A locally based non profit organization is gathering donations for pet owners impacted by the massive Southern California wildfires.
Animal Rescue Team Incorporated in Santa Ynez, says it's taking in donations of pet food, leashes, cages and other essential items as part of a large shipment that will be going to an Orange County shelter this weekend.
Coordinator Julia DiSieno says they are also looking for volunteer drivers, especially those with trucks.

Thousands of residents and their pets have been displaced by the fires. They are in need of essential supplies to get victims back on their feet, and in this case, it's focused on the four legged kind.

Donations can be made to :Animal Rescue Team at 896-1859.
station 1. 5512 Berkeley Road in santa Barbara
station 2. 1930 Jelinda Montecito
station 3. 2861 Stadium Dr. Solvang

any and all cash, and check donations

Business First bank 1035 State St.

Julia says, "We hope to make our delivery by this Sat. and are working with the moving company, Meathead movers."