Shelter Closure
The Big Bear Animal Shelter is closed due to the Line Fire. We are safely relocating all pets to the Devore and Apple Valley Animal Shelters temporarily. Pets staying at Apple Valley Animal Shelter will be available for adoption. If you reside in the Big Bear Animal Shelter’s service area and require evacuation support for your pets or livestock, the Devore Animal Shelter staff is prepared to offer temporary shelter and care.
19777 Shelter Way, Devore
Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday until 7 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(909) 386-9820
*Animal Care After Hours Phone: (800) 472-5609 (available after hours, weekends, and holidays)
If your pet is being affected by a regional fire, they can be sheltered at the following locations:
Devore Animal Shelter
19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino
(909) 386-9820 | After Hours: (800) 472-5609
Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Weds. until 7 p.m.), Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This location will shelter domestic pets and livestock. Pets temporarily staying at this facility should have identification (collar and tags), and any necessary medication(s). When dropping off your pet(s), ensure they are in an appropriately sized pet carrier.
If you are staying at the following evacuation centers, your pet is allowed to be sheltered on-site.
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds (domestic pets and livestock)
14800 7th St., Victorville
Evacuation Steps for You and Your Pet
Ensure all medications and identification is sent with your pet.
Monitor for Line Fire updates by visiting: https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/line-fire/
Ensure the pet carrier is equipped during time of drop off. Also, monitor for road closure updates in case alternative routes must be taken.
Resources
AQMD Wildfire Smoke Advisory: https://xappp.aqmd.gov/advisories/Home/Details/84a0b78e-f6ef-4078-8ba7-5cc47863a745