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AKC Pet Disaster Relief helps communities across the country be prepared to keep people with their pets during disasters. This donation program provides local Emergency Management teams the crucial supplies needed to set-up safe sheltering options for its citizens’ pets during an evacuation. No longer do pet owners need to risk staying harm’s way. With AKC Pet Disaster Relief, people can have a safe place to go with their pet.

OXFORD, PA

September 2023 | Oxford Fire

Trailer Recipient: Chester County Animal Response Team

The AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer donated to the Chester County Animal Response Team deployed from September 14th – 15th to assist with over 100 people evacuated from their homes due to the Oxford Fire. The trailer was stationed alongside the Red Cross at the Penn’s Grove Middle School in Oxford, PA and provided supplies for displaced pets.

BONANZA, OR

July 2023 | Golden Fire Evacuations

Trailer Recipient: Klamath County Sheriff’s Office

The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deployed its AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Bonanza High School in Bonanza, OR in response to the Golden Fire evacuations. The trailer’s contents were helpful in setting up a shelter for families with their pets alongside them. Over the course of seven days the care team helped house 20 dogs, 16 cats, 1 rooster, 1 pig, and 2 goats.

GRIFFING, GA

January 2023 | Tornados

Trailer Recipient: Spalding County Animal Care and Control

The Spalding County Animal Care and Control AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief trailer deployed from January 17th – 22nd after deadly storms and tornados destroyed cities across Alabama and Georgia. The trailer and its contents allowed the team to set up a lost and found pet triage unit that sheltered and cared for pets and other injured animals.

SANTA ROSA, CA

January 2023 | Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Sonoma County Animal Services

The Sonoma County Animal Services’ AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief trailer deployed from January 4th – 10th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds to help respond to torrential rain and flooding that devastated the State of California. AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer’s resources allowed the county to provide a safe place for people to bring their pets during evacuations.

HEMET, CA

September 2022 | Fairview Fire

Trailer Recipient: Riverside County Animal Services

The AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief trailer of the Riverside County Animal Services deployed from September 7th – 11th to assist with those evacuating from the Fairview Fire, which covered over 20,000 acres in Hemet, CA. The trailer was stationed at the Perris Fairgrounds where household pets and livestock could be brought for safety.

KLAMATH FALLS, OR

September 2022 | Van Meter Fire

Trailer Recipient: Klamath County Sheriff’s Office

The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deployed their AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief trailer to the Klamath County Fairgrounds for those evacuating from the Van Meter Fire in southern Oregon on September 9th. The temporary shelter was staffed by CERT team members who were trained to care for displaced animals. The fire quickly grew to 3,500 acres with zero containment.

MANVILLE, NJ

September 2021 | Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Somerset County Animal Response

After making landfall in Louisiana, the remnants of Hurricane Ida made its way up to the northeastern United States. This area of the country was hit with record rainfall and severe flooding that forced countless emergency evacuations. The AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer donated to the Somerset County Animal Response Team was deployed to set up an emergency shelter at Manville High School in Manville, NJ. Over the course of five days from September 2, to September 6, 2021 over 20 dogs, 19 cats, 1 bird, and a rabbit found safe refuge and care until the waters subsided and it was safe to return home.

GILA BEND, AZ

August 2021 |Monsoon Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Arizona Humane Society

The Arizona Humane Society deployed their AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer at Gila Bend Elementary School on August 14, 2021h in response to monsoon flooding in Gila Bend, Arizona. Over the course of five days they cared for a total of 36 displaced pets including a bird, dogs, and litter of 10 puppies! The contents of the trailer were used to provide temporary shelter for the pets and to clean and decontaminate the animals that were exposed to harmful flood waters.

This is the 50th time one of our life-saving trailers stocked with essential supplies has been deployed to set up emergency pet sheltering to help pets and their owners. We are proud of this donation program’s ability to help local Emergency Management Teams prepare for – and respond to – the unexpected so their citizens and their pets can have safe sanctuary when all else seems uncertain.

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KLAMATH COUNTY, OR

July 2021 | Bootleg Fire

Trailer Recipient: Klamath County Sheriff’s Office

The Klamath County Community Emergency Response Team set up the contents of their AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer on July 13,, 2021 in response to the Bootleg Fire. The temporary pet shelter was located at the Klamath County Fairgrounds in Klamath Falls, Oregon alongside the Red Cross shelter. These “co-location” shelters allowed people and their pets to safely evacuate together and comfort each other during the scary and uncertain time for 10 days. The shelter provided safe sanctuary for dogs, cats, rabbits and some chickens, too! The fairgrounds also set up accommodations for horses, goats, and geese.

