HUMANE EVACUATION ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM - HEART
Cause Area
- Animals
- Disaster Relief
- Emergency & Safety
Location
PO BOX 14205SPOKANE VLY, WA 99214 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.heartofspokane.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART) is to provide assistance in times of emergency/disasters, whether man-made or natural, rescuing animals, setting up and operating emergency animal shelters when requested by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction. HEART also works to educate the public regarding emergency preparedness for all animals within their care.
Description
HEART was started after Hurricane Katrina when it because apparent that the displaced animals in Spokane County had no one to care for them. Since then, HEART has cared for many thousands of animals during times of evacuation and seizure due to cruelty and neglect. HEART also sends responders both nationally and internationally to work with partner organizations.
Currently, we are fundraising to purchase our own response vehicle so that we aren't reliant on others to get our equipment where it needs to go.