Past Deployments

Fork Fire:  September 7 - 13, 2022 in North Fork, CA.  This fire was started by a vehicle.  43 structures were destroyed.  CCADT activated and operated a small animal shelter at the Oakhurst Community Center for 88 companion pets.  The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds served as the large animal shelter.  They sheltered three horses.

Shelter Manager Christy Cronin and pet
Shelter Manager Christy Cronin and pet
Kittens in isolation tent at the Fork Fire
Kittens in isolation tent
Curious puppy at the shelter
Curious puppy at the shelter
It's 3:00 a.m. and our volunteers are still working hard! (L-R): Betty Wong, Leslie Harris, Suzy Shimonishi, Beth Carver and Traci Wood
It's 3:00 a.m. and our volunteers are still working hard! (L-R): Betty Wong, Leslie Harris, Suzy Shimonishi, Beth Carver and Traci Wood
Bird patiently waiting to go home
Bird patiently waiting to go home

Oak Fire:  July 22 - August 11, 2022 in North Fork, CA.  The cause of this fire is still unknown.  193 structures were destroyed, many of them homes.  CCADT activated and operated a small animal shelter at the Mariposa Elementary School.  We sheltered 143 small companion pets.  The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds served as one of the large animal shelters.  They sheltered 52 horses.

Pet owner reunited with her dog that was lost and brought to our shelter
Orange tabby kitten playing with toy
"Lusifer" was the rock star kitty in our shelter
L-R: Sheryl Dunn, Fiona Nelson, Sue Repke, Claudia Valentino, Leslie Harris, Ed Johnson and Ruth Kepler
CCADT Volunteers at the Mariposa Elementary School Emergency Animal Shelter
Volunteer Suzy Shimonishi with "Lusifur" and owner
Volunteer Suzy Shimonishi with "Lusifur" and owner
Lori Wilson, Executive Director of Red Cross Central Valley Chapter and Naomi Tobias, CCADT CEO
Lori Wilson, Executive Director of Red Cross Central Valley Chapter and Naomi Tobias, CCADT CEO