GRUNDY COUNTY, IL

June 2021 | Industrial Fire

Trailer Recipient: Will County Emergency Management

The Will County Emergency Management trailer deployed on June 29th to Grundy County, IL to provide pet sheltering accommodations for approximately 3,000 residents that were evacuated from their homes due to an abandoned mill industrial fire. The fire caused toxic smoke and fumes across the area forcing people out of their home for days. The trailer’s contents played a huge role in providing care for families and their cats and dogs and even a ferret!

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ENUMCLAW, WA

June 2021 | Extreme Heat

Trailer Recipient: Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART)

The Washington State Animal Response Team’s (WASART) AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to set up a cooling center at the Enumclaw Expo Center in Enumclaw, WA.  Starting June 28 th, the WASART members and King County Search & Rescue created a cool sanctuary for 40 pets needing relief from the scorching 108 degree temperatures. The shelter remains open again, on June 29th, to assist families and pets that need to escape the heat.

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PAYSON, AZ

June 2021 | Backbone Fire

Trailer Recipient: Arizona Humane Society

The Arizona Humane Society Emergency Response Team and their AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer deployed on June 19, 2021 in response to the Backbone Fire. The emergency evacuation pet shelter was set up at Rim County Middle School in Payson, Arizona alongside the Red Cross.  The deployment lasted a record nine days.  Notably, the team helped a firefighter who had already spent two exhausting weeks fighting the Telegraph wildfire, only to then have his home threatened by the Backbone fire forcing him to evacuate. The Shelter Team worked around the clock to help his two German Shepherds as well as 29 other pets with the individualized care and safe sanctuary they needed. This care included feeding and exercise and any necessary veterinary care required until the residents got the all-clear that it was safe to return home. We thank each and everyone of these brave first responders and shelter volunteers for their care and service.

MESA, AZ

June 2021 | Telegraph Fire

Trailer Recipient: Arizona Humane Society

The AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer donated to the Arizona Humane Society was deployed from Sunday, June 6 – Sunday, June 13, 2021 in response to the Telegraph and Mescal Fires. The contents of the trailer were used to set up pet shelters alongside the Red Cross so people and their pets could safely evacuate together. The “co-located” pet shelters were set up at the Skyline High School in Mesa, AZ and High Desert Middle School in Globe, AZ. These shelters allowed evacuated families and their pets to safely shelter and comfort one other during the trying time. Over the course of eight days the amazing staff and volunteers cared for 99 pets. We are so thankful for all the brave responders who worked to contain the fire, allowing citizens and their pets to return home.

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QUEENSTOWN, MD

April 2021 | HVAC Fire

Trailer Recipient: Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services

The AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer donated to Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services was deployed Tuesday, April 6th in response a HVAC fire at Animal Services in Queenstown. The amazing responders worked quickly to make sure all animals were safely evacuated. We are so thankful that no animals or staff were harmed in the fire and that the trailer’s contents were put to good and helpful use for the evacuated pets.

YUBA CITY, CA

September 2020 | California Fires

Trailer Recipient: Yuba County Office of Emergency Services

The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services trailer deployed to assist with evacuations in California. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer was stationed at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. Staff and volunteers with the FieldHaven Feline Center as well as the Yuba Sutter Domestic Animal Disaster Assistance used the trailer and its resources to help care for dogs, cats, tortoises, chickens, and a fish.

RIDGEFIELD, WA

September 2020 | Oregon Fires

Trailer Recipient: Clark County Animal Protection & Control

The Clark County Animal Protection & Control trailer deployed from September 12-16 to assist with evacuations across NW Oregon. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer was stationed at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

CENTRAL POINT, OR

September 2020 | Almeda Fire

Trailer Recipient: Jackson County Animal Services

The Jackson County Animal Services trailer deployed on September 9 to assist with evacuations from the Almeda Fire. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer was stationed at the Expo in Central Point. With help from Friends of the Animal Shelter, staff and volunteers, cared for dogs and cats evacuated from shelters between Talent and Phoenix, as well as small pets that couldn’t go with their owners. The shelter was also able to provide care for larger animals.

GRANTS PASS, OR

September 2020 | Almeda Fire

Trailer Recipient: Josephine County Animal Protection and Regulation

The Josephine County Animal Protection and Regulation trailer deployed from September 9-19 to assist with evacuations from the Almeda Fire. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer was stationed at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. For 10 days the staff and volunteers with Shelter Friends and Rogue Valley Humane Society cared for displaced pets including 4 bunnies, 20 cats, and 15 dogs. They also reunited 2 lost dogs with their owners!

