The Pottawatomie & Wabaunsee County Animal Response Team

PAW CART

The Pottawatomie & Wabaunsee County Animal Response Team (PAWCART) is a nonprofit grassroots organization of individuals with an interest in animal well-being related to emergencies or disasters. We partner with other organizations in an effort to identify resources that will assist in responding to animals in disaster. 

The primary objective of PAWCART is to organize and facilitate the four phases of emergency preparedness that affect animals in disaster.  The four phases are Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation.

PAWCART works as a volunteer partner with guidance from the Pottawatomie Co. Emergency Management Office and the Wabaunsee Co. Emergency Management Office in both counties' emergency planning structure. 

PAWCART Partners currently include the Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Department and Extension Office, The Wabaunsee County Emergency Management Department and Extension Office, The American Red Cross, Paws to Love, Purrfect Paws, CAT Association of Topeka, Jon Pachta, DVM, Dane Jacobsen, DVM, AJ Hildebrand, DVM.

CART  Director and Wabaunsee CART Coordinator Aleah Mahan Ph:  (785) 220-3242 cell Email: pawcart@yahoo.com   Pottwatomie CART Coordinator: Kim Garver Phone: (785) 313-0121 cell Email: pawcart@yahoo.com   CART Shelter Manager:   CART  Operations Coordinator:   CART  KSU Vet Hospital Liaison: Lea Ann Eichem Phone: (785) 456-3324 Email: pawstolove@wamego.cnet Mike Mahan Ph:  (785) 633-5370 cell Email: pawcart@yahoo.com Amy Hanson

HOW CAN I HELP? If you are interested in helping with our CART Team, there are number of ways you can help.  Volunteers are greatly needed and appreciated to build our team.  Volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are welcomed.  Training is required, but is free and accessible online.  Contact Aleah Mahan at pawcart@yahoo.com to learn more about volunteering with CART. The Pottawatomie & Wabaunsee County Animal Response Team, is a non-profit organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 Public Charity.  We do not receive any government funding and rely entirely upon donations.  As we have only been in exisitance since June of 2006, we are greatly in need of a trailer and additional equipment.  Donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.  Donations of new and gently used animal care equipment are always needed and you may contact either county CART Coordinator to make arrangements for delivery of such.

WHAT CART DOES WHEN NOT RESPONDING TO DISASTERS PEACE TIME: As defined, a time when there are no disasters or emergencies. What does CART do during "Peace Time?"  We use this time to train volunteers and to educate the public.  CART believes that the responsibility for a pet's safety during disaster, lies with the pet owner.  We are dedicated to educating the public on the importance of planning BEFORE disaster strikes for their families and their pets.  pawcart@yahoo.com