Help for wildfire victims in California

Wildfires like those tearing through the Los Angeles area put both animals and people at risk, and the hearts of AVMA members go out to all of those who are affected. The AVMA has many free resources to help animal owners protect pets and livestock, and to prepare veterinary practices and teams to respond quickly in an emergency.

Find these and more at avma.org/Disaster.

Resources for veterinarians

• Emergency planning for veterinary practices
• Wildfire resources from AVMA PLIT
• Disaster relief and reimbursement grants from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)
• Do you need to file an insurance claim? The AVMA Trust is here to help and support you. Call 800-228-7548 to speak with a claims professionals or file a claim online. Please  report any claims as soon as possible.

Resources for animal owners

• Wildfire smoke and animals
• Pets and disasters
• Large animals and livestock in disasters
• Downloadable evacuation checklists:
  • Pets (in English and Spanish)
  • Horses and livestock (in English and Spanish)
  • Poultry and rabbits (in English and Spanish)
• Emergency contact cards for pets and livestock in English and Spanish

Looking for ways to help?

We’re inspired to be part of a community that comes together to help those in need. If you’re looking for ways to support veterinary colleagues and animals, the AVMF has two grant programs that directly assist those who are impacted by wildfires and other emergencies.

• Disaster reimbursement grants repay AVMA member veterinarians for the costs of providing emergency care to animals in disasters, ensuring these animals have access to quality care when they need it.
• Disaster relief grants help pay for basic necessities—like food, shelter, and clothing—when veterinarians, veterinary team members, and veterinary students suffer personal losses.

If you can afford a financial gift, please consider contributing. Your funds will go a long way to help both people and animals caught up in disasters.

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