About Us
Our Mission
The mission of Cal CARTs is to serve as an umbrella organization for Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs) operating in the state of California.
Local CARTs provide community education, emergency sheltering, evacuation, animal health care, and reunification of animals affected by disasters and are integrated with county emergency operations plans.
The primary objectives and purposes of Cal CARTs include sharing best practices, developing standardized training programs, enhancing state integration of CART responders, and augmenting funding available for CART sustainability and interoperability.
Our Team
Cal CARTs Board of Directors
Interim President
Scott Buhl
California Veterinary Emergency Team
Vice President
Claudia Sonder, DVM
Napa CART
Treasurer
Naomi Tobias
Central CA Animal Disaster Team
Secretary
Lisa Towell
Napa CART
Member-At-Large
Garrett Needles
North Valley Animal Disaster Group
Member-At-Large
Kate Leyden
North Valley Animal Disaster Group
Member-At-Large
Ashley Patterson, DVM
California Veterinary Emergency Team
Member-At-Large
Trevor Skaggs
Shelterly
Support Team
Communications Strategist
Angelina Martin
Shelterly
Advisor
Michael Ziccardi, DVM
California Veterinary Emergency Team
Our Bylaws
Bylaws of California Community Animal Response Teams
A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
2025 Annual Report
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