Dartcc Disasters are common and volunteer-run emergency pet shelters need support. It began with a series of training sessions. It seemed endless.

EASApp keeps data organized and allows volunteers to focus on pet care, not paperwork. EASApp: an easy-to-learn web/mobile operations platform for shelters when disaster strikes. DART Command Central evolved from team meetings of the Central Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team (CVDART) working to improve our readiness to set up and run an emergency pet shelter on short notice. Volunteers were pr

esented with a handful of documents - intake forms, special instructions forms, medical care forms, forms for items that came with the pet, forms to be filled out when a pet left with its family for the day, forms for feeding and cleaning. There had to be a better way to organize all the needed information into something more manageable than a folder full of papers – and there had to be a better use of volunteers’ time than filling out form after form. That realization led to the launch of DART Command Central. What started as an exercise to learn the paper forms evolved into a laptop-based prototype for the registration process, and then into a detailed method for data management. Two years of monthly CVDART meetings and training sessions as well as full-on simulations of numerous sheltering situations has put this prototype to the test and led to constant revisions and improvements until it matured into a robust system that can be adapted to any type of disaster. DART Command Central is designed to ease the burden and stress of sheltering and will benefit both humans and pets. Our plan is for anyone who helps manage an emergency pet shelter to have free access to the Emergency Shelter Module. We have received grant money from State Farm allowing us to implement the first part of the software development, which will provide users with a system for organizing and operating an Emergency Animal Shelter. The next stage will incorporate more detailed information used during sheltering and allow for more complete documentation between organizations and agencies. The final stage will be to make DART Command Central a mobile app that can be used on phones and tablets even without internet access, making it yet more nimble and user friendly. In March 2022 DART Command Central obtained 501c3 status. This opened the door to many more grant opportunities, as well as making individual donations tax-deductible.

04/04/2025

Introducing dark chocolate brown -- the newest color from the DARTCC Shop! The logos really pop, don't you think?

Every purchase helps support EASApp and DARTCC's mission.

Head to jemspe.com/dartcc_easapp to get this limited edition color while it lasts!

🆘 Pet First Aid: A Lifesaving Skill Every Pet Owner Should Know! 🐶🐱🚑Accidents happen when we least expect them, but know...
04/01/2025

🆘 Pet First Aid: A Lifesaving Skill Every Pet Owner Should Know! 🐶🐱🚑

Accidents happen when we least expect them, but knowing basic pet first aid can make all the difference in an emergency. From performing CPR to handling choking, bleeding, or poisoning, quick action can save your pet’s life!

DARTCC has put together some basic Pet First Aid Tips here, but we encourage you to learn step-by-step first aid related to your specific pet (dog, cat, horse, bird, etc). and geographic area.

One of the best ways to learn? Reach out to your local animal shelters, rescue groups (and disaster animal rescue groups too!) who often host first aid training for pet owners.

📌 Tag a fellow pet owner who needs to learn pet first aid!

🐾💖 It’s National Love Your Pet Day! 💖🐾Today is all about celebrating the furry (or feathery, or scaly!) friends who brin...
02/20/2025

🐾💖 It’s National Love Your Pet Day! 💖🐾

Today is all about celebrating the furry (or feathery, or scaly!) friends who bring us unconditional love and endless joy. 🐶🐱🐰🐢 Whether it’s extra treats, snuggles, or a fun adventure, show your pet just how much they mean to you!

Drop a pic of your beloved pet in the comments—we’d love to see them! 📸🐾

🐾💝 Valentine’s Day Pet Safety Guide! 💝🐾Love is in the air, but so are some sneaky dangers for our furry friends! So as y...
02/14/2025

🐾💝 Valentine’s Day Pet Safety Guide! 💝🐾

Love is in the air, but so are some sneaky dangers for our furry friends! So as you celebrate this Valentine’s Day, remember:

🍫 Chocolate & Candy – Tasty for us, toxic for them!
🌸 Flowers – Some (like lilies!) can be dangerous to pets.
🕯️ Candles – Romantic? Yes. Fire hazard? Also yes.
🎁 Gift Wrap & Ribbons – Fun to play with, risky to swallow!

And remember! It's not all about candies and flowers. You can show someone you care or be a secret admirer by donating to an animal welfare organization like DARTCC!

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding pet owners to keep their loved ones safe this Valentine’s Day. Here are five easy tips: While it may be tempting to share a sweet treat with your animals, they cannot enjoy all the same food...

02/06/2025

🐾 Show Some Love & Support DARTCC! 🩷🐾

Gear up for Valentine’s Day (and support DARTCC!) with all things PINK. Not only will you stay snug, but you’ll also be supporting a cause that's dear to our hearts: building EASApp, a groundbreaking disaster animal shelter app designed to help communities with emergency preparedness.

🛒 Visit https://dartcc.fitapparel.biz/ to discover more than pink and shop and our entire line!

By shopping with us, you're not just getting great deals—you’re making a difference. Visit us today and help us continue our work building EASApp.

01/29/2025

🐾 Shop DARTCC & Support the Cause! 🐾

Grab yourself a new hoodie or sweater from DARTCC! It'll keep you warm and cozy all winter and support a great cause: our groundbreaking disaster animal shelter app and our mission to help communities with emergency preparedness.

🛒 Visit https://dartcc.fitapparel.biz/ to see sweatshirts and our entire line!

By shopping with us, you're not just getting great deals—you’re making a difference. Visit us today and help us continue our work building EASApp.

Happy MLK Day from DARTCC! Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement, not only fought for t...
01/20/2025

Happy MLK Day from DARTCC! Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement, not only fought for the rights of African Americans, but also believed in compassion towards all living beings. Throughout his life, he highlighted animals right as well as the treatment of animals.

01/11/2025

A glimpse into the . Hats off the hardworking SAR responders, local shelter teams, and state and national animal welfare organizations. Thank you ASPCA American Humane San Diego Humane Society and Pasadena Humane. 🙏🏼💕

01/09/2025

Our hearts are with Los Angeles residents and first responders as wildfires continue to threaten homes and communities, especially those evacuating with pets and animals.

And for all you hardworking shelter teams and volunteers caring for displaced animals, we feel you and our platform is here to support you. The Emergency Animal Shelter App (EASApp) provides an easy-to-learn paperless platform to keep track of each animal's needs and document everything along the way. If this sounds like something your disaster shelter team needs moving forward, please don't hesitate to reach out -- we want to help!

Contact us to learn more.


Sending positive thoughts. ~DARTCC

As we wrap up 2024, don't forget to make those year-end charitable donations! Supporting your favorite nonprofits isn't ...
12/30/2024

As we wrap up 2024, don't forget to make those year-end charitable donations! Supporting your favorite nonprofits isn't just good for the community - it can help reduce your tax burden too. Remember that donations must be made by December 31st to count for this tax year.

Support DARTCC and keep EASApp free to volunteers by donating at our JustGiving campaign. Every dollar makes a difference! 💝

Help DARTCC keep EASApp free for disaster shelter volunteers! Your donation ensures volunteers can focus on petcare, not paperwork. Let’s make a lasting impact together—please consider supporting today!

Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas to everyone, including our furry family members! From the DARTCC team! 🐾❄️⛄🌲
12/25/2024

Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas to everyone, including our furry family members! From the DARTCC team! 🐾❄️⛄🌲

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