Paris Hilton Volunteers at Shelter for Animals Impacted by L.A. Fires and Boosts Search for Cat's Missing Owner

Mar. 15, 2025

Paris Hiltonis continuing to help her local community amid the ongoing deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

Two days after revealing the destruction of her home, she headed to Pasadena to aid the impacted community. On Monday, Jan. 13, theSimple Lifestar, 43, posted toX, assisting the Pasadena Humane Society with animals who were found after the wildfires.

Hilton added that her nonprofit,11:11 Media Impact, has “contributed tosupport the shelter’s efforts, and they are “still raising funds to help displaced families and pets.” Noting, “Every donation makes a difference in providing emergency relief, housing, and supplies. If you’re able to donate or volunteer, the Pasadena Humane Society is an incredible charity to support! ❤️🐶🐱.”

Paris Hilton on Jan. 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.Marc Duron/11:11 Media

Marc Duron/11:11 Media

She also revealed she is fostering a dog named Zuzu, “whose family unfortunately had to surrender her after their home was destroyed in the wildfires.” Hilton said, “Fostering is such an important way to help when you’re able to—if you can, please consider giving a temporary or permanent home to animals in need 🏡🐾.”

Themother of twosaid the team “picked up essential items and gifts for the displaced families” who are staying at the Hilton in Montebello. “My heart goes out to them and being able to bring comfort and a smile to their faces is something I will never forget 💔,” she wrote.

On Friday, Jan. 10, Hilton posted anInstagramannouncing that she is working with 11:11 Media Impact to launch an emergency fund to “support displaced families with young children,” she wrote.

That day, Hilton said she would start with a personal contribution of $100,000 and noted that she would match any additional dollars raised up to $100,000. In her Monday, Jan. 13 Instagram post, she announced they had already raised over $600,000 in 3 days. They aim to reach $1 million “to provide cash assistance, housing, and essentials to those affected.”

Hilton is working with the emergency relief organizationCORE, she said. The donations will provide short-term housing and hotel stays for families, deliver essentials and supplies to evacuation centers and support local animal shelters.

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Since the fires erupted, 24 have died, at least 16 are missing, and 180,000 people across L.A. and Ventura counties have evacuated from their homes.

Additionally, several L.A. residents have been rescuing animals and assisting shelters as the fires continue and animals remain displaced. More than80 pets boarded emergency rescue flightsout of L.A. this week. ThePasadena Humanerevealed onJan. 8that the shelter hastaken in over 300 displaced pets.

Additionally, good samaritans,firefightersandHollywood figureshave rescueddogs from the rubbleandhorses from the flames.

The rescue efforts follow the two deadly fires, Eaton and Palisades, ravaging L.A. As of Monday, Jan. 10, the Palisades fire burned over 23,700 acres, and it is 14% contained, according toCal Fire. The other major fire, the Eaton Fire, burned approximately 14,117 acres and is now 33% contained. Over 12,300 structures have been destroyed in the two major fires.

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source: people.com