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Emergency Foster Resources

Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency.

2025 ASPCA California Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Fund

$5 million in grants are available in the ASPCA California Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Fund for animal welfare organizations.

Animal Shelter Disaster Response Resources

We’ve compiled a list of essential resources to help animal shelter staff navigate the immediate challenges following a natural disaster.

Disaster Response

These resources can help you prepare for and mobilize during times of crisis, whether natural or man-made.

ASPCA Comprehensive Animal Cruelty Response Training

The ASPCA offers animal cruelty response trainings for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, veterinarians, and rescue and sheltering organizations. Learn more and request a training.

Veterinary Resources for Recognizing and Reporting Animal Cruelty and Neglect

Veterinary professionals can use these downloads to learn more about detecting and reporting animal cruelty and neglect in their practice.

NCARE Checklist: Rate Your Disaster Readiness

Download the groundbreaking National Capabilities for Animal Response in Emergencies survey and check your organization’s readiness.

Sample Plans for Evacuation and Sheltering

These three sample plans can be adapted for your needs to help you prepare for animal emergencies, including evacuations and temporary sheltering.

2024 ASPCA Hurricane Response & Relief Grants Initiative

To support animals and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the ASPCA is offering $1 million in grants to cover expenses of animal welfare and other organizations supporting disaster response and relief.

Understanding NIMS and ICS

The National Incident Management System is an approach to incident management that can apply to emergencies of all types and sizes.

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