As devastating wildfires continue to impact Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Paris Hilton has stepped up to help affected communities and their pets, despite facing personal loss from the fires.
The media personality and businesswoman visited the Pasadena Humane Society on January 13 to assist with animals displaced by the Palisades and Eaton fires. During her visit, Hilton highlighted the case of an uncollared cat from Altadena that had been in the shelter for four days, using her social media platform to help locate the owner.
Through her nonprofit organization 11:11 Media Impact, Hilton has made substantial contributions to support the shelter's emergency relief efforts. She also announced she is personally fostering a dog named Zuzu, whose family was forced to surrender their pet after losing their home to the fires.
"Fostering is such an important way to help when you're able to," Hilton shared on social media, encouraging others to consider providing temporary or permanent homes for animals in need.
The star's humanitarian efforts extend beyond animal welfare. Along with her husband Carter Reum, Hilton has been actively supporting displaced families at various locations, including the Hilton in Montebello and Baby2Baby. Her organization launched an emergency fund with her initial $100,000 contribution, promising to match additional donations up to another $100,000. Within just three days, the fund raised over $600,000.
The ongoing fires have caused widespread devastation across Los Angeles, with 24 confirmed deaths, 16 people missing, and 180,000 residents evacuated. The Pasadena Humane Society has taken in more than 300 displaced pets, while emergency rescue flights have transported over 80 pets out of L.A.
As of January 10, the Palisades fire has burned over 23,700 acres with 14% containment, while the Eaton Fire has consumed approximately 14,117 acres and is 33% contained. The fires have destroyed more than 12,300 structures across the affected areas.