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CMDART is an independent, charitable, non-profit, tax-exempt
501(c)3 organization. We provide information, training, support,
supplies and personnel to help plan, prepare and respond to aid
animals affected by man-made or natural disasters at all levels of
disasters according to our capabilities and resources. |
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A gathering of some of the attendees at the North County CMDART Annual meeting held in
Sterling March 2. We had a grand time learning with our animals. Approximately 17
volunteers attended the North County meeting, some not available when this picture was
taken. Our thank to Deirdre Healy for her great talk about estate planning that includes
animals. Special thanks also to the NEADS volunteers and the Worcester Medical Reserve
Corps who came to tell us about their programs. Also thanks to the First Church of Sterling
for use of this fine location.
Left to right starting in the front: Chris Shustak and Gail Fadely with JoAnn Griffin's
"Raisin", Felicia, Casey, and Emme Joan Russo with Emmett, John Collins, Susan Kolifrath
Back row: Joanne Mills, Gregg Gibbs, Diana Chunn, Carol Lavigne,
Dave Branagan, and Jane Beck.
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Updates from some of the
national organizations responding to Haiti.
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General News Story |
JoAnn Griffin, LICSW , President and members of the Board of Directors received a Merit
Award for the development of the Central Massachuetts Disaster Animal Response Team, Inc.
(CMDART, Inc) over the past seven years. Ms. Griffin brought attention to all of those
affected by disasters. "Those are the folks who deserve a merit award" , she said. Ms.
Griffin pressed the need to get more veterinarians to join the team, locate facilities near
human shelters and help volunteers to learn about the nature of disasters. "While people
want to help animals, the word disasters comes before animals in the team name, " she
said." volunteers have to understand that disaster services require not just a love of animals,
but tolerance and training to cope with choas." This "Celebrate Veterinarians and Award
s Ceremony" is an annual event to recognize achievements in the field of veterinary services.
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CMDART hosted two Introductory Animal Disaster Training and Table
Top Walk through evacuation at NEADS (NEADS – National Education for
Assistance Dog Services, Inc.) in Princeton in April in preparation
for a live drill to take place in May. NEADS wanted to test out it's evacuation
plan to help comply with their credentialing standards. CMDART team
members needed some training in evacuation so the combination has
provided a good exercise for both groups.
Checking out the NEADS "Puppy House" training center are pictured left to right :
Candi Hitchcock, Chief Operations Officer, Susan Kolifrath , Carol Lavigne, Jane Beck
with, Sherrie Forest, and Doreen Sheridan, Executive Administrative Assistant. The
puppy house is where young dogs begin their training learning to become service dogs.
Reviewing the Evacuation Plan at NEADS. Our thanks to Karen Marzelli for the time she
gave to the project. Karen is a long-term volunteer of the American Red Cross of Central
Mass and a Lions Club member. Karen helped supervise the Table Top exercise.
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On November 7, 2009, the Tucker Family of Iron
Shoe Farm, Uxbridge lost one of their precious Pergeron draft
horses after he became trapped in his stall. (See abbreviated story
In The News) After extensive rescue between the Tucker family,
the local fire, animal control, and the Emergency Ambulance
Rescue of the MSPCA, the 2300 pound died . Wishing
to prevent others from experiencing this kind of loss, the
Tucker family will host a Large Animal Rescue Training at their
farm on Quaker Highway in Uxbridge June 19, 2010.
Roger Lauze, Coordinator for Equine Rescue and Training
at the MSPCA will be the featured instructor.
First responder fire personnel and animal disaster
response volunteers are encouraged to register. The training
is being co-hosted with Joyce Gareri, Animal Control Officer
of Uxbridge, Mendon, and Douglas. More
information about the workshop will be forthcoming.
Photo courtesy of the Worcester Telegram (More)
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CMDART participated in this years Blackstone Valley Chamber of
Commerce Home and Business Expo. Friends and acquaintances
gathered round to enjoy a day all about animals. We wish to thank
Smith Barney for making our participation possible.
Pictures from the Blackstone Valley Chamber Home and
Business Expo this spring. CMDART President JoAnn Griffin
with CMDART from Southwick's Farm holding a a kangaroo.
CMDART 's team will be touring Southwick's Zoo June 8th to
review the zoo's methods for evacuation planning.
(More)
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Pocket Pets, Reptiles "generate" a lot of fun at
Noah's Wish training Leicester
Fifty two volunteers attended the March 10, 11 Noah's Wish
workshop at Becker College. The focus of the training featured
pocket pets, reptiles, generator management and safe driving
techniques during disasters. (More) |
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CMDART, Inc. has once again been approved to receive
donations via the Combined Federal Campaign program, a
program that encourages federal employees to make
contributions to charities of their choosing. CMDART was
approved for RI/Southeastern Mass,
Western Mass and the Hartford area.
This expands our region of campaign from last year
and we are very grateful to the Animal Welfare Fund for
helping us to get approved again. Please pass the word to
those you know who work in Federal jobs to consider
donating to your team. Please ask them to reference
CFC Code 22157 in their giving. Below is how it
appears in the Federal campaign log books.
Disaster Animal Response Team, Central Massachusetts
CFC Code: 22157 What happens to animals when disaster strikes?
CMDART collaborates with towns to reduce trauma for animals, their
owners and helps improve safety for emergency responders.
www.cmdart.org
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