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.

🐾💝 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! 🐾❄️⛄🌲

At the National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs  NASAAEP conference, Deb and Danica spoke a...
12/20/2024

At the National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs NASAAEP conference, Deb and Danica spoke and showcased EASApp™, demonstrating how a localized initiative to help a single team in Vermont evolved into a comprehensive operational platform and user-friendly app for animal emergency management and volunteers. What began as a focused effort to support pet care during the unprecedented Vermont flooding has now transformed into an innovative data management solution, launching nationally in Q1 2025 to serve states and teams across the United States.

DARTCC wants to thank everyone who came to the presentation and swung by our booth. There were lots of great questions and suggestions, helping us improve EASApp™ for disaster teams everywhere.

Sending a heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to our Keep EASApp™ Free Campaign this past  .If you missed the d...
12/06/2024

Sending a heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to our Keep EASApp™ Free Campaign this past .

If you missed the deadline, it's never too late to donate. Our campaign is also a Year-End Giving Spree to help DARTCC keep EASApp™ free for our hardworking .

Even one small donation goes a long way!

🪙 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

  this   by donating to DARTCC. Our campaign has one simple request: Help keep EASApp™ free to volunteers. 🪙 Donate here...
12/03/2024

this by donating to DARTCC. Our campaign has one simple request: Help keep EASApp™ free to volunteers.

🪙 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

And guess what? Even one small donation goes a long way. Here's how far your donation dollars go.

💻 $25: Empowers a Volunteer

Your gift provides one Emergency Animal Shelter App (EASApp™) license to a disaster response volunteer, equipping them with the tools to save animal lives.

🌐 $50: Keeps the App Running

Your support covers essential hosting fees for EASApp™, ensuring it’s ready when disasters strike and volunteers need it most.

📣 $100: Raises Awareness

Your donation spreads the word about EASApp™, helping communities understand the importance of disaster preparedness and the role this tool plays in saving animals.

📚 $250: Trains a Volunteer

So what do you say? Head here to learn more and to donate👇

☔ Just a reminder that   is tomorrow!Now -- who's in? And how do you plan to participate? Share in the comments! 🐾
12/03/2024

☔ Just a reminder that is tomorrow!

Now -- who's in? And how do you plan to participate? Share in the comments! 🐾

🌟 This (Dec. 3rd) YOU have the power to make a difference for and animals in need! 🐾

Whether it’s through donating, fundraising, or spreading the word, here are 5 ways you can help keep EASApp FREE TO VOLUNTEERS! ☔

1️⃣ Set Up a Facebook or Instagram Fundraiser
Share why you care and rally your friends and family to join the cause. Every dollar counts!

2️⃣ Launch a Donation Match Challenge
Double the impact by asking your workplace or a generous friend to match donations. Let’s inspire others to give!

3️⃣ Host a Virtual Event
Plan a fun activity like a trivia night, workout class, or cooking demo and ask for donations to join. Bring your community together while helping pets!

4️⃣ Set a Personal Fundraising Goal
Aim high and share your progress throughout the day. Let your passion for the mission inspire others to help you reach your goal.

5️⃣ Pay It Forward
Ask supporters to donate in honor of a loved one or a cherished pet. Share their stories and celebrate their generosity!

✨ No matter how you choose to participate and donate to our campaign, your support helps us save animal lives and prepare for emergencies.

🪙 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

11/28/2024

Sending our deepest gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has played a part in supporting our mission here at DARTCC.

We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with love, happiness and warmth from family and friends, humans and pets alike. ♥️

  this   by donating to DARTCC. Our campaign has one simple request: Help keep EASApp™ free to volunteers. 🪙 Donate here...
11/25/2024

this by donating to DARTCC. Our campaign has one simple request: Help keep EASApp™ free to volunteers.

🪙 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

And guess what? Even one small donation goes a long way. Here's how far your donation dollars go.

💻 $25: Empowers a Volunteer

Your gift provides one Emergency Animal Shelter App (EASApp™) license to a disaster response volunteer, equipping them with the tools to save animal lives.

🌐 $50: Keeps the App Running

Your support covers essential hosting fees for EASApp™, ensuring it’s ready when disasters strike and volunteers need it most.

📣 $100: Raises Awareness

Your donation spreads the word about EASApp™, helping communities understand the importance of disaster preparedness and the role this tool plays in saving animals.

📚 $250: Trains a Volunteer

SO WHAT DO YOU SAY? Donate today to keep this revolutionary Emergency Animal Shelter App free for hard-working volunteers!

