Lane County Animal Services has several donated items they would like to make available to those impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire, including ample supply of grain for all livestock species, mixed quality orchard and valley grass hay, straw for bedding, buckets and many other miscellaneous supplies that have been donated to the animal sheltering effort at the Lane Events Center. 

Community members from within the Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation areas who are in need of supplies can come to the Livestock Building at the Lane Events Center today, September 23, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis.

The supplies that are being made available to those impacted by the fire are from donations that were brought to the Lane Events Center where Lane County Animal Services was joined by local 4H groups and community members to provide shelter, food, and veterinarian care to animals displaced by the fire. 

At one point over 500 animals ranging from chickens to horses were living at the Lane Events Center while their owners found temporary shelter outside of the fire perimeter. Today, less than 100 animals remain at the Events Center, and Lane County Animals Services is hoping the remaining supplies will help those who are fostering animals and those who have been able to come get their animals and take them home.

“We feel very fortunate to be able to provide this type of support to those impacted by the fires, and we are grateful for all of the community members who have donated food, bedding, and care for the animals.  Time and time again we see this community come together to help those in need, and it’s gratifying to be a part of that,” said Lane County Animal Welfare Officer Elyse Larkin.

Greenhill Humane Society (88530 Green Hill Road) also has supplies for companion animals available to those impacted by the fires.  Available supplies include food, crates, bedding, leashes, collars, grooming supplies and toys. Community members can visit Greenhill Humane Society from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7 days a week to pick up supplies for their pets. 

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