Dutchess County Animal Response Team

09/10/2025

We are partnering with the John Jay High School FFA chapter to offer a Pet First Aid Class! Seating is limited & registration is required! Visit www.dutchessny.gov/PetFirstAid

08/27/2025

During the 6 days of the Dutchess County Fair MRC & DCART volunteers taught over 900 attendees Pet CPR and the importance of Pet Preparedness for disasters and emergencies!

08/24/2025

Its the final day of the Dutchess County Fair! Be sure to stop by and see our volunteers to learn Pet CPR! While you’re there learn how to Save a Life with Narcan Training & see how many “ticks” you can get off Tick Check Harry with our Department of Health staff! Another great stop is with our friends at the Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District who are located in the Horticultural Building and have a cool demonstration on erosion!
Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County Medical Reserve Corps

08/23/2025

Even our youngest fair visitors can learn to help their pets!

08/23/2025

Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County, DCART, and our Department of Health staff at the Dutchess County Fair! Offering Pet CPR, Hands Only CPR, Narcan Training & much more!

08/22/2025

It’s a perfect day to visit the Dutchess County Fair! Stop by and see the Dept. of Health, Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess, and DCART on the infield across from the Racing Pigs!

08/21/2025

Good morning from the Dutchess County Fair! Stop by and learn pet and hands only CPR, how to save a life with Narcan & much more! We are located with the Dutchess County Government Dept. of Health Mobile Health Unit on the infield!

08/20/2025

Our Health Department is partnering with Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary to host a FREE rabies clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets on Saturday, September 13th, at the East Fishkill Community Center at 890 NY-82 in Hopewell Jct. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens this Wednesday, August 20th at www.HVARS.org.

To learn more visit: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/Dutchess-County-to-Host-Free-Rabies-Vaccine-Clinic-for-Local-Pets.htm

08/19/2025

First day at the Dutchess County Fair! Stop by and see us near the grandstand! Learn human and/or pet CPR, learn to save a life with Narcan training, tick checks and other programs offered by our Dept. of Health!

08/17/2025

‼️The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for western Dutchess County from noon through 7pm today.‼️

The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will lead to heat index values or "feels-like" temperatures ranging from 95 to 99°F.

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, and stay in an air conditioned area, if possible.

NEVER leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, under any circumstances.

If you or someone you know needs a place to stay cool, visit one of many cooling centers throughout Dutchess County: https://dutchessny.gov/coolingcenters

⚡️PLEASE NOTE: Severe thunderstorms are also possible throughout Dutchess County this afternoon. These storms may bring damaging wind gusts and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning. Stay indoors if storms impact your area.

07/16/2025

911 Services have been fully restored in Dutchess County. You may now call or text 911 for emergencies.

The services were interrupted due to an issue with a Verizon fiber optic transmission line that has been corrected. Thank you for your patience.

07/04/2025