BONITA, CA

September 2020 | Valley Fire

Trailer Recipient: County of San Diego Department of Animal Services

The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services trailer was deployed from September 8-10 to assist with evacuations from the Valley Fire. Contents from the trailer were used to help shelter dogs, cats, and larger animals at their Bonita location.

RIVERSIDE, CA

August 2020 | Apple Fire

Trailer Recipient: Riverside County

The Apple Fire in Cherry Valley, California (just east of Los Angeles) burned over 25,000 acres causing thousands to be evacuated from their homes. The AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer of Riverside County was a valuable resource in assisting the brave first responders helping provide safe shelter for people and their pets that were temporarily displaced.

EVERGREEN, CO

July 2020 | Elephant Butte Fire

Trailer Recipient: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office trailer deployed to assist with evacuations from the Elephant Butte Fire west of Denver, CO on July 14, 2020. The shelter was stationed at the Evergreen Middle School in Evergreen, CO. The staff safely housed 30 small animals as well as 32 livestock animals. Evacuation orders were lifted later in the day however the shelter remained available until the following day to assure the evacuated pets had a safe place to go.

CAVE CREEK, AZ

June 2020 | Ocotillo Fire

Trailer Recipient: Arizona Humane Society

The Arizona Humane Society trailer deployed to set up a shelter for those evacuated from the Ocotillo Fire on June 1, 2020. Along with the Red Cross the shelter was located at the Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, AZ. While set up they cared for three dogs, two cats, and five birds. Once it was safe for families to return home the staff was able to close up shelter and bring the few animals that remained back to their shelter to safely wait for their owners to return.

PAMLICO COUNTY, NC

September 2019 | Responding to Hurricane Dorian

Trailer Recipient: Pamlico County Emergency Management

The Pamlico County Emergency Management trailer deployed on September 4th to assist in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer was set up at the Pamlico Community College under the direction of Pamlico County Animal Control. The trailer and supplies were used to the fullest extent housing 41 dogs, 8 cats, 2 birds, and 1 rabbit.

CECIL COUNTY, MD

September 2019 | Responding to Electric Fire

Trailer Recipient: Cecil County Department of Emergency Services

The Cecil County Department of Emergency Services trailer was deployed September 18, 2019 in response to an electrical fire. The dispatched AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer was used to help evacuate, care for, and shelter all of the animals located within the Cecil County Animal Services facility. With the help of the Elkton Police Department and volunteer firefighters from Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Company, Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company, Hacks Point Fire Company, Galena Volunteer Fire Company Inc., Singerly Fire Company, as well as neighboring crews, the fire was contained. Despite the damage caused, it is a blessing that all animals and humans located inside the Cecil County Animal Services were evacuated without injury.

GILA COUNTY, AZ

June 2019 | Responding to Woodbury Fire

Trailer Recipient: Arizona Humane Society

The Arizona Humane Society AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed in response to the Woodbury Fire. Together with the Red Cross, Gila County Animal Control set up an Emergency Animal Shelter with Emergency Animal Medical Technicians and the contents from their AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer. They were stationed at the Miami Intermediate School at 4739 S. Ragus Road. The shelter was staffed 24 hours a day and they were able to provide a safe shelter dogs and cats.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO

June 2019 | Responding to Flooding

Trailer Recipient: St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management

The St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management trailer deployed to assist with the sheltering needs due to extensive flooding. They were set up at the local Parks and Rec Center from June 12th – 21st. The amazing staff worked around the clock to ensure all their guests were properly taken care of. During their deployment they sheltered pets from two different counties which included dogs, cats, and even a guinea pig.

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MONROE COUNTY, IL

May 2019 | Responding to Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Will County Emergency Management Agency, IL

The Will County Emergency Management Agency Trailer has deployed to help displaced pets and the sheltering needs due to extensive flooding in Monroe County, IL. Animal Response Teams across the area have come together to lend a hand to those in need. The trailer deployed this morning and will set up at the Monroe County Fairgrounds for evacuees to have a safe place to bring their pets. Despite the hardest of times, it is wonderful to see so many working together to help each other as Illinois braces for even more storms and flooding.

VENTURA COUNTY, CA

November 2018 | Woolsey Fire

Trailer Recipient: Ventura County

Both of the donated Ventura County trailers were deployed to assist alongside first responders that worked relentlessly to help injured and displaced pets. These trailers helped to support Ventura County’s efforts to assist the countless animals (dogs, cats, horses, ponies, a tortoise, chickens and more) displaced and injured. As the contents of the trailer helped provide many pets with safe shelter, the team worked relentlessly around the clock to provide the animals with food, water and necessary medical care.

