Crime & Safety

2 Large Animal Shelters Close, Escondido Shelter Still Open

Residents who have evacuated with large animals can take them to Cloverdale Ranch, 2460 Cloverdale Road, in Escondido, according to San Diego County.

Warner Ranch in Pala and Oceanside Ivy Ranch have closed after receiving no animals.

At approximately 9:30 a.m., Helen Woodward Animal Shelter posted the following additional information on its Facebook page: 

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Accepting large animals & caretakers: Del Mar Fairgrounds and San Diego Polo Club (For Polo fields, please call 760-774-2583 ahead of time)

If you need horse trailer/driver assistance, please refer to the pinned large animal transport networking post on Helen Woodward Animal Center's Facebook page or call 619-236-2341 for help from the county. 

For small/exotic boarding, you can try Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital (619-260-1412) and Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption (text first at 619-300-2912)


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