Natural Disasters and Pets

Human Service Programs for Pet Owners – York County SPCA

We know you want to give your pets the best life they deserve, and we're here to help you do that. The York County SPCA offers pet owners resources that help families care for their pets. Whether you are experiencing financial hardship, met with an unexpected crisis, or simply need assistance, we invite you to explore our programs. 

Organization for the Responsible Care of Animals

ORCA'S primary goal is to rescue any ill, injured, or in-distress animal, in Lancaster County. We aim to rehabilitate these animals and find loving homes for them. We also provide information on animal-related problems through our Animal-Alert Hotline, 717-397-8922. It is the purpose of ORCA to respond 24 hours a day to animal emergencies, and to provide support to police, fire, and other emergency personnel when they are dealing with situations that involve animals. While we cannot rehabilitate...

Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

PART is a nonprofit organization that’s mission is to respond to emergencies related to animals including domestic, agriculture, and equestrian. Because, disasters don’t just affect people.

PetFinder Disaster Response and Recovery

The Petfinder Foundation disaster-relief program was designed to assist Petfinder members and their adoptable pets who have been struck by a natural disaster.  Funding from this program must support natural or human-made disasters that hit a community like hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods, earthquakes, extreme weather (freezing temps, significant snowstorms, extreme heat), and other events that devastate animal shelters and rescue groups. 

Red Rover Relief Grants

We help animals in crisis and protect and strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education.

RedRover Responders
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With the help of more than 4,800 volunteers, we provide vital emergency sheltering assistance for animals displaced by natural disasters or rescued from cruelty situations.