Urge your California legislators to support the FOUND Act.
Oreo, a Pomeranian, was missing for five days during the 2025 LA fires before he was reunited with his family. His guardian, Casey Colvin, was not home when the fire broke out. Colvin tried to get back to his house, even using a bike, but was stopped at a roadblock. Though Colvin’s house burned down, Oreo was eventually found on his property.
Not all animals are as lucky as Oreo. Countless animals are abandoned, lost, or killed during disasters and other emergencies. The FOUND Act (Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters) creates critical protections for companion animals in California emergencies. It would require local governments to implement clear procedures to support animal guardians and rescuers during evacuations.
What the FOUND Act Would Do
- Rescue procedures – Requires cities and counties to update emergency plans to include procedures for rescuing companion animals in evacuation zones
- Emergency preparedness resources – Requires local governments to provide online resources on companion animal evacuation and reunification
- Extended holding period – Companion animals rescued from evacuated areas must be held for at least 90 days, giving families time to find them. An exemption exists for animals who require humane euthanasia.