Joybound People & Pets Hosts Animal Disaster Response Training to Strengthen Emergency Readiness

When disaster strikes, animals rely on trained professionals who are ready to respond with skill, coordination, and compassion. This June, Joybound People & Pets, in partnership with Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR), convened more than 80 animal emergency response professionals for a two-day Animal Disaster Preparedness Workshop focused on strengthening readiness, collaboration, and life-saving field response.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260617706930/en/ More than 80 animal emergency response professionals gather for a collaborative training session hosted by Joybound People & Pets, in partnership with Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR), during a two-day workshop focused on strengthening real-world disaster preparedness, coordination, and life-saving response efforts for animals.

Held at Joybound’s Walnut Creek campus, the training brought together a diverse group of professionals including animal control officers, veterinary teams, shelter staff, emergency planners, CART and DART members, and first responders, united by a shared commitment to protecting animals during natural disasters and emergency situations.