We would like to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our shelter staff, volunteers, and Emergency Volunteer Rescue Team (EVRT) during the recent Mountain Fire. In the midst of the emergency, 446 animals were brought to us for safety, either by their families or by members of our Emergency Volunteer Rescue Team, 38 of whom worked TIRELESSLY to rescue and transport animals from the fire’s path, often through hazardous conditions!
Our amazing shelter staff who worked 12-hour shifts, caring for animals at both the Camarillo Shelter and the Ventura County Fairgrounds. They managed intake, provided safe shelter for animals, and gave comfort to families who had lost so much.
We also want to recognize the 121 VCAS volunteers who collectively worked 416 hours at the Camarillo Shelter, managing donations, cleaning kennels, and comforting animals whose families had been evacuated.
We are also deeply grateful for the generosity of those who donated: Operation Blankets of Love (a van full of pet supplies), Blue Ribbon Hay & Grain (260 bales of hay), Spoofdawg to the Rescue, (a truckload of food and supplies), and NENN Equine who treated injured horses.
We are sincerely thankful to everyone who helped with animal care and rescue during this challenging time. We know many in our community have lost so much, and the road to recovery will be long, but we are here to help in any way we can.
Thank you for standing together and supporting our mission. – Ventura County Animal Services
PS: Those who wish to support our shelter, please consider making a donation during our Giving Tuesday fundraiser by clicking here. at www.vcas.us/GivingTuesday.
