Plumes from the Rooster Rock Fire

NEWS!! P.E.T. has received notice from the IRS that it is now a recognized 501 c3. All donations are tax deductible as allowable under law.

Upcoming Training: October 10, 10-2 p.m. Field Training Exercise with partner agency. Call for information: 541-610-6628

The Pet Evacuation Team is there when disaster strikes. When Hurricane Katrina hit, the team was there to help with the unimaginable aftermath; many animals were left stranded, without food, water or shelter. 

News Update - 1/7/10: Two years ago, volunteers of P.E.T. and staff at Redmond Humane assisted on a large animal neglect and cruelty case in Christmas Valley involving puppy mill breeders Cooper. Animal Welfare Officer Josh Capehart(and P.E.T. member) handled the case with Deputies from Lake County. The case was settled yesterday with a guilty plea of 12 misdemeanor counts, probation for Mrs. Cooper until restitution is paid to the Humane Society. She is not allowed to have animals and is not allowed to breed or sell animals. Mr.Cooper, who was not charged in this case by Lake County, may retain his few animals, but may not replace deceased animals or breed or sell animals. The Coopers will be subject to routine site checks and polygraph tests if required. Remember to donate to P.E.T. to continue these valuable efforts, we do not receive any of this restitution.

TRAININGS: Held  Levels 1 and 2, April 2009, Level 3-May 16 2009-Crooked River Ranch 10-1:This was an actual staging and evacuation exercise.
TAR - Technical Animal Rescue was held on Sept.11,12,13 in Redmond. We now have five P.E.T. team volunteers who are FEMA accepted, Certified, Animal Rescue Specialists who can assist in rescue of people and animals in the water or by rope rescue. Thanks to Kim and Jake Little our fantastic instructors! The Large Animal Rescue was held at Blissful Acres Rescue Reserve on November 14 & 15.

Completed Trainings:  Levels 1 and 2: Sat. Feb.27 2p.m. at 1612 SW Veterans Ave. across tracks left in St. Vincent bldg. 
March Equine Body Scoring was held March 28th.

2010 Board and Officers Elected: President Angie Crawford, VP/Secretary Jamie Kanski, Treasurer Ed Bartz, Directors Michelle Leighty, Joanie McKenzie and Amanda Bjorvik.

Memorials: Jean Workman, Tuff, Sevie, Trio
Thoughts go out to: Our Redmond Coordinator, Pat Hanus who is recovering from her hospital stay...

Successful Rescues!!!!
November 2008 - P.E.T. members Carolyn Davis, Josh Capehart, Jamie Kanski assisted a family in locating their lost min pin dog after a house fire - it was cold and snowy and the family had already suffered the loss of their entire home. They thank P.E.T. for helping to get their beloved pet back!

Sunday, March 8th, 2009. A baby llama escaped out into BLM land and could not be located at the Halligan Ranch. P.E.T. members Jan Isbell, Sharon Parr, Angie Crawford, Michelle Leighty, Linda Ayling, Susan Gray, and Jamie Kanski assisted Halligans and other volunteers in successfully locating and bringing baby back home safely!
Great job all!

June 2009 Helping Hands! Several P.E.T. members assisted one of our members with a llama shearing recently- 35 llamas received their summer haircut - thanks to Sharon, Josh, Ed, Susan and Jamie for some great teamwork!

November 2009- P.E.T. is placed on standby due to cold freezing conditions and resulting power outages in the Black Butte Ranch and Tollgate areas. A number of P.E.T. members responded by offering to volunteer at the Red Cross shelter if needed, to rescue or foster animals or to offer needed equipment. Great job Team!

The following articles are available for reading:  

• In an emergency, don't forget pets (The Oregonian, Sept. 16 2003)
• Pet Evacuation Team helped out (The Nugget, Sept. 3 2003)
• Rancher's death leaves animals unattended (The Bulletin, Jan. 13 2004)