🌟 This   (Dec. 3rd) YOU have the power to make a difference for     and animals in need! 🐾Whether it’s through donating,...
11/19/2024

🌟 This (Dec. 3rd) YOU have the power to make a difference for and animals in need! 🐾

Whether it’s through donating, fundraising, or spreading the word, here are 5 ways you can help keep EASApp FREE TO VOLUNTEERS! ☔

1️⃣ Set Up a Facebook or Instagram Fundraiser
Share why you care and rally your friends and family to join the cause. Every dollar counts!

2️⃣ Launch a Donation Match Challenge
Double the impact by asking your workplace or a generous friend to match donations. Let’s inspire others to give!

3️⃣ Host a Virtual Event
Plan a fun activity like a trivia night, workout class, or cooking demo and ask for donations to join. Bring your community together while helping pets!

4️⃣ Set a Personal Fundraising Goal
Aim high and share your progress throughout the day. Let your passion for the mission inspire others to help you reach your goal.

5️⃣ Pay It Forward
Ask supporters to donate in honor of a loved one or a cherished pet. Share their stories and celebrate their generosity!

✨ No matter how you choose to participate and donate to our campaign, your support helps us save animal lives and prepare for emergencies.

🪙 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

Hey! So what's everyone's weekend plans? Getting together with family? Taking the pup for a walk?We know life gets busy,...
11/15/2024

Hey! So what's everyone's weekend plans? Getting together with family? Taking the pup for a walk?

We know life gets busy, but it's never too soon to donate (or encourage others to) for (December 3).

Our Emergency Animal Shelter App (EASApp™) is already gaining momentum across the country (there are several disaster animal response teams that are already training on it), and we’re off to a great start.

But DARTCC needs more help!

While DARTCC still needs major sponsors and large-scale funding to enhance the app, this campaign is a simple ask:

Help us raise money to keep EASApp™ FREE! for the hard-working disaster animal shelter teams and volunteers who use it.

❓ You ask: “Okay, so how can I help?” ❓

Great question! Here’s how you can make a real difference:

1️⃣ Donate to support our mission to keep EASApp™ TOTALLY FREE for shelter volunteers. Even if you have $10, $20, or $50 to spare, anything helps! 🪙

2️⃣ Fundraise by sharing our story with friends and family – every conversation counts! -- and ask them to donate as well. Share with friends and colleagues (remember: sponsor matching gift programs) and even dedicate money in someone’s honor (even a cherished pet)! 🤝

3️⃣ Spread the Word – the more people who know, the more we can teach communities about disaster preparedness and keep our pets safe during disasters! Put flyers up in coffee shops, pet shops, vet offices, and more. 🪧🗣️

So what do you say? Help the team here at DARTCC team spread the word about EASApp™.

Together, we can raise funds and save pet lives.

Donate to our campaign here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

Hey! So what's everyone's weekend plans? Getting together with family? Taking the pup for a walk?We know life gets busy,...
11/15/2024

Hey! So what's everyone's weekend plans? Getting together with family? Taking the pup for a walk?

We know life gets busy, but it's never too soon to donate (or encourage others to) for (December 3).

Our Emergency Animal Shelter App (EASApp™) is already gaining momentum across the country (there are several disaster animal response teams that are already training on it), and we’re off to a great start.

But Dartcc needs more help!

While DARTCC still needs major sponsors and large-scale funding to enhance the app, this campaign is a simple ask: Help us raise money to keep EASApp™ FREE! for the hard-working disaster animal shelter teams and volunteers who use it.

❓ You ask: “Okay, so how can I help?” ❓

Great question! Here’s how you can make a real difference:

1️⃣ Donate to support our mission to keep EASApp™ TOTALLY FREE for shelter volunteers. Even if you have $10, $20, or $50 to spare, anything helps! 🪙

2️⃣ Fundraise by sharing our story with friends and family – every conversation counts! -- and ask them to donate as well. Share with friends and colleagues (remember: sponsor matching gift programs) and even dedicate money in someone’s honor (even a cherished pet)! 🤝

3️⃣ Spread the Word – the more people who know, the more we can teach communities about disaster preparedness and keep our pets safe during disasters! Put flyers up in coffee shops, pet shops, vet offices, and more. 🪧🗣️

So what do you say? Help the team here at DARTCC team spread the word about EASApp™.

Together, we can raise funds and save pet lives.

Donate to our JustGiving campaign here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/easappfree

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