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Published on January 13, 2025
Seattle Humane Welcomes Over 60 Rescued Pets from L.A. Wildfire Zones, Readies for AdoptionSource: Herwig Kavallar, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

In a concerted effort to alleviate the burden of Los Angeles' overcrowded shelters amid ongoing wildfires, a special flight landed at Boeing Field in Seattle on Sunday, delivering over sixty cats and dogs into the care of local animal welfare organizations. According to KOMO News, Seattle Humane has readily stepped in to provide temporary shelter for these animals, with adoption plans in the works.

Seattle Humane is set to "get them fed, tucked in for the night and tomorrow we’ll get them medical exams and get to know them," shared Alison Waszmer, the organization's director of animal care, in a statement obtained by KOMO News.

The animals were previously under the care of Paws For Life K9 Rescue, which sought assistance from Wings of Rescue to safely transport the animals from wildfire-impacted zones to Seattle. The sentiment echoed by Brandon Macz, a spokesperson for Seattle Humane, underscores the collaborative spirit in moments of crisis. "When these things happen, we're one of the first shelters to really step up and say we can," Macz told KING 5.

Seattle Humane's commitment to assisting their fellow facilities in animal welfare is driven by a belief in unity and service. "There's no real competition in animal welfare," Macz said, aiming to clearly state that the core mission is "to help as many animals as possible get where they need to be which is home," resonating with sentiments expressed to KING 5.