animals in the affected areas. It’s good to see people working together to help one another and the animals.

I hope enough people in other areas of the state offer their fenced land and horse trailers to evacuate the large animals. Saving the horses and cattle is going to take the work of individuals, ranch owners, who have the transport vehicles to get the job done.

Are there local equine associations (quarterhorse, paint, etc.) and cattle associations that can step in to organize evacuations of the animals?

…Thoughts are with all of you.

]]> By: wolfdogged http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142068 wolfdogged Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:00:56 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142068 Animal Evacuation Centers: (Up to date info can be found here: http://www.sdhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter__HarrisWitchcreekFire The El Cajon Animal Shelter, located at 1275 North Marshall, will be open today to receive domestic pets and small livestock animals for emergency boarding. Donations of cat and dog food (canned), blankets and towels are welcomed for those wishing to help. Important: Animal Shelters have received literally hundreds of calls in the last few hours from good Samaritans who are offering room, yards, and land for livestock. There is a serious lack of horse trailers to transport these animals. Anyone with an available horse trailer can call the San Diego Animal Support Foundation immediately at 619-847-8755. The San Diego Humane Society's Animal Rescue Reserve team is currently working with the San Diego County Department of Animal Services to evacuate domestic animals and livestock. If possible, place your pet in a crate or carrier and bring any necessary supplies including leashes, food, water and medications as supplies at evacuation centers may be limited. More tips can be found online at www.sdhumane.org . Most Red Cross evacuation centers are accepting pets in carriers. If you do not have or were unable to pet your pet in a carrier or need pet supplies, bring your pet to one of the following Red Cross evacuation centers: Qualcomm Stadium ... 9449 Friars Road in Mission Valley Mira Mesa High School ... 10510 Reagan Road in Mira Mesa Animal Evacuation Centers:
(Up to date info can be found here: http://www.sdhumane.org/site/P.....hcreekFire

The El Cajon Animal Shelter, located at 1275 North Marshall, will be open today to receive domestic pets and small livestock animals for emergency boarding. Donations of cat and dog food (canned), blankets and towels are welcomed for those wishing to help.
Important: Animal Shelters have received literally hundreds of calls in the last few hours from good Samaritans who are offering room, yards, and land for livestock. There is a serious lack of horse trailers to transport these animals. Anyone with an available horse trailer can call the San Diego Animal Support Foundation immediately at 619-847-8755.
The San Diego Humane Society’s Animal Rescue Reserve team is currently working with the San Diego County Department of Animal Services to evacuate domestic animals and livestock.
If possible, place your pet in a crate or carrier and bring any necessary supplies including leashes, food, water and medications as supplies at evacuation centers may be limited. More tips can be found online at http://www.sdhumane.org .
Most Red Cross evacuation centers are accepting pets in carriers.
If you do not have or were unable to pet your pet in a carrier or need pet supplies, bring your pet to one of the following Red Cross evacuation centers:
Qualcomm Stadium … 9449 Friars Road in Mission Valley
Mira Mesa High School … 10510 Reagan Road in Mira Mesa

]]> By: glock http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142018 glock Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:07:00 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-142018 Information from Liz passed to Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Southern Region and Western Region, HSUS Information from Liz passed to Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Southern Region and Western Region, HSUS

]]> By: Jennifer J http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-141967 Jennifer J Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:00:16 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/10/22/vca-animal-hospitals-offers-free-boarding-for-pets-affected-by-southern-california-fires/#comment-141967 thank you for updating and providing this info. I have sent the link as far and wide as I can! thank you for updating and providing this info. I have sent the link as far and wide as I can!

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