YUBA, CA

November 2018 | Camp Fire

Trailer Recipient: Sacramento County

Yuba County Office of Emergency Services asked Sacramento County to travel to their county to assist with animal sheltering at evacuation sites. Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter provided assistance to pets affected by the Camp Fire at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. With their donated AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer and its contents, they worked countless hours setting up and running an emergency shelter for pets that are very much in need.

BATAVIA, OH

October 2018 | Hurricane Michael Aftermath

Trailer Recipient: Tri-State CART

AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer (Tri-State CART all the way from Batavia OH!) was being deployed to assist the Red Cross with emergency sheltering for pets in the Panhandle. AKC Reunite also donated $2,000 to assist with their deployment expenses and gas.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC

September 2018 | Hurricane Florence

Trailer Recipient: Cumberland County Emergency Services

Hurricane Florence moved slowly across the Carolinas dumping many feet of rain. After the storm passed, river waters started rising and record-setting flooding ensued. In Fayetteville, 225 pets had to be relocated for safe haven from rising flood waters threatening the welfare of the animals and staff. AKC Pet Disaster Relief supplies were instrumental in setting up the shelter at an undisclosed location.

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PAMLICO COUNTY, NC

September 2018 | Hurricane Florence

Trailer Recipient: Pamlico County Emergency Management

Hurricane Florence devastated eastern North Carolina and AKC Pet Disaster Relief was there to help pets and their owners as they evacuated for the storm’s high winds and flooding.

“The trailer was deployed and it has been a blessing. All of the [contents] have been used and the public has stepped up to keep the emergency shelter supplied. The trailer is now being used as a mode of transportation to deliver animal supplies to the relief center for the public. Thank you for this trailer.”

Berkley Hill
Animal Control Officer, Pamlico County NC

LYNCHBURG, VA

August 2-4, 2018 | Responded to Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Regional Animal Response Team Lynchburg, VA

In response to flash flooding and potential breach of the College Lake Dam, Chief Ryan Ball, the Lynchburg’s Regional Animal Response Team and the American Red Cross set up a co-location shelter for evacuated people and their pets EC Glass High School. The pet sheltering accommodations were possible because of Lynchburg’s donated AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer equipment.

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JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR

July 23, 2018 | Responded to Grave Creek and Taylor Fire

Trailer Recipient: Josephine County Animal Protection and Regulation

Josephine County Animal Protection and Regulation deployed its AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer with assistance from Shelter Friends in Josephine County. The team was available in the floral building at the Josephine County Fairgrounds to make this traumatic experience as smooth as possible for evacuees. The shelter was staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until there was no longer a need.

ST. LOUIS, MO

June, 2018 | Responded to Extreme High Temperatures

Trailer Recipient: St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management

St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to partner with cooling stations set up to combat the high temperatures.

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SUPERIOR, WI

April, 2018 | Husky Refinery Explosion

Trailer Recipient: Arrowhead Emergency Managers Association St. Louis County, MN

The Arrowhead Emergency Managers Association deployed their trailer in response to the Huskey Refinery Explosion. The trailer was used for an emergency shelter at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Centers Amsoil Arena. They housed 26 people and 6 pets who were evacuated out of their homes.

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ

March, 2018 | Responded to Extended Power Outages

Trailer Recipient: Somerset County Animal Response Team

The Somerset County Animal Response Team AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to Raritan Valley Community College to set up a shelter due to extended power outages from winter storms.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA

December 7, 2017 | San Diego “Lilac Fire”

Trailer Recipient: San Diego County Animal Services

San Diego County Animal Services is coordinating animal evacuation and sheltering efforts in response to the fires. They have three AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers staged and ready to assist. For assistance evacuating horses and livestock, call County Animal Services dispatch at 619-236-2341.

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VENTURA COUNTY, CA

December 5, 2017 | Responded to Thomas Fires

Trailer Recipient: Ventura County Animal Services

Ventura County Animal Services deployed their two AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers to the Ventura County Fairgrounds to assist in the California wildfire evacuations offering shelter to 120 displaced pets.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

October 10, 2017 | Responded to California Wildfires

Trailer Recipient: SoCal Animal Response Team

The SoCal Animal Response Team deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to assist in the California wildfire evacuations. Both dogs and cats found shelter during this evacuation.

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CEDAR HILL, TX

September 2017 | Responded to Hurricane Harvey

Trailer Recipient: Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center

The Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to help the Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey. They deployed to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center then moved on to assist more displaced animals in the Port Arthur, TX flooding aftermath.

