Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART)

03/08/2025

🌟 CART Highlight 🌟 Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) - When a disaster or emergency happens, preparedness makes all the difference for animals and their families. Across California, Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs) enhance disaster response efforts by providing coordinated support for animal care, evacuation and sheltering. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) - a dedicated group of volunteers who have been committed to animal welfare and disaster response since 2009. Read more at
https://www.calcarts.org/post/cart-highlight-amador-county-animal-response-team-acart

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02/13/2025

Our monthly general meeting last night saw ACART volunteers assemble animal go bags for dogs and cats, designed to assist our senior community in evacuating with their pets during disasters. These bags contained essential goods to support the temporary housing of dogs and cats until they can return home or secure longer-term care. The distribution of these go bags will be conducted in conjunction with our local Meals on Wheels program soon. Funding for this initiative was made possible by a grant from the Amador Community Foundation. If you would like to help our team with future projects, donations can be made through the Amador Community Foundation at the link below.

https://www.amadorcommunityfoundation.org/donate/acart/

12/03/2024

Today marks the beginning of Amador Giving Tuesday, a day to transform lives in our local community through your generosity. By donating, you can make a profound impact that will be felt for years to come. To contribute online, visit giveamador.org and kindly specify ACART as your charity of choice for your selfless donation.

09/30/2024

UPDATE: Mandatory Evacuations have been lifted and everyone has been allowed to return. Thank you to those who offered supplies and assistance. Let’s hope this is the last event this year.

Activation of ACART is currently in progress, and arrangements are being made at the Amador County Fairgrounds, specifically within the Spur Emporium building, to provide shelter for small animals belonging to individuals evacuated due to the 'Tiger' fire.

08/15/2024

ACART held our monthly meeting at the A-PAL center where Susan Manning and her crew showed us the proper way to catch, handle and crate less than cooperative felines! Very informative training, thank you A-PAL!
It was hard to leave without a couple furry new friends💕🐱

07/02/2024

ACART members will be assisting at the cooling center to make sure animals are provided kennels and water while on site.

Excessive Heat Warning!

Good morning, Amador County

Due to the Excessive Heat Warning the National Weather Service has issued, a Cooling Center will be opened from Wednesday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 7th. (Additional days may be added if the heat event continues). This Cooling Center will be at the Health and Human Services building located at 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek, and will be open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Amador County Social Services staff will be on-site to provide water and snacks donated by the American Red Cross.

You’re also invited to bring your household pet to this Cooling Center, and the Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) will be on-site to help you kennel your furry friend while you cool off. Kennels will be on-site and water will also be provided for your pet.

Plymouth and Ione will also have their own Cooling Centers. Plymouth’s will be at City Hall (9426 Main Street) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm from Wednesday through Friday, and Ione’s will be at the Ione Fire Department, Station 2, located at 600 Preston Avenue from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm from today through Sunday. Also, you can always cool off at the Jackson Library and catch up on your reading.

For more information on how to beat the heat and stay safe during extreme heat events, click here.

https://www.amadorgov.org/departments/office-of-emergency-services/are-you-ready-preparedness-information/beat-the-heat

06/26/2024

Are you prepared? Get your go bag ready and make sure you have a plan in place for your animals.

In the event of a wildfire, being prepared is crucial. Ensure your emergency kit includes essential items such as water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, tools and supplies like flashlights and batteries, clothing, and specialty items like medications and important documents. Having these essentials ready can ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones during an emergency.

For more tips on how to prepare for wildfire, visit: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/

06/26/2024

Let’s all practice wildfire safety and make it through this year with no more unnecessary fire threats.

06/07/2024

Last night ACART and ETA Volunteers trained on a new animal intake program for disaster response. This will assist in the intake and tracking of all animals brought in and housed by volunteers during disasters. We are hoping we never have to use it now!!

05/11/2024

Carol and Kathy attended the "Quartz Training Incident" today as an outreach opportunity for ACART to get the word out about having your animals ready for evacuation during a wildfire.
The event was held out on Quartz Mountain Rd with AFPD, CalFire, Amador SO and others participating.
It is so important to understand and practice evacuation skills!

04/27/2024

ACART volunteers Carol and Heather participated In the Surrey Junction Firewise event today organized by AFPD. One of ACART’s Missions is to educate the public on being prepared when disaster strikes. Make sure you have a plan!! To learn more about ACART, ways to become a volunteer or donate to help ACART with their mission, visit amadoranimalresponse.com

04/23/2024

In Recognition of National Volunteer Week- please help me thank the volunteers of the Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART). Since 2009, the volunteers of this non-profit organization have put in long hours housing animals when disaster strikes and people are evacuated from their homes. They train monthly to ensure they are providing the very best care possible when needed the most. They have been deployed and housed animals during several declared disasters in Amador County. If you live in the area of Amador County or neighboring counties, we are always looking for new members. To learn more or to donate to help this great organization, Visit the website at

Amador County Animal Response Team is a Non-Profit trained volunteer group sheltering animals during disasters.

04/22/2024

Heather and Carol set up at the Peterson Ranch Firewise event Saturday. Information on being prepared to evacuate passed out, great contacts made (possibly new members!)
Thank you ladies!

04/15/2024

I always forget to take pictures!
Team members Carol and Kathy set up a display table and spoke to attendees this weekend about volunteering with ACART. We had a lot of interest and even signed up a few potential new members! How exciting!
Huge thanks to the Paws Partner organization and Susan Manning for inviting us to participate💕

03/15/2024

ACART volunteers gathered for our monthly meeting Wednesday evening.
We welcomed 7 potential members to the meeting as well as our guest speaker, Sgt. Matt Girton, OES Coordinator, Amador County Sheriff Office
Sgt. Girton swore in our newest inductee, Heather, to the ranks of Disaster Service Worker! Matt also talked about his job as OES Coordinator.
Agenda items included discussing upcoming trainings, outreach events, fund raising and many other items.

11/28/2023

11/28/2023

When you have to evacuate where will your fur babies go?
We will care for them so you can take the time to care for yourself❤️
Help us help you!

10/29/2023

ACART partnered with Amador County Animal Control at the Amador County K9 Trunk or Treat event held at the Superior Court parking lot.
Always thankful to be part of the county's emergency services team!