CURRENT EVACUATIONS: NONE
ACTIVATION PROCEDURES & PARTNERS
HOW WE RESPOND
Animal Disaster Services is "activated" when an incident has been identified as a threat to human life and/or property. We are alerted by either the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) and/or the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM). Immediately, A.D.S. sends a notification to all shelter volunteers asking for their availability for scheduling over the next 72 hours. We then determine, in collaboration with American Red Cross, the most appropriate location for the temporary animal shelter and relay that information to YCSO and YCOEM. The small animal shelter is set up by the A.D.S. team within four hours and is ready to receive animals once an evacuation GO order is issued by YCSO or YCOEM.
Our temporary facilities are designed to provide the best possible environment for the animals in our care. We have spacious kennels, outdoor play areas, and a team of experienced professionals who ensure that all of our animals receive the highest level of care.
For sheltering or evacuation assistance of large animals and barn animals, see our PARTNERS page for LASER and EEE.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
ANIMALS WE SHELTER
Animal Disaster Services provides shelter for:
- - household pets (dogs and cats)
- - small domesticated animals (bunnies, birds, lizards, fish, turtles)
We are focused on providing safe shelter for private owners (individuals, families, and household) of pets.
For businesses, shelters, and rescues, please contact A.D.S. at AnimalDisasterServices@gmail.com for a commercial agreement prior to seeking shelter services.
BASIC SHELTER RULES
Only credentialed A.D.S. volunteers and animal owners (with identification) are allowed in the shelter.
We provide standard dog/cat food purchased at local pet stores or grocery stores. If your pet has special dietary requirements, you must provide those supplies to A.D.S.
We do not give medications unless they can be incorporated into the feeding process.
When the evacuation is lifted, all animals must be picked up from the shelter by the owner within 24 hours.
You can be ready ahead of time by completing the Shelter Intake Form below and downloading the A.D.S. Prepardeness card that provides information on what you need to include in your pet's GO BAG.
PARTNERS
American Red Cross
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER)
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER)
The Northern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross, located at 1750 Railroad Springs Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, serves Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai counties. The office offers local disaster assistance, health/safety training, and blood drive coordination.
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER)
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER)
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER)
LASER serves individuals, families, and households, sheltering horses, miniature horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, pigs, rabbits, llamas, and alpacas. For more information, please visit LASER's website.
Equine Emergency Evacuation (EEE)
Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness (LASER)
Equine Emergency Evacuation (EEE)
EEE is a tax-exempt, all-volunteer organization that assists equine owners in the event of wildfire, flood, and other emergency situations. EEE is the only County 911 resource that performs this function.
Yavapai County Jeep Posse (YCJP)
Yavapai County Jeep Posse (YCJP)
Equine Emergency Evacuation (EEE)
The Yavapai County Jeep Posse is an all volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs of the citizens of Yavapai County in Search and Rescue missions, as well as County-wide Forest Fire evacuations.
United Animal Friends (UAF)
Yavapai County Jeep Posse (YCJP)
United Animal Friends (UAF)
UAF provides many services for residents of Yavapai County and their pets. The Spay/Neuter Certificate Program, Community Pet Food Bank, and Emergency Medical Program help hundreds of people and pets each year. For more information, please visit UAF's website.
The Happy Parrot
Yavapai County Jeep Posse (YCJP)
United Animal Friends (UAF)
The love Jeff and Lori Riden have for all things birds has only been matched by their dedication to the communities they have served. The Happy Parrot has provided sheltering services for companion birds displaced by evacuation for many years.
We will be forever appreciative of their services!
Happy Retirement
Jeff & Lori