B.C. wildfire survivors include pet salamander and tarantula

Amanda Roberts and her 10-year-old son River had to leave behind some of their beloved pets when they fled the Bald Range fire in B.C., including a tarantula named Velky Pavouk and Mongo the salamander. The pair were able to rescue the critters in an abandoned vehicle, though the largest terrarium could not be moved and a pet ball python inside did not survive the blaze.

B.C.'s SPCA has been working to help pet owners stranded by the wildfire season, providing emergency boarding for 126 animals so far. While some pets have been found and reunited with their owners, others like Sally-Mae the cat remain missing.