North Valley Animal Disaster Group

06/17/2026

🚨 Have a plan for your animals before an emergency happens.

Whether you have cats, dogs, horses, birds or livestock, every animal in your household should be included in your evacuation plan.

Before disaster strikes:
• Identify friends or family outside the area where your animals can stay
• Prepare emergency supplies ahead of time
• Keep current photos and identification for all animals
• Know where you will go if you need to evacuate

Emergency animal shelters should be considered a last resort. Animals are often less stressed when they can stay with familiar people and in calmer environments.

Please note: The Butte County Small Animal Emergency Shelter location has changed for 2026. For updated shelter information, visit: tinyurl.com/56xz4b4s

06/16/2026

As of 2026, the Butte County Small Emergency Animal Shelter has a new location at the Gridley Fairgrounds (except for the month of August): https://www.buttecounty.net/639/Animal-Emergencies-Preparedness

Gridley Fairgrounds
199 E Hazel Street
Gridley, CA

Allowed Animals: Domestic animals and pets

Cats
Dogs
Pocket Pets (e.g. rabbits, hamsters, caged birds)
Reptiles
Required Supplies & Documents:
Owners should bring food, medications, crates/carriers and veterinary records if available

Butte County Public Health

06/16/2026

The North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG), the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the California Conservation Corps recognize that protecting California's communities, animals, and natural resources requires a coordinated, collaborative approach to disaster preparedness, emergency response, mitigation, and recovery. The best plan is a cooperative one.

06/09/2026

Awareness is the first step in preparation, followed by action. If you haven't already prepared your pets "go bag," now's the time.

Reduce your anxiety by taking the necessary precautions to protect your family and pets. For more information, visit nvadg.org.

We've issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the Sacramento Valley for Wednesday morning - Thursday afternoon. Gusty northerly winds and low humidity will lead to critical fire weather conditions! Make sure to use caution with anything that could create a spark and have those emergency plans ready!

06/02/2026

We are a proud member of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN), a statewide network of organizations committed to providing the best capture and care for oil-affected wildlife in California.

Throughout the year, members of our team participate in specialized OWCN trainings and preparedness exercises, building and maintaining the skills and experience needed to respond when wildlife needs us most.

That commitment to preparedness is being put into action during the ongoing oiled wildlife response efforts in the Los Angeles area, where trained OWCN responders from our organization have joined fellow responders from across the state to support wildlife recovery, care, and rehabilitation efforts.

We stand alongside our fellow member organizations in this collaborative effort and grateful for the dedication of the teams making this work possible.

05/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for their generous grant support to the North Valley Animal Disaster Group!

Because of PG&E’s investment, NVADG has purchased a zero-turn mower to help conduct STRATEGIC FUEL MITIGATION around livestock and large animal sheltering areas at the Camelot Equestrian Center. This critical equipment will help reduce wildfire risk, create safer defensible space, and better protect animals during emergencies and disasters.

Partnerships like this strengthen our community’s resilience and help ensure we are prepared to safeguard both people and animals when wildfire strikes.

Thank you, PG&E, for supporting proactive wildfire prevention and animal safety throughout our region!

05/24/2026

A generous THANK YOU to the amazing team at Wild West Horse Rescue for hosting our NVADG Large Animal Handling Training!

Our volunteers spent an incredible hands-on day building essential disaster response skills, including:

Safe handling and haltering techniques
Daily large animal care best practices
Medical triage and field assessment

Training opportunities like this help ensure our team is prepared to respond safely, confidently, and compassionately when disasters impact large animals in our community. We are grateful for strong community partners who make this work possible!

As summer approaches, Wild West Horse Rescue could use extra community support to continue their lifesaving mission of rescuing and rehabilitating horses.

Here’s how you can help:

Volunteer your time with feeding, grooming, daily horse care, and ranch support. Donate much-needed summer supplies, especially fly masks to help keep horses comfortable during the warmer months

Learn more, get involved, or donate by visiting Wild West Horse Rescue or following Wild West Horse Rescue Inc. on Facebook.

wildwesthorserescue.org

05/14/2026

When disaster strikes, every animal deserves a safe place to land. The best location is with you and your family. Your proactive planning reduces the chaos and panic generally associated with disasters. For more information on best practices, please visit our website at nvadg.org https://www.nvadg.org/how-to-be-ready-to-evacuate-with-pets/

However, sometimes, a temporary shelter will be needed. Our Small Animal Disaster Shelter Training prepares volunteers and responders to safely care for displaced pets during emergencies — from setup and intake to handling, reunification, and compassionate care. https://www.nvadg.org/preparation-training/

Through hands-on training, participants gain the skills needed to support dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, cats, and other small companion animals when communities need it most. Prepared volunteers help bring calm, comfort, and hope during uncertain times.

Join us in building a stronger, more prepared community for animals and the people who love them.

05/06/2026

When disaster strikes, preparation can make all the difference—especially for our animals. Thanks to the generous support of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the North Valley Animal Disaster Group is now equipped with limited number of pet disaster kits designed to keep animals safe, secure, and cared for during emergencies. Until exhausted, these kits will be distributed during our numerous outreach events leading up to fire season.

Each kit includes essential supplies to help pets through the chaos of evacuation and displacement—because their safety matters just as much as ours. From water bottles and carriers to blankets and basic care items, these kits ensure that no animal is left unprepared.

We’re grateful for partnerships that strengthen our community’s resilience and help protect the animals we love. Together, we’re building a safer future—one pet at a time.

nvadg.org

04/28/2026

While we continue to advocate for animal disaster awareness, we would like to take a moment to appreciate some of the other organizations that keep you safe, assist those in need, and give countless hours to maintain skills proficiency. Quite honestly folks, we all work together to help you and the ones you love.