In the hours and days following the outbreak of the Eaton fire in January, nearly 600 pets arrived at our doors for emergency boarding. Their guardians were seeking a safe, temporary place for their pets as they evacuated their homes.

Most pets were quickly reunited with their families despite the devastation and loss of so many homes in our beloved community.

But for dogs like Biggs, that happy reunion day never came. Sadly, his former owner was unable to reclaim him. And, in May, Biggs began his search for a new home.

Weighing more than 75 pounds, Biggs is, as his name suggests, a rather large boy. The black and white American bulldog mix was understandably frightened when he first arrived at our shelter in the chaos of the fire. But with time and care, he’s shown remarkable resilienc

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