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In this episode, hosts Eric Thompson and Carla Lewis are joined by special guest Brigid Elchos to introduce ASAR’s new program designed specifically for emergency managers planning for animals during disasters. From hurricanes and floods to wildfires and evacuations, animals are often an overlooked—but critical—part of emergency response. This conversation explores how the ASAR B.E.S.T. Program helps communities prepare, respond, and recover by integrating animal rescue and sheltering into disaster planning. Eric, Carla, and Brigid break down why animal-inclusive planning matters, what emergency managers need to know, and how this new program provides practical tools, training, and support to build stronger, safer, and more resilient response systems. Whether you’re an emergency manager, first responder, animal welfare professional, or disaster response leader, this episode offers real-world insight into protecting people and their animals when it matters most. Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join Eric and Carla as they give a year in review of 2025, from deployments to conferences to training across the country, and keep listening to hear what is coming up in 2026! Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join us on this episode as we talk with John Peaveler with Humane Innovations about the amazing work he is doing with developing equipment and safe handling techniques for people who are working in the field and shelters to rescue animals. John brings many years of experience to the Animal Welfare community and ASAR training and response is proud to utilize and promote the incredible products that Humane Innovations brings to Animal Field Services.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join us as we unveil a new partnership between ASAR Training and Response and the National Animal Care and Control Association. As we know disaster response starts at the local level and ASAR and NACA are joining forces to bring disaster response operational coordination teams to your State and Local Animal Control Agencies.  After listening to the podcast visit the ASIST webpage for additional information https://asartraining.com/asist/  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join us in this episode as we begin to dive into the Hurricane Helene Response. In this episode we will will talk about the beginning of our response, our partnership with Rescue Ranch, the rescue of 22 horses on Black Mountain, and how you can get ASAR Training.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join us on this episode as we talk to a panel of pet sheltering Subject matter experts about the pro's and con's of co-housing. In the current crises of shelters bursting at the seams, many shelters are utilizing co-housing to kennel amicable animals together. You won't want to miss this episode! #animalrescue #petsheltering #animalcontrol #shelter #animalbehavior Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

As our nations shelters are continuing to experience record intake and low adoption numbers many shelters turn to private rescue organizations to lighten the burden.  Join us on this episode as Eric and Carla and a panel of shelter professionals dive into the topic of private rescue groups and how many groups are finding themselves needing rescue in the current pet sheltering crises.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join Eric and  Carla as they recap the 2023 year for ASAR and what we have planned in 2024! #asartraining #animalrescue #roperescue #technicalrescue #firefighter #zoo #zookeeper #animalcontrol #petshelter #disasterresponse #disaster  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Our pet shelters are bursting at the seams with no relief in sight. Please join us as we speak to a panel of sheltering subject matter experts about why we are in this situation, what shelters are doing to keep their heads above water, and how communities can support their shelters and the people who devote their lives to the care of these animals.  #asartraining #animalincidentmanagment #bisselpets #animalshelter #rescue #pets #animalcontrol #aco #veterinarians  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join us as we talk with a panel of experts from the American Red Cross to discuss the new partnership with Petsmart Charities to support people and their pets effected by disasters.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

What do Zoological Facilities do to plan for disasters? Ice Storms, Tornados, Hurricanes, flooding and and more can effect a Zoological facility. These facilities are uniquely equipped to provide support to each other before, during and after a disaster. Join us as we talk with Julia Wagner from ZDR3 and discuss the incredible program that is available for Zoological facilities either facing disaster or responding to it.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

We have all seen what can happen when a social media post goes wrong or what can happen if your organization is not communicating with the public. In this episode we will discuss what a Public Information Officer does and why your team needs one and how to create proper public messaging for your organization during times of disaster and day to day operations. Join us as we talk with PIO Lisa Norwood about her role at the San Antonio Humane society and we talk about the good bad and ugly of public information for your organization.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Join us this episode as Eric and Carla talk with Jerrica Owen from the National Animal Care and Control Association and Kristi Boucher from the Washington Animal Control Association. We will be talking about a recent interagency agreement between Animal Incident Management and Maui Humane Society and how AIM utilized the relationships between NACA and State Animal Control Associations to provide Animal Control Support to Maui Humane Society field services after the fires in Lahaina.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

What does a pet shelter do when disaster strikes? Join us as we talk with Kim Alboum from the Bissell Pet Foundation about the new Animal Incident Management  initiative and how it can help your shelter and community.  We will discuss what resources are available for pet shelters before, during and after a disaster, and what your shelter can do NOW to be prepared! Check out the following links for resources! https://www.animalincidentmanagement.com/ https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/# https://asartraining.com/ #asartraining #animalrescue #petshelter #animalcontrol #disasterresponse #bissellpetfoundation  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

How do you pick up an elephant? Join us as we talk with Mike McClure about his experiences with technical rescue of our largest mammals and how ASAR is incorporating subject matter experts to assist exotic animals in the United States and abroad.   #elephants #elephantrescue #zoo #zoovet #zookeeper #technicalrescue #firefighter #animalrescue #animalcontrol  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining