Park Fire: CVET Operational Update #1
CVET has been deployed in response to the Park Fire since Thursday July 25. From the origin of the fire and through the weekend, Butte County and animal volunteers have cared for 164 animals in designated disaster animal shelters, 100 small animal and 64 large animal. CVET has provided veterinary services at both the small and large animal shelters and operationally has run over 50 veterinary requests. CVET has deployed two veterinary trailers that are serving as clinical spaces at the small and large shelters.
Along with Butte County Animal Services, CVET is working closely with North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG), California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
As emergency conditions improve, the number of sheltered animals is anticipated to reduce as evacuation orders/warnings are lifted and community members reclaim their pets and livestock.