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

Kittens in isolation tent

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

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.


"Lusifer" was the rock star kitty in our shelter

CCADT Volunteers at the Mariposa Elementary School Emergency Animal Shelter

Volunteer Suzy Shimonishi with "Lusifur" and owner

Lori Wilson, Executive Director of Red Cross Central Valley Chapter and Naomi Tobias, CCADT CEO