DART is a mobile command post which contains a full communications system that is capable of monitoring and dispatching emergency services during disasters to provide temporary shelter for animals and front-line veterinary care. DART works with local, state, and national agencies to help families and their animals with medical, food and housing assistance. To help DART, please donate here.
Formed in 1993, DART is uniquely capable for caring for the animal victims of disaster. Manned by spcaLA volunteers, humane officers, veterinary staff and other professionals, DART has deployed to fires, riots, earthquakes, hurricanes and other catastrophic situations, including hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike, as well as the 1994 Northridge earthquake and the 2007 California wildfires.
DART equipment consists of an equipped mobile command center, portable kenneling, horse trailers and field rescue vehicle. Click here to see DART in action.
