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Chilling Footage Shows Cops Rush To Save Pets From Burning Shelter Before It's Too Late

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The state of California has been ravaged by wildfires all summer long, with multiple wildfires happening at the same time across the state.

Emergency responders have worked endlessly to contain fires and save human and animal lives.

Staff and volunteers at an animal shelter in Vacaville, California, were forced to evacuate very quickly as the Nelson Fire headed straight for the building.

Vacaville police were swift to respond to the urgent need to save the animals left in the shelter before it was too late.

“As the Nelson Fire raced toward the south end of town, it looked like the Solano SPCA would be the first to be hit by the flames,” Vacaville Police explained on Facebook. “Our officers worked with Humane Animal Services, SPCA staff and volunteers to evacuate all they could in a race against the clock.”

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Police officer Carly Stone was one of the first to respond. She rescued dozens of dogs and cats from the shelter, transporting them in her vehicle to safety.

“It’s almost like they knew we were there to help them,” Stone said. “And they were hesitant, but came along with us because I think they knew that’s what they needed to do.”

Bodycam footage showed the urgency of the situation as thick clouds of smoke loomed over the town.

Officers raced back and forth, in an exhaustive but successful evacuation of all 60 of the shelter’s animals.

Since the emergency rescue, community members have rallied around the SPCA, helping by fostering animals until the cats and dogs could return to the shelter.

Other community members donated crates, food, blankets, cleaning supplies and money to help.

The outpouring of support has left shelter staff and volunteers overwhelmed with gratitude.

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“We want to say thank you to everyone that donated supplies, time, and financial support,” SPCA of Solano County wrote on Aug. 12. “You guys are amazing.”

“We are back at the SPCA today cleaning up and determining what was lost to smoke damage and lack of power for our refrigerators.”

As word of the rescue spreads across the nation, more eyes, ears and hearts are opening to the need for adoptive families to take in these animals.

These furry guys have been through a lot in the last week, and could certainly use a cozy place to call home.

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A graduate of Grand Canyon University, Kim Davis has been writing for The Western Journal since 2015, focusing on lifestyle stories.
Kim Davis began writing for The Western Journal in 2015. Her primary topics cover family, faith, and women. She has experience as a copy editor for the online publication Thoughtful Women. Kim worked as an arts administrator for The Phoenix Symphony, writing music education curriculum and leading community engagement programs throughout the region. She holds a degree in music education from Grand Canyon University with a minor in eating tacos.
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