As fires burn across Southern California, these people jumped into action to help their neighbors in unique ways

Annie Harvilicz just planned to take in her brother’s two pets as he evacuated his Pacific Palisades home on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

But by the end of the week, as high winds and wildfires continued to sweep Southern California, the veterinarian had several dozen animal evacuees — cats, dogs and even rabbits — taking refuge in the Marina del Rey animal hospital she owns.

• Read our latest coverage on the Palisades fire and the Eaton fire 

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