Large Animal Shelter Opens for Fire Evacuees at Solano County Fairgrounds
Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo has opened up as an evacuation center for large animals that are affected by the Hennessy Fire.
At 4 am on Wednesday, August 19, the facility opened and by noon, they welcomed 60 horses, goats, cows, chickens as well as two emus.
The animals will be well taken care of; the’ll checked by a veterinarian and be provided food and water.
Unfortunately, this isn’t new for the fairgrounds. In 2017, they took in more than 1,000 animals during the wildfires.
If you need emergency housing for your large animals, please call Solano County Animal Control at (707) 784-4733. If you’re unable to call, they will accept walk-ins as well.
Animals being stored and kept safe at Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo as fires continue nearby. Approximately 250 animals brought to fairgrounds in last 36 hours. pic.twitter.com/DldtgqsYEB
— Thomas Gase (@TgaseVTH) August 20, 2020
They’re also caring for a couple of Emu’s at the Solano County Fairgrounds — big flightless birds that the fairgrounds director says “aren’t very friendly.” pic.twitter.com/MK0ssCSlc0
— Eric Thomas (@ericthomaskgo) August 19, 2020
Goats at Solano County Fairgrounds that have been brought in to be kept safe from fires nearby. Look for story later @vjotimesherald pic.twitter.com/phZ8FyzKI0
— Thomas Gase (@TgaseVTH) August 20, 2020
