Eastern Sierra Dog Rescue
Bishop, CA

MARCH 21, 2011 – All the animals have been safely returned to the animal shelter in Big Pine, after being cared for at the Bishop Veterinary Hospital during the Center Fire crisis. Thanks to all staff and volunteers who helped!

MARCH 19, 2011 – The Inyo County Animal Shelter was not damaged in the big brush fire that burned through Big Pine yesterday evening. The fire is not out yet, but authorities have given the go-ahead to move the animals back into the shelter facility on Sunday. They were moved to safety at the Bishop Veterinary Hospital in Bishop yesterday evening. Meanwhile, the shelter is open today in case any stray animals are brought in to the facility.

Pictured: Shelter evacuee Roxy on the Bishop Veterinary Hospital grounds, checking out a fellow resident.

A fire raging in Big Pine caused the evacuation of the shelter late Friday afternoon. All the animals were taken to Bishop Veterinary Hospital, where they are safe tonight.

A Big Pine Fire Department radio dispatcher said Friday evening that all residents west of Hwy 395 are under evacuation orders, and most horses in the area have been taken to the Tri-County Fairgrounds. “The fire is jumping all around town,” the dispatcher reported.

The shelter structure is threatened by fire tonight, as a high wind advisory remains in effect until 11 p.m. We will keep you posted on what is happening as we learn more.

We are holding an Adoption Event this Sunday at Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine from noon to 2 p.m. Come on down to meet some great dogs! You may be united with your new best friend.