ASAR Training and Response's Podcast
ASAR Training and Response's Podcast
Latest Episodes
Disaster Debrief: How 147 animals were evacuated from rising flood waters in Washington State
When floodwaters began rising and the threat of raw sewage entering the shelter became a reality, there was no time to waste. With 147 animals depending on them, the team faced an enormous challenge: evacuate every animal before disaster struck...
Saving Pets Starts With a Call: The Power of Transfurline
When disasters strike, people often don’t know who to call about their pets. Shelters become overwhelmed with questions, emergency managers lack visibility into animal needs, and families searching for help face confusion during already stressf...
Episode 34- Mission Ready "Inside the ASAR B.E.S.T. program"
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 hurrican...
Episode 33, 2025 RECAP!
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!
Episode 32, Animal Handling and Equipment with John Peaveler of Humane Innovations
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...
