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One year ago, we all watched in horror as the LA fires created mass chaos and destruction. Today marks the anniversary of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, which combined to claim 31 lives and destroy over 16,000 structures. Animal responders worked tirelessly to answer urgent calls for help, providing food and water for animals who were inside mandatory evacuation zones or who were missing. Volunteers from Northern California, including the North Valley Animal Disas

A message from Cal CARTs Board President, Stefanie Geckler: As we come to the end of this year and head into the next, I wanted to take a moment to speak to all California Community Animal Response Team (Cal CARTs) members and say thank you. Thank you for your commitment to animal rescue and thank you for your time and energy that you commit to your local Community Animal Response Team (CART). I truly respect each and every one of you for choosing to stay engaged and caring a

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. As the California hills turn gold, it is a smart time to stop and ask yourself the question — Am...

Approximately 72% of American households own at least one pet. The human-animal bond (HAB) is defined as a mutually beneficial and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2025 Cal CARTs Training Summit Held to Enhance Animal Response Coordination 

When a disaster or emergency happens, preparedness makes all the difference for animals and their families. Across California, Community...

Do you have a pet who is due for a dental? Have you been putting it off? Poor oral health has been associated with a myriad of medical...

During large-scale disasters, such as the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles, animals are often left behind. The rapid spread...

By: Dr. Claudia Sonder, DVM People often ask me, “What is a Community Animal Response Team, or CART?” My answer often starts with a few...