Many of us watch in horror as these fires burn down neighborhoods leaving so many families homeless. The wildfires in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico are devastating and hardly ending soon. Due to a very dry and hot La Nina weather pattern the western US is ripe for more wildfires.

Families are left homeless and so are many pets.

If you would like to help please consider donating to one of these reputable sources. If you are solicited to donate money please check their credentials before giving any information. Sadly, many people try to benefit from disasters such as the wildfires.

The Red Cross - for the humans

The Humane Society of the United States - for the animals

Disaster Assistance .gov - where to go if you need help.

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