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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.

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.

Disaster Response Training

Check out these online and in-person trainings to prepare you for emergency and disaster situations.

Disaster Response

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

Animal Cruelty Research

Learn about the ASPCA’s groundbreaking research on dogfighting, animal cruelty, and animal neglect.

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.

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.

ASPCA® Disaster Response – Request for Proposals

The ASPCA invites proposals for funding for capacity-building and preparedness for future natural disasters from authorized disaster response organizations.

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