Dutchess County Animal Response Team

12/22/2024

Here are a few Winter Pet Safety tips to keep in mind this season!

12/21/2024

During the holiday season, keep in mind there are many holiday hazards for your pets! Check out this list from the ASPCA Poison Control Center.

12/20/2024

Here is a link to a detailed article on winter and holiday pet safety written by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep the winter holiday season safe for pets.

12/19/2024

Do you have one of those gorgeous red poinsettias in your home? Keep in mind that some holiday plants are highly toxic to dogs, cats, and other animals. Check out this chart from the ASPCA Poison Control Center to let you know which are safe and which are not.

*Note if you call the ASPCA Poison Control Center there may be a fee associated with the call.

12/19/2024

11/26/2024

If you are planning to share your Thanksgiving meal with your pets, take a few minutes to read this article from the Cornell University Veterinary Science Blog regarding Thanksgiving Safety and your pets! https://www.cuvs.org/blog/thanksgiving_safety

Also, the ASPCA runs a 24/7 Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. There may be fees associated with these services.

Have a Happy, Healthy & Safe Thanksgiving!

10/24/2024

💊 Drug Take Back Day Reminder! 💊🌍

Join us this Saturday for our Drug Take Back Day! Not only does this help keep our communities safe, but it also protects our pets from potential dangers.

Medications left in the home can accidentally harm our furry friends if ingested. Let’s work together to prevent accidental poisoning and ensure our medications don’t end up in the wrong paws.

📅 Where: Poughkeepsie Galleria
🕘 Time: 10am-2pm

Help us spread the word! Together, we can make a difference.

CADCA Council on Addiction Prevention and Education - CAPE

09/29/2024

Down at the HVARS 7th Annual Fall Festival with the MRC & Dutchess County Animal Response Team! Stop by and learn pet CPR!

09/29/2024

We will be at HVARS 7th Annual Fall Festival tomorrow from 11am to 4pm teaching pet preparedness and pet CPR!

Our 7th Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner!

We can’t wait to see you all there for a day full of fun!

September 29th from 11am-4pm

***We have a few vendor spots available**
Email [email protected]

08/29/2024

Anyone interested in joining DCART is encouraged to attend this New Member Orientation! Questions? Email [email protected]

08/25/2024

Today is the last day of the Dutchess County Fair! For the first 5 days of the fair DCART volunteers have taught over 1,000 fairgoers the importance of being prepared for your pets in an emergency and how to do pet CPR! We are here until 8pm so stop by and say Hi!

08/24/2024

On day #5 of the Dutchess County Fair and we have a friend from Ulster County Animal Response Team (UCART) helping talk to fairgoers about the importance of pet preparedness and teaching dog & cat CPR! Stop down on the infield and say Hi! We are here until 10pm this evening!

08/23/2024

Day #4 of the Dutchess County Fair! Teaching fairgoers the importance of pet preparedness and how to do pet CPR! Do you have a pet? Stop on by and learn some new skills!

08/22/2024

Day #3 at Dutchess County Fair and we are teaching Pet CPR and packing our Pet’s Go Box! Stop by and see us on the infield near the entrance to the Salute to Agricultural Tent!

08/21/2024

Today is the second day of the Dutchess County Fair! Stop by and see our volunteers who are teaching Pet CPR & have a fun pet preparedness activity! We will be at the fair each day until the fair closes on Sunday, August 25, at 8pm!

08/20/2024

Some photos from the first day at the Dutchess County Fair! Stop by and learn pet CPR and how to be prepared for your pets during an emergency!