California Community Animal Response Teams
Welcome to the Cal CARTs website for information on the
California's Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs).
Leadership & Training Summit 2026
We’re excited to announce the Cal CARTs Leadership & Training Summit on March 17–18, 2026.
This training Summit brings together CART leaders, state agencies, county/city emergency managers, animal control officers, and other emergency response stakeholders to strengthen coordination and share best practices for animal disaster response.
For more information, please email Naomi Tobias, Event Manager at Summit@CalCarts.org
Upcoming Live Webinar
Whiskers and Welfare: NEW LEGISLATION & Collaborative Animal Disaster Response
Disaster Preparedness and Response is becoming too familiar in California. What should local jurisdictions do to prepare and respond to a disaster in their area? What partners are available within your area, region, or state?
Join Cal Animals, CVET, & Cal CARTs to discuss the collaborative efforts during Animal Disaster Response.
📅 Thursday, Feb. 19 🕐 11:00am-12:30pm
Presenters:
Ashley Patterson, DVM – CVET
Claudia Sonder, DVM – Napa CART, Cal CARTs
Ryan Soulsby, RVT, CACO – CalAnimals
"Our primary mission is to serve as an umbrella organization for CARTs operating in the state of California."