Los Angeles veterinarian offers refuge to pets impacted by Southern California wildfires [Video]

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (KABC) — Fires in Los Angeles County have forced thousands to evacuate and have destroyed over 12,000 structures. In the wake of the destruction and displacement, Dr. Annie Harvilicz, a veterinarian and founder of Animal Wellness Centers in Marina del Rey, is doing all she can to help the pets of people who have been impacted.

When the fires broke out, Harvilicz took to social media to offer her “empty old vet hospital” as a refuge for displaced pets — as well as a spot to pick up free supplies for pets in need.

“The plan is to make it look kind of like a pet store where you can just pull up, come in, get anything you need for your pet and walk out,” said Harvilicz.

In addition to offering free pet supplies, Harvilicz has taken in animals from rescues and individuals, helping them find temporary homes while their owners focus on recovery.

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