Contra Costa County Animal Response Team

About Contra Costa County Animal Response Team

Contra Costa County Animal Response Team (CC CART) is a group of dedicated volunteers who continuously train to set up and staff temporary animal shelters in a time of disaster or emergency.  We have members of our group who specialize in all kinds of species, from cats and dogs to pigs and horses.  We are constantly seeking additional training and experience so that we can provide the best care possible.

How to Join CART

To join, please fill out the CCAS Volunteer Application. Once your application is received and processed, a member of our team will follow up with you to schedule your orientation. Please be sure to review our volunteer manual before applying. 

Resources

• Three Step Disaster Plan for Pets
• Species Feed/Water Requirements - Quick Reference
• American Red Cross Pet Disaster Preparedness 
• American Veterinary Medical Association - Pets & Disasters
• ASPCA (Pet Disaster Preparedness)
• UC Davis Equine Emergency Preparedness
• CalFire Animal Evacuation

Agencies

• CalFire
• Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
• Contra Costa County Sheriff
• Contra Costa Community Warning System