HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.31.24 Board Correspondence - Press Release- Residents Impacted By The Park FFrom:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release- Residents Impacted By The Park Fire Are Encouraged To Reclaim Their Pets
Date:Wednesday, July 31, 2024 5:07:13 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 31, 2024
RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE PARK FIRE ARE ENCOURAGED TO RECLAIM THEIR PETS
Butte County, Ca – Since July 24,, 2024, Butte County Animal Control and North Valley Animal Disaster Group have
sheltered over 186 large and small animals and provided service to 396 locations for animals that have been
sheltered-in-place that were directly affected by the Park Fire. As residents have been able to return to home or settle
into alternative living spaces, many of the animals have been reclaimed; however, at the present time, 104 remain
sheltered.
It is in the best interest of the pet’s emotional and physical health to be reunited with their owner as soon as possible.
Butte County Animal Control encourages pet owners to reclaim their pet(s). Animal shelters will continue to operate
and serve pet owners who are located in an evacuation order or do not have the capability to reclaim their pets at this
time. Owners who are unable to care for their animals are encouraged to check with friends or family who may be
available to foster them.
Picking up Your Animal from the Shelter:
Animal owners need to bring a photo ID and a copy of the animal intake form when picking up their pet(s). Photo ID
will be verified with the animal intake form on file. You will need to provide transportation for your animal when
leaving the shelter. Our animal reunification teams will work with owners to support animals during this transition and
may have supplies available.
If your pet is missing or you have questions regarding animal shelters, please reach out to North Valley Animal Disaster
Group’s Hotline at 530.895.0000.
Butte County Animal Shelters:
Animal Shelters are operating between the hours of 8am-8pm at the following locations:
Large Animal Shelter – Camelot Equestrian Park: 1985 Clark Road, Oroville
Small Animal Shelters – Del Oro: 2279 Del Oro, Oroville
Lost Animals:
A website is now available to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Visit https://24petconnect.com/event/parkfire
to see a photo of every lost pet currently housed at small animal shelter. Anyone who sees their pet on the website
should or go to the small animal shelter located at 2279 Del Oro in Oroville during operating hours. Hours of
operation are currently 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, but may change as this disaster evolves. Check www.buttecounty.net
for the most current hours of operations before visiting the shelter.
Park Fire Animal Disaster Response groups want to make sure each pet is reunited with its family, so please bring
enough information to establish proof of ownership. Proof could include photos, a detailed description, and last
known location.
The Pet Connect website will be updated with any new lost pets as they come in to the shelter.
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Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965
T. 530.552.3320 M. 530.282.2146
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