ASAR Training and Response's Podcast
From the adventure and excitement of entering a zero-resource environment to save the life of an animal to the heartwarming thrill of reuniting that animal with it's owner. You will feel so close to the action your heart will race as you are "there" at the moment the life of that animal was changed forever. Interviews include live audio from field operations, emotional stories from responders as they share their most memorable moments, disaster preparedness for all species of animals, what it takes to be a credentialed animal rescuer, equipment and training, and much more! See the photo galleries that relate to these stories at www.asartraining.com.
Episodes
31 episodes
Episode 30, Part 1 of Hurricane Helene response
Join us in this episode as we begin to dive into the Hurricane Helene Response. In this episode we will will talk about the beginning of our response, our partnership with Rescue Ranch, the rescue of 22 horses on Black Mountain, and how you can...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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32:49
Episode 29, Exploring Co-Housing: Navigating Solutions for Overcrowded Shelters
Join us on this episode as we talk to a panel of pet sheltering Subject matter experts about the pro's and con's of co-housing. In the current crises of shelters bursting at the seams, many shelters are utilizing co-housing to kennel amicable a...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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47:48
Episode 28 Rescuing the Rescue
As our nations shelters are continuing to experience record intake and low adoption numbers many shelters turn to private rescue organizations to lighten the burden. Join us on this episode as Eric and Carla and a panel of shelter profess...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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53:49
Episode 27, 2023 recap and what's in store for 2024!
Join Eric and Carla as they recap the 2023 year for ASAR and what we have planned in 2024!#asartraining #animalrescue #roperescue #technicalrescue #firefighter #zoo #zookeeper #animalcontrol #petshelter #disasterresponse #disaster&nbs...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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39:12
Episode 26. No Room at the Inn! Join our Panel of Subject Matter Experts as we Discuss the Pet Sheltering Crisis
Our pet shelters are bursting at the seams with no relief in sight. Please join us as we speak to a panel of sheltering subject matter experts about why we are in this situation, what shelters are doing to keep their heads above water, and how ...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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1:05:09
Episode 25 How the American Red Cross is supporting people with pets during disasters
Join us as we talk with a panel of experts from the American Red Cross to discuss the new partnership with Petsmart Charities to support people and their pets effected by disasters.
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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51:31
Episode 24 How do you fit an Elephant in a Storm Shelter? How Zoological Facilities plan for disaster.
What do Zoological Facilities do to plan for disasters? Ice Storms, Tornados, Hurricanes, flooding and and more can effect a Zoological facility. These facilities are uniquely equipped to provide support to each other before, during and after a...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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33:17
Episode 23 Public messaging for animal welfare organizations
We have all seen what can happen when a social media post goes wrong or what can happen if your organization is not communicating with the public. In this episode we will discuss what a Public Information Officer does and why your team needs on...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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46:33
Episode 22, Interagency agreement to bring assistance to Maui Humane Society field services for support after the fire
Join us this episode as Eric and Carla talk with Jerrica Owen from the National Animal Care and Control Association and Kristi Boucher from the Washington Animal Control Association. We will be talking about a recent interagency agreement betwe...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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31:34
Episode 21, Is your pet shelter ready for a Disaster?
What does a pet shelter do when disaster strikes? Join us as we talk with Kim Alboum from the Bissell Pet Foundation about the new Animal Incident Management initiative and how it can help your shelter and community. We will discuss...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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29:15
Episode 20, Technical rescue for Elephants with subject matter expert Mike McClure
How do you pick up an elephant? Join us as we talk with Mike McClure about his experiences with technical rescue of our largest mammals and how ASAR is incorporating subject matter experts to assist exotic animals in the United States and abroa...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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24:04
Episode 19, Hurricane Ian Response with Krissie Newman
If you have ever wanted to know what its like to deploy with an Animal Search and Rescue Team to a Hurricane deployment then join us! This podcast goes in depth on our most recent deployment and we tell the stories of the animals and people tha...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:01:22
Episode 18, How the ASAR Technical Rescue Team is working with Giraffe Conservation efforts
You will not want to miss this episode where Eric and Carla talk with Dr. Liza Dadone with the Cheyenne Mt Zoo about how ASAR is assisting zoo's and exotic animal facilities with implementing Technical Rescue equipment and skills to assist , El...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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43:13
Episode 17 Keeping the entire family together! How you can incorporate fostering for owned animals during a disaster.
Eric and Carla are back! Join us this week as we talk with Mandy Evans with the Home to Home program https://home-home.org/ . Sheltering owned animals can be one of the challenges communities face after a disaster. As we conti...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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31:09
Episode 15 2020 RECAP!
Join Eric, Carla, Brett Huff and Mike Mather as they recap the ASAR 2020 training year. It was a unprecedented year in 2020 and we have the stories to prove it. From exotic animal training programs to Task force training during a pandemic. Join...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:06:47
Episode 14 Large Animal Sheltering during California Wildfires and how to join the new Large Animal Response Teams with Garret Leonard
Join Eric and Carla as they talk with Code 3 Associates Equine and Livestock expert Garret Leonard about his recent deployment to California to help with large animal sheltering during the California Wildfires. We will also discuss exciting new...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:47
Episode 13 Considerations for Trench Rescue
Join us this week as Eric and Carla speak with retired Olathe Fire Department Captain Bill Schneider as we discuss safety considerations during a trench rescue.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:35
Episode 12 Large and Small Animal Water rescue with Chuck Gros and Tom Bradtke
You do not want to miss this episode as we talk with Rescue 3 International swiftwater instructors Chuck Gros and Tom Bradtke about water rescue considerations with large and small animals.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:58
Episode 11 Wildland Fire Considerations for Animal Rescue with Ken Gilden
The 2020 Wildfire season has started. In this episode Eric and Carla talk with Ken Gilden, owner and operator of "Animal Fire Rescue". Join us as we discuss animal rescue considerations during a wildland fire and how you and your departme...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:10
Episode 10 Interview with Major Greg Merrell
In this Episode Eric and Carla talk with ASAR instructor Major Greg Merrell with Oklahoma Task force 1. Greg has an exciting new class with dry land applications for swiftwater rescues. Join us as we discuss this class and some of the considera...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:18
Episode 9 Interview with Jewell Horton about her experiences running County Animal Services during a disaster
As the 2020 spring storm season starts with a bang join us as we interview Jewel Horton about her experiences running county Animal Control Services for Pender County North Carolina during two major flooding events following Hurricanes. And wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:39
Covid-19 and the field of Veterinary Medicine.
Join Eric Thompson and DVM Christen Skaer as they discuss the impacts that Covid-19 is having on Veterinarians and the changes many clinics have implemented to keep, clients, pets and staff safe during the Pandemic.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:21
Covid-19 and Considerations for Animal Control and Humane Officers
In the second of our special Covid-19 episodes Eric and Carla answer questions from Animal Control and Humane Officers.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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21:53
Covid-19 Pandemic and Animal Welfare
Please join us as Eric Thompson starts talking about what we know about the Covid-19 Pandemic and its effects on Animal Welfare, from Shelters and Animal Control officers to Veterinarians and pet owners.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:10
Episode 8 "When not If" Community animal disaster planning with Nashville Humane Director Laura Chavarria, with update on recent Tornado response
"When not If" Is often our motto when we are talking about planning for disaster. In this episode we interview Laura Chavarria Director of Nashville Humane about community planning for animals in disaster. *Special update to this podca...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:32