A Canyon Country woman who lost her home in the 41,000-acre Sand Fire has been reunited with her three pet goats thanks to the dedication of local Animal Control officers.

The goats were rescued from the 27500 block of Oak Springs Canyon Road by a Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control officer assisting with evacuations directly in the fire zone.

“When the patrolling DACC animal control officer saw the goats in the yard, he was able to quickly secure them and safely take custody of them,” read a statement released Tuesday by DACC officials. “He transported them to the Castaic ACC (Animal Care Center) where they remain today.”

None of the goats were injured during the evacuation, and DACC officials noted they “seem to be enjoying their stay” at the Castaic Animal Care Center.

When Animal Control officers returned to the residence where the goats had been rescued after evacuation orders were lifted, they discovered that the home had burned to the ground during the Sand Fire.

With the help of a neighbor who knew the couple that lived there, DACC staff were able to make contact with the female owner, who identified the goats as hers during a visit to the Castaic Animal Care Center.

“She was emotional and explained that she doesn’t have a home at the moment, and asked if the ACC would continue to care for them,” DACC officials said. “Staff assured her the goats will be kept safe and she agreed to stay in touch while she and her husband put their lives back together and looked for a new place to live.”

More than 800 animals were placed under the care of DACC officials following days-long evacuation orders as a result of the devastating Sand Fire.

Because the area most impacted by the blaze is home to a number of ranches and horse properties, many of these animals are livestock.

“The hope is the fire will pass,” DACC continued, “and the animals will be reunited with their families shortly thereafter.”