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.

Devore Animal Shelter

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)

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.

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: None at this time