Cal CARTs is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs) operating throughout the state. For more information, visit our About page.

Community Animal Response Teams are volunteer-based teams trained to provide critical support for animals during disasters and emergencies. Local CARTs offer community education, emergency sheltering, evacuation assistance, animal health care, and reunification of animals with their owners. Read more about CARTs on our blog.

Yes. Cal CARTs is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Cal CARTs was granted nonprofit status by the Internal Revenue Service in November 2023. Tax identification number EIN 93-3753395.

Yes. Contributions to Cal CARTs are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Visit our Donate page to make a contribution.

Cal CARTs currently has information regarding CARTs representing 28 counties across California. Visit our CARTs page to find a team in your area. If there isn't a CART in your area, learn how to start one by reading the article on our How to Start a CART page.

Cal CARTs connects and supports local CARTs throughout California. To get involved, visit our CARTs page to find a team in your community. You can also become a subscriber to receive newsletters, information about upcoming webinars, events, and more. Visit our Subscriber Info page to learn more.

Cal CARTs maintains a library of resources for animal response teams including preparedness info, field responder resources, shelter resources, technology resources, animal care resources, and financial and administrative guidance. Visit our Resources page to explore what is available.