Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced the evacuation of 10,000-15,000 people from La Ronge and surrounding areas, leaving hundreds of pets behind. Jayme Woodhouse McKenzie of Pawsitive Attitude Dog Training and Chelsie Breeze of Northern Animal Rescue are leading efforts to rescue and care for these animals, transporting dozens to Prince Albert and returning to feed and free others. Donations of food, kennels, and shelter are urgently needed.
Groups in La Ronge racing to rescue as many animals as they can after wildfires force evacuation
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced the evacuation of 10,000-15,000 people from La Ronge and surrounding areas, leaving hundreds of pets behind. Jayme Woodhouse McKenzie of Pawsitive Attitude Dog Training and Chelsie Breeze of Northern Animal Rescue are leading efforts to rescue and care for these animals, transporting dozens to Prince Albert and returning to feed and free others. Donations of food, kennels, and shelter are urgently needed.
Trending- 1 Late Monday afternoon (June 2, 2025): Residents of La Ronge, Air Ronge, Lac La Ronge reserve ordered to evacuate.
- 2 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): Another notice for non-essential personnel to leave La Ronge; Jayme Woodhouse McKenzie evacuated with 30 animals.
- 3 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency reported 10,000-15,000 people evacuated; Chelsie Breeze, Woodhouse McKenzie, and team on their way back to La Ronge to rescue more animals.
- Forced evacuation of 10,000-15,000 people
- Hundreds of pets left behind in wildfire zones
- Risk of injury or death for abandoned animals
- Strain on animal rescue resources
- Need for donations and temporary shelters for animals
What: Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced the evacuation of thousands of people, leaving many pets behind, prompting animal rescue efforts.
When: Evacuation ordered late Monday afternoon (June 2, 2025); another notice Tuesday (June 3, 2025); Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency statement Wednesday (June 4, 2025).
Where: La Ronge, Air Ronge, Lac La Ronge reserve, northern Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Hague, Canada.
Why: Fast-moving wildfires necessitated mass evacuations, but many residents could not take their pets, leaving them vulnerable.
How: Animal rescue groups like Pawsitive Attitude Dog Training and Northern Animal Rescue are transporting animals to safer locations, feeding and watering those left behind, and freeing tied-up animals. They are seeking donations and temporary shelter.