Dog Grooming Salon • • Training Classes• • Email Signup

×
DONATE
Home / Blog / Disaster Response Workshop – June 3 & 4

Disaster Response Workshop – June 3 & 4

A West Coast Training for Animal Emergency Management

  • A room filled with attendees at a Disaster Response Workshop, seated at tables covered with purple tablecloths. A presenter stands by a projector displaying a map on a large screen. The background features a wall with the text 'UNLEASH HAPPINESS' and natural light coming from large windows.
  • Participants engaged in a discussion at a disaster response workshop. A woman in a blue shirt takes notes at a table, while another woman stands beside a man in uniform, who appears to be providing guidance. The setting includes purple tablecloths and various materials on the tables.

Last week, Joybound teamed up with Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR) to host members of the animal welfare community for a two-day workshop dedicated to real-world training, peer collaboration, and strategic planning for animal rescue during emergency situations. This workshop was hosted by Eric Thompson and Greg Marshall of ASAR, and open to animal control officers, veterinary professionals, shelter teams, Community Animal Response Teams (CART), Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART), emergency planners, first responders, and anyone who professionally responds when animals need help.

Wednesday’s curriculum emphasized field safety, situational awareness, interoperability, and operational discipline. It then ended with an evening of delightful animal trivia at Joybound’s monthly Community Team Trivia Night. Thursday’ focused on execution, as the group split into teams to run a series of realistic disaster scenarios, applying their knowledge to potential real-world recovery earthquake situations in Southern California and Northern California to stress-test their protocols, and allow them to leave with actionable plans for their team and jurisdiction.

We’d like to thank everyone who supported or attended this event — you’re ensuring response teams across the West Coast are trained, coordinated and ready when disaster strikes. If you would like to start to get involved with a community animal response team, please contact Cal CARTs, Contra Costa CART, Napa CART, Solano CART, or search for similar organizations near you.

2

days of workshops and simulations

80

registered guests in attendence

30

different animal organizations represented

  • A speaker gestures towards the audience in a brightly lit room with large windows. Attendees are seated at tables covered with purple cloths, listening attentively during the Disaster Response Workshop, with the phrase "UNLEASH HAPPINESS" displayed above.
  • A man in a black polo shirt and glasses talks to an older man wearing a red shirt. The background includes a laptop on a table and curtains, with some framed pictures visible on the wall.
  • A group of participants at a disaster response workshop is seated at tables covered with purple tablecloths. An attendee wearing a green "CERT" vest raises her hand while facing a speaker in front of a presentation screen.
  • A display featuring a clear container of croissants on a wooden platter beside a sign that reads, 'Breakfast Sponsored by BAY ALARM Since 1946. Thank You!' The backdrop is a purple tablecloth.
  • A welcome sign featuring logos from several organizations, including Joybound, American Humane Society, ASPCA, CVET, and Fear Free, displayed in a room with natural light. A table with brochures and materials is visible in the background.
  • A diverse group of people gathered outside the Nestlé Purina Training Pavilion. Some individuals hold umbrellas, while others engage in conversation, with a clear view of the building's large windows and signage above the entrance.
  • A man in a police uniform speaking into a microphone stands beside a woman with long blonde hair wearing a denim jacket. A whiteboard displaying written notes is positioned in front of them, with a kettle and blue containers visible in the foreground.
  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing glasses and an orange jacket stands next to a whiteboard filled with handwritten notes and bullet points. The background features a bulletin board with various materials.
  • Three emergency response professionals are standing in front of a display table at a workshop. A man in a black cap and a sheriff's badge is on the left, a woman in a black uniform is in the center, and a woman speaking into a microphone is on the right, wearing a dark shirt with a logo.
  • A group of four people seated at a table during a workshop. A woman in a pink cardigan speaks while three others listen attentively. The setting features a yellow chair and a table with water bottles and paperwork on a purple tablecloth.
  • Two individuals in black shirts with the word "ANIMAL" displayed in yellow sit in a classroom setting, facing a presenter at the front. A screen displays information, while other attendees are partially visible in the background.

Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors

This Animal Disaster Preparedness Workshop is presented in partnership by Joybound People & Pets and Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR), with support from passionate partners and generous sponsors.

Logo of the Halter Project, featuring the word 'HALTER' in red uppercase letters and 'Project' in blue lowercase letters. The letters are bold and the design is simple, creating a clear visual identity.

More Joybound Recaps

We’re a proud recipient of funding from Maddie’s Fund®.

We feed our animals high-quality Purina pet food.

You can find all our adorable, adoptable animals on Petfinder

×