Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team

Last night the team gathered to honor a remarkable individual who has dedicated her time, expertise, and passion to the Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team. Thank you Julie Hutchison, who is embarking on a well-deserved retirement after years of unwavering service.
Her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our mission have been instrumental in shaping the team’s success and growth.
Julie, you will always be a part of our team, and your contributions will forever be cherished. We wish you joy, fulfillment, and good health in the years to come. May your retirement be filled with happiness, adventures, and the knowledge that you have made a profound and lasting difference in the lives of animals and our community.

Bring a friend, and come out to the Holcomb Farm for WC DART Team Training Day!

Tractor Supply in Lebanon Tn., was the place to be!!!! Thank you to all who came out to support the Team! And a huge shout out to all the volunteers who helped make the Dog Wash a success! Thank you to Tractor Supply for their continued support of WCDART!
Photos courtesy of Laurie Adams

Disaster Preparedness for Animals isn’t complete without an AKC REUNITE TRAILER!
Back in 2015, the American Kennel Clubs came together to offer WC DART a grant which included a 16’ Box Trailer complete with enough supplies to house 100 companion animals in times of Disaster. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America , Inc., Nashville Kennel Club, Maury County Kennel Club, Clarksville Kennel Club, Tennessee Valley Kennel Club of Knoxville, Tn., Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club and Tullahoma Kennel Club made this AKC REUNITE Grant possible!

Haley “Stormy” Meier, Fox Weather, interviewed the WC DART Team to further increase public awareness to evacuate with your pets in times of disaster. People will put themselves in harms way to keep their pets safe. The Human Animal Bond is so great, people would rather keep their pets in dangerous situations, unaware accommodations are provided for their pets, too! In 2006, President George Bush signed the Pets Act into law, stating provisions for humans and their pets must be provided for in order to receive federal funding post disaster.

Watch the Fox Weather Channel, on May 8th, 2023, for the Interview.

Thank you Laurie Adams, WC DART Photographer

Celebrate the BEST Volunteer Disaster Animal Response Team in Wilson County this week 4/16/23 to 4/22/23! Thank you to All the Volunteers under the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency ! Your volunteerism is appreciated year round, keeping animals safe, keeps people safe! Outstanding Job!

Scheduled for 2/11/23 from 10am-12 noon at the WEMA Training Center! Come by for Orientation and see if the WC DART Team is something you would like to participate with.
Animal Professionals, Animal Organizations and the general public coming together to train together for the most outstanding Disaster Response Team serving the community and the State of Tennessee. Orientation is for those 18 years old and up, or minors accompanied by parents are welcome. New Volunteers, Previous volunteers and Seasoned volunteers are welcome.

please RSVP to WCDART@yahoo.com to reserve your seat!