A team from Santa Barbara Humane is going to the Pasadena Humane Society to provide assistance for animals evacuated due to the Eaton Fire.

Since the fire began, Pasadena Humane has taken in more than 300 animals, including some suffering from burn injuries, and their staff is facing significant strain, Santa Barbara Humane said.

“Our colleagues at the Pasadena Humane Society reached out for help, so we’re sending an experienced team to assist with animal care and logistics,” said Kerri Burns, CEO of Santa Barbara Humane.

“Our team is ready to jump right in and provide operational assistance, allowing the Pasadena staff some much-needed relief,” she said.

In addition to providing staff, Santa Barbara Humane transported 13 dogs from the Pasadena Humane Society yesterday. The dogs from this week’s transport are already available for adoption at Santa Barbara Humane’s campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.

“When a disaster happens, and a shelter needs to take in evacuated pets, the best way to make room is to send their adoptable animals to other shelters,” Burns said. “We are heartbroken for the individuals and families impacted by these fires and grateful we can provide support during this difficult time.”

Burns anticipates Santa Barbara Humane staff will remain onsite in Pasadena through Monday, with additional staff prepared to assist if needed.

This is not the first time Santa Barbara Humane has stepped up to offer assistance during natural disasters. Previously, it has taken in dogs from shelters in Florida and Texas that were damaged or destroyed by hurricanes and transported adoptable animals to make room for displaced pets during the Woolsey Fire. Locally, during the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides in Montecito, Santa Barbara Humane provided shelter for more than 1,500 animals.