named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal Disaster Response Training
Two-day hands-on training covering animal handling and safety, emergency shelter setup, intake/reclaim procedures, ICS, pet first aid, and psychological effects of disaster response. Offered in partnership with SCART in California and other locations.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Partnership
Encourages members to join local CERT teams and integrates animal response training into broader community emergency preparedness efforts.
Equine Handling Training
Specialized training in safe equine handling, including anatomy awareness, makeshift halter creation, and livestock knot tying, using trained horses for demonstrations.
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) for Feral Cats
Collaborative project on Catalina Island to humanely manage feral cat colonies through trapping, neutering, and releasing, supported by volunteer teams and supply donations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 2 activities
- Animal disaster response training for volunteersTrains volunteers in animal disaster response through hands-on workshops covering animal handling and safety, emergency shelter setup, intake and reclaim procedures, Incident Command System (ICS), rescue protocols, pet first aid, and psychological effects of disaster response. Hosted multi-day training events, including one at Irvine Valley College on March 21–22, 2015.
- Free online emergency preparedness trainingOffers free online courses in emergency management and disaster preparedness for animals, expanding access to training beyond in-person events.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Animal supply collection and donationCollected nearly 300 pounds of dry cat food and multiple cases of wet cat food for the Catalina Harbor Cats, supporting animal care in underserved or disaster-affected regions.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Emergency animal rescue, sheltering, and foster careConducts pre-evacuation, post-disaster rescue, and emergency sheltering for animals during disasters using trained volunteers and partnerships with animal relief organizations. Also provides temporary foster support for displaced animals, including puppies and dogs relocated from Puerto Rico to New York and surrounding states starting in 2022.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Pet poison emergency consultation serviceProvides access to a pet poison hotline offering emergency consultation for pet owners at a cost of $39 per incident.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program for feral catsConducted a TNR project for a colony of 30 feral and semi-feral cats on Catalina Island, contributing to population control and animal welfare in disaster-prone or isolated areas.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +261.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Anthony Forgione — Director
- Mark Sammis — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Animal Protection and Rescue League Partner — Collaborated with ARRC on a TNR project for a feral cat colony on Catalina Island.
- Children’s Miracle Network Funder — Otto Lugo has been a major supporter and fundraiser for the organization.
- Circulo de la Hispanidad Partner — Supported by Otto Lugo for services to battered housewives.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Government — Offers free emergency management and disaster preparedness courses promoted by ARRC for public training.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Partner — Collaborates with FEMA to offer emergency management and disaster preparedness training courses.
- Fix Nation Partner — Partnered with ARRC through William Ogelsby's participation in a TNR project on Catalina Island.
- Griselda Partner — Assisted in trailering horses and demonstrating equine handling techniques during training.
- Jo Ellen Partner — Collaborated on delivering animal disaster response training in Irvine.
- Long Island Board of Realtors Government — Linda Lugo served as President of the organization.
- Long Island Veterans Partner — Supported by Otto Lugo.
- Megan Partner — Assisted in demonstrating equine handling techniques during training.
- Moys Partner — Assisted in trailering horses and demonstrating equine handling techniques during training.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Government — Referenced as the parent agency of the National Weather Service, which supports disaster preparedness efforts.
- New York State Association of Realtors Government — Linda Lugo served as President of the organization.
- Operation Blankets of Love Partner — Provided nearly 300 pounds of dry cat food for the Catalina Harbor Cats project.
- Pet Poison Hotline Partner — Collaborates with the Pet Poison Hotline to provide emergency support for pets exposed to toxic substances.
- SoCal Animal Response Team Partner — Co-hosted a two-day animal disaster response training event with ARRC at Irvine Valley College in March 2015.
- SoCal Animal Response Team Partner — Co-hosted a volunteer training event with ARRC.
- SoCal Animal Response Team Partner — Collaborates with ARRC on animal response and rescue efforts.
- Thea Partner — Collaborated on delivering animal disaster response training in Irvine.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- All-Hazards Preparedness with Integrated Education and Logisticsmethodology: all-hazards response approachBy combining a dedicated response fleet with ongoing education and publication of preparedness materials, we build systemic readiness for diverse disaster scenarios, because sustained, multi-component preparedness increases organizational and community resilience regardless of disaster type.
- Collaborative Emergency Response Networkmethodology: collaborative_response_networkBy building partnerships with trained volunteer networks and animal relief organizations, we amplify response capacity during disasters, because coordinated coalitions enable faster, more resilient deployment than isolated efforts.
- Training-Based Preparedness for Animal Disaster Responsemethodology: disaster-response-trainingBy training volunteers in standardized, hands-on emergency procedures and equipping them with practical skills, we enhance the effectiveness and scalability of animal rescue during disasters, because prepared responders can act quickly and safely in high-stress environments.