Animal Rescue Resources
Emergency Animal Response Guide & Toolkit
A practical, field-tested system to coordinate animal rescue during emergencies.
Animal Emergency Response Toolkit & Playbook
This playbook is dedicated to the communities, responders, and volunteers who came together during the 2025 wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, people stepped forward to help—often without clear direction, with limited resources, and under difficult conditions. They searched for animals, shared information, coordinated support, and did what they could, when they could. Their efforts made a difference.
It is also dedicated, with respect, to the animals who did not make it. Their absence is part of why this work matters.
And to the communities who continue to carry the impact of these events—this playbook is intended to support stronger, more coordinated response in the future.
Emergency Response Playbook
A step-by-step guide to setting up and running the full animal emergency response system.
Start Here Guide
A quick-start overview to align your team and begin using the system immediately.
Intake Form
Capture incoming requests clearly and consistently so nothing is missed.
Tracking Sheet
Maintain a shared, real-time view of all requests, assignments, and status.
Priority Guide
Assess urgency and determine which situations need immediate action.
Safety Checklist
Support safe, informed decision-making during field response.
Communication Guide
Create a clear and consistent system for sharing information across your team.
Sample Animal Emergency Plan
Sample plan you can use to start from to align roles, expectations, and coordination across responders and partners.
Placement Tracker
Track available space and coordinate safe placement for animals in care.