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FORT WORTH, TX

September 2017 | Responded to Hurricane Harvey

Trailer Recipient: City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control

The City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to the Fort Worth Wilkerson Facility Emergency Shelter to help the Hurricane Harvey evacuees care for their pets.

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LEBANON, TN

September 2017 | Responded to Hurricane Harvey

Trailer Recipient: Wilson County Animal Response Team

The Wilson County Animal Response Team traveled to Rockport, TX with their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to assist with the Hurricane Harvey sheltering. They were deployed through a direct request by the Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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WINTER HAVEN, FL

September 2017 | Responded to Hurricane Irma

Trailer Recipient: Polk County Sherriff’s Office

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to assist with the Hurricane Irma evacuations. They utilized the trailer at two of the off-site public shelters that were pet-friendly. 619 animals were helped between the two shelters.

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SAN DIEGO, CA

February 2017 | Responded to Flooding

Trailer Recipient: County of San Diego Dept. of Animal Services

The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to assist flood victims in February 2017.

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LEBANON, TN

November 29, 2016 | Responded to Gatlinburg, TN Fires

Trailer Recipient: Wilson County Animal Response Team

The Wilson County Animal Response Team AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to the Rocky Top Sportsplex to assist the Hamilton County Disaster Animal Response Team with their relief efforts due to the Gatlinburg, TN Fire evacuations.

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CLEVELAND, TN

November 29, 2016 | Responded to Gatlinburg, TN Fires

Trailer Recipient: Cleveland-Bradley Emergency Management

The Cleveland-Bradley County Emergency Management AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to assist Eastern Tennessee with animal sheltering after the Gatlinburg, TN Fires. Dozens of pets, plus eagles and hawks from Dollywood sought sanctuary at the site with the supplies from the trailer.

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BAYBORO, NC

October 7, 2016 – October 9, 2016 | Responded to Hurricane Matthew/Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Pamlico County Emergency Management

The Pamlico County Emergency Management AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to assist the Hurricane Matthew Evacuations.

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC

October 7, 2016 – October 11, 2016 | Responded to Hurricane Matthew/Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Cumberland County Emergency Services

The Cumberland County Emergency Services AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer deployed to Southview High School as well as Smith Recreation Center to assist the residents and pets of Cumberland County due to Hurricane Matthew Evacuations.

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GREENVILLE, SC

October 7, 2016 – October 9, 2016 | Responded to Hurricane Matthew/Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Greenville County Animal Care

The Greenville County Animal Care gave 44 crates from their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to their neighboring county of Spartanburg, SC to assist them with their pet sheltering due to Hurricane Matthew.

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WINTER HAVEN, FL

October 7, 2016 – October 9, 2016 | Responded to Hurricane Matthew/Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Polk County Sherriff’s Office

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office used crates from their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to assist 113 people, dozens of dogs and cats and even a 2-foot lizard during Hurricane Matthew Flooding.

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC

September 30, 2016 | Responded to Flooding

Trailer Recipient: Cumberland County Emergency Services

Due to the flooding in Cumberland County, the Cumberland County Emergency Services AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was set up at the Spring Lake Recreation Center to assist flood victims and their pets.

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ANDERSON, IN

August 25, 2016 | Responded to a Tornado

Trailer Recipient: Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security

The Madison County Animal Response Team AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer deployed to set up a pet shelter beside the Red Cross at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center in response to the August 2016 Tornadoes.

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SAN DIEGO, CA

June 20, 2016 | Responded to a Wildfire

Trailer Recipient: County of San Diego Dept. of Animal Services

The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed in response to the Border Fire in July 2016. They evacuated 145 animals, fed and watered over 600 animals that were sheltered in place, delivered supplies to a local in the community who served as a donation site for residents that didn’t evacuate, and provided supplies to the Red Cross evacuation centers for people with animals.

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PHOENIX, AZ

June 16, 2016 | Responded to a Wildfire

Trailer Recipient: Arizona Humane Society

The Arizona Humane Society deployed their AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to the Holbrook High School to assist in the Tenderfoot Fire Evacuations. In addition to sheltering pets, they helped reunite four pets that were displaced from their owners during the blaze.

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SACRAMENTO, CA

September 11, 2015 | Responded to a Wildfire

Trailer Recipient: Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter

The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to assist Amador County Officials with evacuations due to California Wildfires.

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ELKTON, MD

June 24, 2014 | Responded to a Electrical Fire

Trailer Recipient: Cecil County Department of Emergency Services

The Cecil County Department of Emergency Services AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was deployed to assist in evacuations of a senior housing apartment building fire.