Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the fires in Southern California and applaud the heroic efforts of those fighting to save and accommodate people and their beloved animals at this time.
There are numerous resources online for those in need and those who wish to help. We have put together a non exhaustive list of links to some of these below. We will add to these resources as initiatives and responses emerge for the humans and horses impacted.
UPDATE 13/1/2025 :
Santa Anita Park race track has a dynamic updated flowpage to inform those looking for ways to help, please consider volunteering or donating to the charities listed below that are on the frontlines of fire relief:
UPDATE 12/1/2025 :
Check out the beautiful team at Believe Ranch & Rescue who are reaching out to help horses at their facility and their connections below in Equine Resources. They rescue horses and deliver equine assisted services.
Santa Anita Park (1/ST Racing) supporting their Community relief efforts and helping to restore power *you can visit their flow page for updated resources https://flow.page/santaanitapark-1 :
"Ongoing relief efforts have been set up on the track's expansive property, including a large charity drop-off and a utility basecamp working to restore power to the Los Angeles area. Santa Anita Park’s expansive property is currently being used to support several relief efforts. The large charity drop-off that was set up at the Rose Bowl was relocated to Santa Anita Park’s south parking lot Friday afternoon, with thousands driving in to give what they can or pick up what they need. Southern California Edison is using the entire north parking lot as their basecamp to restore power to those in the affected areas and Santa Anita Park is working with additional response organizations requesting space."
Read full article 'Santa Anita Cancels Weekend Racing To Accommodate Wildfire Relief Efforts' in The Paulick Report
Read official Press Release from Santa Anita Park
Human Resources
The following links take you directly to pages with various categories of resources, and in many cases to where you can donate. They will include many wonderful efforts to offer assistance and to accept donations.
NB Disclaimer : these are links to external organisations, we advise you to double check any organisation requesting donations to ensure their credibility. Thank you.
US Government :
https://www.usa.gov/california-wildfires
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4856
https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
https://wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov/general-info/health-information/
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/
https://www.lahsa.org/news?article=1014-resources-to-support-those-during-the-l-a-fires
https://211la.org/LA-Wildfires
https://www.ready.gov/wildfires
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/disaster-help-center
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Organisations on the ground supporting victims of the wildfires :
Equine Resources
Update 13/1/2025 Animal / Equine :
Stables at Fairplex Pomona (909) 865 4357
Needs : Volunteers & Donations.
Hansen Dam Horse Park - 818 896 6514
We will add to these resources as we go along, we cite in particular the good advice from the American Horse Council (you can expand to read by clicking below) :
American Horse Council
"The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, have led to mandatory evacuations and the displacement of numerous large animals.
How You Can Help:
Provide Shelter: If you have facilities like barns or pastures, consider offering temporary refuge for evacuated animals.
Volunteer: Assist with animal transportation or care at designated shelters.
Donate Supplies: Items such as hay, feed, water buckets, and medical supplies are in high demand. Donate through your local rescues, sanctuaries, staging areas, and designated LA Sheltering locations.
Current Large Animal Sheltering Locations:
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
Important Resources:
Palisades Fire updates: LAFD.org/alerts
LA County Emergency Information: lacounty.gov/emergency
Animal Care and Control Updates: animalcare.lacounty.gov
Emergency Preparedness for Pets: ready.lacounty.gov/pet-disaster-supply-kits/
Stay Informed:
Follow @ReadyLACounty and @LACoFDPIO on Twitter for real-time updates."
County of Los Angeles
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/emergency-animal-shelter-information-los-angeles-county-fires/
Emergency animal shelter information
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
USEF is working with agencies helping equine populations in the wake of the California wildfires via their Equine Disaster Relief Fund
American Wild Horse Conservation
A list of resources including evacuation centres, relief and how to help
Compton Cowboys
https://www.facebook.com/comptoncowboys
https://www.instagram.com/comptoncowboys/
https://www.instagram.com/randysavvy/
Helping to haul horses needing to be evacuated.
Southern California Equine Emergency Evacuation
https://www.facebook.com/groups/158954694272977/about
Southern California Equine Emergency Evacuation is a Facebook group for helping to coordinate evacuations, ask for help in evacuations or other equine emergency related posts.
Believe Ranch and Rescue
https://www.believeranchandrescue.org/
Mission : We rescue humans and horses through training, connection, and love. Our horses free humans from worry, anxiety, and depression. Working together, their ability to love and trust is restored.
https://www.facebook.com/believeranchandrescue/
https://www.instagram.com/believeranchandrescue/
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA FIRE VICTIMS we have places for your horses to evacuate to here in Santa Ynez Valley at our rescue ranch. It’s about 1.5hr drive from the devastating fire in Palisades.
Horse Intake In Santa Ynez
We have a few runs, stalls and two small pastures we can make available for anyone in need! We can take approx 20 horses. Weather you had to evacuate or your are worried about smoke inhalation for your horses please know we can help and would love to get your horses to safety!
Horse Intake In Malibu Area :
Our dear friends @alexhainer and @juliehainer also have space for horses in a declared safe zone in Malibu off Kaynan Dume! They have stalls and arena and 8 acres available to host horses in need.
We can also help haul@your horses to their safe zone ( declared by Fire department) . The area has a huge turn around drive way for fire trucks and trailers to get in and out easily! If you want somewhere close to keep your horses safe out of evacuation area please reach out directly to Alex Hainer @alexhainer
Please share DM or comment below if you know anyone in need! We must come together in this difficult time! We are here we are open and ready to help!
Our hearts go out and we continue to pray for all those who lost homes and animals in this devastating fire!