Marcia Mayeda, Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2026

CONTACT: Christopher Valles, accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control
Assists During Sandy Fire

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is actively assisting Ventura County Animal Services during this challenging time as the Sandy Fire continues to burn approximately 1,386 acres in the region.

DACC urges residents in the affected area of the Bell Canyon community who have large animals to evacuate them to the Pierce College Equestrian Center. For small animals, residents should contact Ventura County Animal Services for assistance.

Evacuation Locations:

• Pierce College Equestrian Center
6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Ventura County Animal Services
600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 388-4341

For residents impacted by the Sandy Fire outside of the Bell Canyon community with large animals, please proceed to the following location:

• Ventura Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001

“During this critical time, the safety and well-being of both residents and their animals are our top priority,” said Chief Deputy Director Danny Ubario. “We urge everyone in the affected areas to seek shelter and evacuate their animals to the designated facilities as soon as possible.”

DACC remains committed to assisting those in the affected areas and encourages all residents to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety and that of their pets.

DACC urges everyone to make sure your emergency plans include your pets. You can find a list of items to put in your pet’s “go bag” at https://ready.lacounty.gov/pet-disaster-supply-kits/.

Please visit www.lacounty.gov/emergency for information on fire evacuations, shelters and road closures. A wealth of emergency preparedness information is also available at https://ready.lacounty.gov/.

About Noah’s Legacy Fund

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation’s Noah’s Legacy Fund supports the Department’s emergency response efforts. These services are critical to the communities we serve as we continue to respond to the wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes that can occur in the areas we serve.

Learn more at https://lacountyanimals.org/way-to-give/disaster-relief/

About the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC)
DACC is one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the nation, operating seven animal care centers and providing services to more than three million residents and their pets. DACC operates under the nationally recognized Socially Conscious Sheltering model to ensure the best possible outcomes for animals and the community. As a community resource center for pets and owners, DACC protects people and animals from harm, provides care for lost and unwanted animals, reunites lost pets with their families, and strives every day to move closer to its goal of finding a loving home for every adoptable pet that comes through its doors. To learn more about DACC, the resources DACC provides, and view its animals, visit https://animalcare.lacounty.gov or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). To support DACC’s efforts, please donate to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation at https://lacountyanimals.org/. To learn more about Socially Conscious Sheltering, visit https://scsheltering.org/.

About the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation supports the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control through fundraising which supports spay and neuter programs, pet adoptions, public education, disaster response, and animal welfare. Many of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts have enabled the department to enhance the care given to animals in the County animal care centers. To learn more, visit https://lacountyanimals.org