ry shelter at Palmer Ridge High School, where small animals could stay with their owners. There were lots of dogs and cats but also chickens, ducks, geese, turtles and a snake.
Pressley said they had transferred almost all their dogs to other shelters to make room for displaced dogs from the fire. Monetary donations to the humane society's disaster fund can be made at hsppr.org/disasterdonation. Specific item or volunteer needs will be posted on the society's Facebook page.
All Breed Rescue & Training, which is sheltering dogs from the humane society, was housing more than 40 dogs and cats and reported a "massive outpouring" of support had helped take care of dog walking shifts, food, etc.
On Wednesday the El Paso County Fairgrounds in Calhan started accepting large animals.
Rocky Mountain Equine, 481-2749, was matching requests with resources for those needing to move large animals.
Other offers included: Colorado K-9 Acres, Falcon, 683-8640, dogs, has done German shepherd rescue, chickens, goats, can't take horses, offered respite for dogs and cats staying with owners in RVs following evacuation; Aavondale Pet Care Center, Peyton, 683-4617, almost at capacity, large and small animals including reptiles, birds, goats and horses.
These facilities were full: Rampart Kennels, 5977 Templeton Gap Road, 591-0066; Woodmen Kennels, 740 Dublin Road, 598-4154, room for small dogs but at capacity for cats.