Pet Evacuation Shelters
+ Emergency Resources

Know where to go before disaster strikes.

California wildfire season puts our pets at risk every year. Whether you're facing evacuation orders from fires in Altadena, Pacific Palisades, Granada Hills, or anywhere in Los Angeles and Orange County, having an emergency plan for your small pets can save their lives.

This page provides current animal evacuation shelter locations and essential emergency preparation resources for rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, and small pet parents throughout Southern California.

Updated regularly during active fire seasons. Bookmark this page and share it with your local rabbit community.

Emergency Preparedness:
What to Pack for Your Rabbit

Download our emergency kit checklist (see below)

Essential items to have ready:

  • Secure carrier with identification

  • 3-7 days of pellets and hay

  • Water bottles and bowls

  • Critical medications and vet records

  • Comfort items (favorite toy, blanket with your scent)

  • Recent photos for lost pet identification

  • Emergency contact list (your vet, backup contacts)

  • A copy of your rabbit's RHDV-2 vaccination record and veterinary exemption note if applicable - vaccination documentation is required at most animal evacuation shelters.
    Learn more about RHDV-2 + low-cost vaccine clinics →

Pro tip: Keep an emergency kit pre-packed and easily accessible year-round.

Infographic titled 'Buns Out Emergency Kit' with six sections, each containing a bunny illustration and tips for emergency pet care, including first aid kit, pet carrier, hay, fresh greens and water, litterbox and pen setup, and miscellaneous items, on a red and orange background.

Emergency Animal Evacuation Shelters

Shelter locations below reflect the January 2025 fire season. We update this page during active emergencies - bookmark and check back during evacuation orders.

Always call ahead to confirm capacity and species accepted before arriving.

Eaton Fire (Altadena) Animal Evacuation Shelters

  • Los Angeles Equestrian Center

    480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91406

  • Pierce College Equestrian Center

    7100 El Rancho Drive
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

  • Agoura Animal Care Center

    29525 Agoura Road
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Palisades Fire + Hurst Fire (Granada Hills) Animal Evacuation Shelters

  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center
    4275 Elton Street, Baldwin Park, 91706

  • Carson Animal Care Center
    216 W Victoria Street, Gardena, 90248

  • Castaic Animal Care Center
    31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, 91384

  • Downey Animal Care Center
    11258 Garfield Avenue, Downey, 90242

  • El Camino High School
    5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, 91367

  • Industry Hills Expo
    16200 Temple Avenue, City of Industry, 91744

  • Los Angeles Equestrian Center

    480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 91406

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

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

  • Pomona Fairplex
    1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, 91768

Additional Emergency Resources

LA County Animal Services Emergency Hotline: (562) 940 - 6898
Orange County Animal Services: (714) 259 - 1122
Find your nearest exotic veterinarian: Exotic Veterinary Hospitals

Need emergency boarding during evacuation?
Contact us at (714) 485-8383 if you need safe shelter for your rabbits or small pets during wildfire evacuations.