Annie Harvilicz got a call from her brother, wondering if she could care for his rabbit, Oreo, and cat, Winston, as he fled the Palisades fire. Harvilicz runs two veterinary hospitals — the Animal Wellness Centers in Marina del Rey and Laguna Vista Veterinary Center in Harbor City. She put out a call on Facebook saying people could bring their animals to her if they needed. The good news, Harvilicz said, is more of the messages have been volunteers offering to help than people who need to give up their animals. “The majority of people reaching out are multiple pet owners,” she said. “They might be able to take one dog or cat to a hotel but not two or three.”

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