North Valley Animal Disaster Group

08/27/2026

On National Dog Day, the North Valley Animal Disaster Group is celebrating some very special members of our extended family—the dogs who belong to our dedicated disaster volunteers.

Our volunteers spend countless hours training, preparing, and responding when animals and their families need help most. During disasters, they provide food, water, shelter, comfort, and compassionate care to frightened animals.

But when the workday is over, many of those same volunteers return home to their own four-legged family members.

Today, we proudly celebrate the dogs who share our volunteers’ lives and, in their own special way, support the people who support our community.

Happy National Dog Day to all the wonderful dogs behind our amazing NVADG volunteers! 🐾❤️

08/27/2026

On National Dog Day, the North Valley Animal Disaster Group is celebrating some very special members of our extended family—the dogs who belong to our dedicated disaster volunteers.

Our volunteers spend countless hours training, preparing, and responding when animals and their families need help most. During disasters, they provide food, water, shelter, comfort, and compassionate care to frightened animals.

But when the workday is over, many of those same volunteers return home to their own four-legged family members.

Happy National Dog Day to all the wonderful dogs behind our amazing NVADG volunteers! 🐾❤️

08/11/2026

Pets are family, and in times of disaster they deserve safety too. At North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG), we believe no one should have to choose between their own safety and the life of a beloved companion. Through preparedness, training, evacuation, and emergency sheltering, we help keep people and their pets together when it matters most. Because protecting animals also strengthens families and communities.

Please help us, help you, long into the future.

08/04/2026

As a 501c3 non profit organization, the North Valley Animal Disaster Group proudly partners with Butte County Public Health during disasters to help protect both people and their animals. Through coordinated planning, communication, and emergency sheltering support, NVADG's "readiness" strengthens community resilience, ensuring families can evacuate safely knowing their pets and livestock receive compassionate, organized, and reliable care. Please, BE READY, BUTTE!

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Wildfire won't wait!

In an emergency, you might not have time to pack.
Prepare a Go Bag for everyone in your family, including pets.

Get a personalized animal evacuation and Go Bag list here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06Lz6r0

08/03/2026

Thank you for supporting compassionate, professional emergency animal rescue efforts. Simply, this is what your donation support provides. - “Saving a horse!” Thank you to all of our collaborative partners and the technical readiness of our NVADG volunteers.

07/20/2026

Thank you to all participants! We couldn't have said it any better....

07/13/2026

The North Valley Animal Disaster Group (NVADG) strongly encourages every community member to ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are enabled on their mobile devices. During rapidly evolving emergencies such as wildfires, floods, hazardous material incidents, or evacuation orders, timely information can save lives—both human and pets.

07/09/2026

Thank you BCPH for putting this very important piece of information out. Enough said!

CAL FIRE Butte County Sheriff Butte County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Butte County Public Health Paradise Animal Control & Shelter Chico Animal Shelter

Emergency animal shelters should be your last resort.

When disasters force evacuations, many people assume an emergency animal shelter is the first option for their pets. In reality, animals often experience less stress and emotional trauma when they can stay with family, friends or other trusted caregivers outside the evacuation area.

Emergency shelters can be noisy, crowded and unfamiliar. New sights, sounds and smells can add stress during an already difficult situation.

Before an emergency happens:
• Identify friends or family who can care for your animals
• Research pet-friendly lodging options
• Have transportation plans in place for all animals
• Keep emergency supplies packed and ready to go

If an evacuation is ordered, leave early and take your animals with you whenever possible.

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

07/07/2026

Thank you Chico for a wonderful parade and lots and lots of support!

As we celebrated the freedoms, traditions, and time with family and friends, let's also remember that the month of July brings an increased risk of wildfires.

Disasters don't take holidays, but preparedness helps protect the people, pets, and livestock we love.

From all of us at the North Valley Animal Disaster Group, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable month of July. Celebrate responsibly, look out for your neighbors, and help keep our communities—and our animals—safe.