As the state’s designated responder for animals in distress during natural disasters and emergencies, AHS is called to set up temporary shelters where needed while our EAMTsTM apply their FEMA and Wild Land Fire Fighter training to save lives.
AHS Deployed to Gila Bend Flooding
August 14, 2021 – As the state’s designated responder for animals in distress during natural disasters, the Arizona Humane Society’s Emergency Response Team was contacted by Maricopa County Emergency Operations Center and has deployed to provide assistance for flooding in Gila Bend.
Past Deployment
- 2021
Backbone Fire
Telegraph Fire - 2020
Ocotillo Fire - 2019
Woodbury Fire - 2017
Hurricane Harvey - 2016
Cedar Fire - 2013
Yarnell Hill - 2011
Wallow Fire
Momument Fire - 2005
Hurricane Katrina - 2002
Holbrook/Rodeo Fire
AKC Pet Disaster Relief Unit
In 2015, AHS received a Pet Disaster Relief Unit from AKC Reunite through their Canine Support and Relief Fund. This two-axel trailer containing materials to set up an emergency shelter for pets and service animals will be critical in our emergency relief efforts.
We are so grateful for the Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association, Superstition Kennel Club and all of the local AKC clubs who selected AHS to receive this gift and worked to raise some of the funding. A group of 11 Arizona animal rescue groups worked to raise funds, which were then matched by AKC Reunite.
BISSELL Pet Foundation National Shelter Alliance
In 2021, AHS was named the Arizona state representative of BISSELL Pet Foundation and Code 3 Associates’ National Shelter Alliance. The Alliance is a national network of shelters who come together to prepare communities for disaster by providing other shelters throughout their state with consistent access to crisis management and stabilization.
