Mountain lions, goats and donkeys in LA have been seen fleeing to safety from the blistering infernos as the city’s shelters fill up with lost pets.
Videos show wild animals running for their lives from the wildfires which have already claimed the lives of around 16 people while burning over 37,000 acres of land and destroying 12,000 structures in its wake.
In one clip take in the night, a mountain lion and two small cubs are seen running down Topanga Canyon Boulevard, California, away from the Palisades fire.
As the fire moved east, residents from the exclusive neighbourhood of Brentwood were evacuated and another video showed a flock of goats being ushered down from the hills to safer areas.
Meanwhile, animal shelters, volunteers are helping lost pets find safety and a dog groomer is cleaning up pets who were found in a shaken state.
Hundreds of dogs and cats that were lost or displaced due to the fires are being flown to shelters in other states, such as Utah, as the shelters in LA are overwhelmed and at risk of danger.
Videos posted on Instagram show selfless volunteers in Burbank loading up planes with dogs and cats in crates and calling for people to foster or adopt them.
Lisa Jenai Hernandez, or as she calls herself ‘Groomer to the Rescue, has posted videos to Instagram showing her cleaning up 15 dogs from the Paws For Like K9 Rescue in Mission Hills.
In one clip take in the night, a mountain lion and two small cubs are seen running down Topanga Canyon Boulevard, California , away from the Palisades fire
One of the two mountain lion cubs seen running for its life as the fires continue to rage and spread
As the fire moved east, residents from the exclusive neighbourhood of Brentwood were evacuated and another video showed a flock of goats being ushered down from the hills to safer areas
The pooches looks shaken up as they lay on a table whilst Lisa shaves their dirty and matted fur but are comforted with cuddles and love.
In one of the videos, Lisa said: ‘There 15 of these doggies surrendered to the shelter yesterday, they’re pretty yucky and stinky but we are getting them cleaned up one at a time.’
Canine Rescue Club, Dog Ppl and Paws For Life teamed up to rescue 250 dogs in just six hours after sending out a plee for people willing to foster them.
On Saturday, Pasadena Humane, an LA-based animal shelter, posted a video of a five-day-old puppy rescued from under a collapsed building during an evacuation in Pasadena.
The pup was taken straight to their ICU where they discovered burns on her tiny ears.
They said she is now ‘safe and resting in an incubator’ and will be heading to her foster home immediately.
Pasadena Humane said they have taken in over 400 animals from the Eaton Fire and are calling for people to donate money so they can provide them with resources.
Elsewhere, a tortoise, named Houdini, was seen wandering streets in the Eaton area as people evacuated the area.
Hundreds of dogs and cats that were lost or displaced due to the fires are being flown to shelters in other states, such as Utah , as the shelters in LA are overwhelmed and at risk of danger
Videos posted on Instagram show selfless volunteers loading up planes with dogs in crates and calling for people to foster or adopt them
A lost cat being tended to in Burbank before they are put on a plane to be flown to a shelter in another state
Lisa Jenai Hernandez, or as she calls herself ‘Groomer to the Rescue, has posted videos to Instagram showing her cleaning up 15 dogs from the Paws For Like K9 Rescue in Mission Hills
It seems Houdini is now safe as another pictured shows the reptile being held by a man standing with a member of a rescue team.
Animal protection organization, In Defense of Animals, has been supporting rescuers and providing life-saving aid for animals impact by the wildfires.
In Defense of Animals board member Sammy Zablen, has been working tirelessly to evacuate animals from dangerous areas.
On January 8, he responded to a desperate plea from Philozoia Animal Rescue in Malibu’s Tuna Canyon, which has been burned down, to evacuate two ponies from the scorched property.
The drive would have usually taken only 20 minutes but took over three hour due to rockslides, fallen trees and fire debris blocking the route.
Elsewhere, a tortoise, named Houdini, was seen wandering streets in the Eaton area as people evacuated the area
It seems Houdini is now safe as another pictured shows the reptile being held by a man standing with a member of a rescue team
On January 8, In Defense of Animals board member Sammy Zablen responded to a desperate plea from Philozoia Animal Rescue in Malibu’s Tuna Canyon, which has been burned down, to evacuate two ponies from the scorched property
On Saturday, Pasadena Humane, a nonprofit organisation, posted a video of a five-day-old puppy rescued from under a collapsed building during an evacuation in Pasadena
When they finally arrived, the ponies’ pen was broken and they were missing but they were found and saved after a 30 minute search.
In Defense of Animals told Storyful: ‘Upon arrival, the team discovered the ponies’ corral was broken and the animals were missing.
‘The team searched the area for 30 minutes, leaving food, water, and dousing the roof with water to mitigate further damage.
‘The two ponies have now been recovered by Philozoia, but two dogs remain missing, and the rescue center was completely destroyed.’
Earlier in the week, Pasadena Humane shared harrowing images of animals injured in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
It added that several animals have had to be treated in the ICU, as they have come in suffering from severe burns and dehydration.
The charity has also posted a series of images showing the wounded animals who were caught in the middle of the historic wildfires.
One picture shows a pained ginger cat, whose whiskers appear to have been burnt off by the flames.
An animal welfare charity has shared harrowing images of animals injured in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
Pasadena Humane – an LA-based animal shelter – said it has taken in over 300 animals due to evacuations
The shelter said several animals have had to be treated in the ICU, as they have come in suffering from severe burns and dehydration
Dog Roxy had to be treated for dehydration and burn marks, the shelter said
‘This poor cat came to us in bad shape. He was found outside by a nice community member who rushed straight to us for help. His face and body are covered in burns. Our Veterinary team has wasted no time treating him, cleaning his wounds and giving him eye drops to help with his eye irritation due to smoke exposure. He is safe in our ICU, where he is resting in an oxygen kennel as he recovers’, Pasadena Humane wrote in an Instagram caption.
Another image shared by the shelter on social media shows a white dog covered in ash and burn marks as it gets examined by a vet.
The severely dehydrated dog was reportedly found near the site of the fires with burns on his paw pads.
A different, smaller dog was also pictured displaying blisters on her tummy as well as open wounds in her mouth.
The shelter wrote: ‘Roxy is actually a white dog ,but as you can see, she’s coated completely in ash. She was found in the fire zones, in a house that had collapsed. She has severe burns on her face and body, as well as ulcers in her eyes due to the fire exposure. Her gums are extremely inflamed from carbon monoxide inhalation. She is safely in our ICU, where she has received burn care, pain medications and antibiotics for her eyes. She is very scared, but is currently resting in an oxygen kennel’.
A separate video shared by the shelter shows Roxy recovering in a kennel.
Picture shows an injured bird
The animal shelter has advised pet owners under evacuation orders to take their furry friends with them, and is also offering free animal food to those who need it
It also said that its Animal Control officers are on the ground trying to find and help animals displaced by the fires, and has urged people to donate via a fundraising website so that they can continue their efforts
A bird rescued from the fires is seen with burnt feathers as it sits in a cosy knitted nest
Other images show birds with burnt wings and tails. In one photo, a peacock is seen receiving treatment from a vet.
The animal shelter has advised pet owners under evacuation orders to take their furry friends with them, and is also offering free animal food to those who need it.
It also said that its Animal Control officers are on the ground trying to find and help animals displaced by the fires, and has urged people to donate via a fundraising website so that they can continue their efforts.
Other videos and images have been shared online of desperate animals attempting to escape the hellish blaze.