Arizona Humane Society sends team to help pets injured in the Watch Fire

SAN CARLOS, AZ (AZFamily) — The Arizona Humane Society is stepping up to help those on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation after the devastating Watch Fire left dozens without homes and many injured animals.

On Sunday, the organization sent its disaster team to San Carlos to help with medical care and sheltering evacuated pets. Currently, 15 dogs, six puppies and three cats are receiving care from staff.

The disaster team is relieving the Healthy Tails Mobile Clinic team, who have been caring for evacuated pets since the fire broke out last Thursday. The team initially set up a wellness clinic that turned into an evacuation center when the fire rapidly spread.

The evacuation center for pets is located at the Apache Gold Casino & Resort at 777 Geronimo Springs Boulevard.

The Watch Fire has burned roughly 2,162 acres on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. Officials are investigating arson as the suspected cause of the fire, which remains 0% contained.

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