Overview

• Casey Colvin, a Pacific Palisades resident, was reunited with his dog Oreo after searching for five days in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire that destroyed his home.
• Colvin's other dog, Tika Tika Tika, was rescued by a firefighter, but Oreo had fled and was later found alive in a neighbor's driveway, covered in ash and dirt.
• The emotional reunion, captured on video, has gone viral online, with millions of views highlighting a rare moment of hope during the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
• Animal shelters and organizations in the region have been overwhelmed, evacuating and caring for hundreds of pets and wildlife displaced or injured by the fires.
• Many displaced residents, now homeless, have been forced to temporarily part with their pets due to shelter constraints, while others continue to search for missing animals.