Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, people and their property are affected.  Over the years, we have seen whole communities destroyed and lives devastated.  A problem that is increasingly being recognized is that disaster also affects animals.  In times of crises, people worry not only about their family but also about the family pet; farmers worry about the livestock; horse owners worry about their prize show horse or backyard pony.  In a disaster, state and local government must first take care of people and they may not have time to deal with all animal problems.

The Amador County Animal Control Officers will assist with evacuations of large animals and establish animal shelters if resources permit.  Therefore, it is up to individuals to see that their animals are taken care of.  It is imperative that animal owners work with one another to develop plans for their animals.

The Humane Society of the United States recommends that if you evacuate, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND.  Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return.  For public health reasons, emergency shelters cannot accept pets.  Here in Amador County, Animal Control will establish animal shelters near human shelters.  Also, find out which motels and hotels in your area allow pets - well in advance of needing them.

 

The Amador County Animal Response Team works with the Office of Emergency Services and the Amador County Animal Control to provide emergency assistance to Amador County residents and their domestic animals. Providing animal shelter and care for those animals when their owners are forced to evacuate their homes as a result of a declared disaster.

 

The Evacuation Teams of Amador provides assistance in evacuating and sheltering in place of animals during a disaster. Serving Amador County and the surrounding counties of Calaveras and El Dorado during large scale disasters.

Technical Large Animal Evacuations, Small Animal Evacuations, Emergency Animal Rescues, Livestock Accidents and Mounted Search Support.