A 72-year-old Sand Fire victim who lost her home and significant other, Bob Bresnick, in the devastating 40,000-acre brush fire is in need of temporary foster homes for two of her dogs that helped save her life.

As Donna Fink’s Sand Canyon home went up in flames, a firefighter was able to rescue her by pulling her underneath a six-foot-tall, locked gate thanks to a hole the dogs had burrowed.  

Bear in Evergreen’s play yard.

Bear, an 11-year-old chocolate labrador retriever, and Blue, a six-year-old shepherd/pit mix, are two of three dogs that survived the blaze, while Fink’s two cats and a fourth dog didn’t make it out in time.

Fink is able to take her smallest surviving dog, a chihuahua, with her to her new housing, but is seeking temporary foster homes for Blue and Bear for the next six months while she attempts to rebuild her life.

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Both dogs are currently boarding at Evergreen Animal Care Center in Newhall, and could go to separate foster homes if needed.

Bear, who is not neutered, was treated for pneumonia immediately after the Sand Fire, and is almost fully recovered. Blue is neutered and in good health, according to Evergreen staff.

Potential fosters for Blue should be aware that he stayed at the property where Fink’s other pets were left behind during the Sand Fire, and likely due to the fear and chaos of the extremely stressful circumstances, he reportedly bit a firefighter before Fink could return for him.

Blue getting tummy rubs at Evergreen.

He was quarantined by the Department of Animal Care and Control for 10 days before it was determined that he could be safely released back into Fink’s possession.

The staff at Evergreen Animal Care Center described both dogs as sweet and friendly, and have not had any issues with Blue during the last month he’s spent with them.

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A longtime professional dog trainer who fosters pets for a rescue organization has volunteered to help screen any individuals who step forward as potential fosters for Blue and/or Bear to help ensure both dogs’ safety and wellbeing.

Anyone who would like more information on temporarily opening their home to Blue or Bear — or both — can contact Diane Green by emailing diane.green1957@gmail.com or Melissa Lampert by emailing melissa@hometownstation.com.

Donna Fink is also is need of the following: a bed, couch, kitchen essentials, table and chairs, linens/sheets, towels, and any monetary assistance to help her with rent. To donate to a general fund for Sand Fire victims, click the button below. For more information on how to donate specifically to Donna Fink, click here to visit the Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition’s website, or contact Carl Goldman by calling 661-298-1220 or emailing carl@hometownstation.com.