What We Do
PET emergency response trailers are fully equipped to rescue and shelter animals in crisis.
About PET
The Pet Evacuation Team (PET) exists to serve Central Oregon people and animals in crisis. Emergency animal evacuations and sheltering during disasters are critical to our community and save lives.
We work in partnership with the Red Cross, law enforcement and local emergency services during Central Oregon evacuations, providing care and a safe haven for animals who have been evacuated. We have assisted in disasters for over 20 years, including 16 local wildfire evacuations, and a flood in Prineville. PET also provides crucial support to individuals with animal/pet-related emergencies, and to law enforcement in animal seizure cases. Our all-volunteer, non-profit organization serves all of Deschutes County, and parts of Jefferson and Crook Counties.
Each fire season is worse than the last one, with fires often occurring in different locations simultaneously and lasting longer. To serve these communities in crisis and allow us to activate more quickly, we need your support.
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Donations are always needed to continue our life-saving work.
PET volunteers mobilize to evacuate and shelter pets when disaster strikes.
Vikki helps Dr. Heather with burn victim.
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PET is run entirely by dedicated volunteers who love helping people and animals. New volunteers are always needed and welcome, both behind the scenes and on the ground during disasters!
