The cats and dogs will arrive at Meacham Airport in Fort Worth to clear space in shelters in California.
FORT WORTH, Texas — The wildfires in Los Angeles have left at least 24 dead and destroyed thousands of homes, impacting people and pets. Firefighters and nonprofits have been among those mobilizing to help.
Among those, the Humane Society of North Texas has partnered with Wings of Rescue and Best Friends Animal Society to fly adoptable dogs and cats from California shelters to North Texas.
“These aren’t owned pets—they’re adoptable dogs and cats from California shelters, transported to free up critical space for families desperately searching for their beloved pets displaced by the devastating wildfires,” the Humane Society of North Texas said in a statement. “The California wildfires have caused unimaginable destruction—entire communities uprooted, lives shattered, and shelters overwhelmed. Together, we are stepping up to ensure these pets, who’ve already waited too long for homes, can start fresh here in North Texas.”
The adoptable pets are expected to arrive at Meacham Airport in Fort Worth.
Officials with the Humane Society of North Texas say people can help by fostering pets (those interested can email foster@hsnt.org for more information), donate money or volunteer at shelters.