Friday, January 10, 2025 (2:24 pm)

Large-animal evacuation information for Southern California fires

OC Fair & Event Center has not yet been activated as a large-animal evacuation site, but stands ready to assist as soon as notification is given by the California Office of Emergency Services. Coordinated efforts are important to keep animals and people safe during these devastating fires.

Here is a list of emergency services from LA County Animal Care:

Emergency Animal Shelter Information

Los Angeles County Fires: Due to the ongoing Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, the following shelters are available for animals affected by the evacuation orders. Please note capacity details and staffing information:

Large Animals

Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

Antelope Valley Fair 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536

Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744

Capacity for 200 horses; not staffed by DACC

Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

Receiving horses only

Small Animals

Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248

Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Need assistance evacuating? Call (562) 940-6898.