Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club
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Pet Disaster Relief Initiative
Emergencies can happen at any time—but here on the Olympic Peninsula, we face unique challenges. For us, it's this critical question: Where will your pets go?
Our Community Solution
The Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club, a Washington 501(c)(4) non-profit, is partnering with Clallam County Sheriff's Emergency Management Division to bring an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to our area—a critical resource for safely sheltering displaced pets and service animals during emergencies. To make this happen, we are working to raise $12,000 to fund our portion of the project. Once those funds are secured, Clallam County Emergency Management will apply for additional grant funding to complete the purchase. The trailer supports co-location shelters, where people and their pets can remain together, and temporary sheltering and reunification efforts for displaced animals.
Why This Matters
This trailer helps ensure that displaced pets and service animals are included in disaster response—protecting both animals and the people who care for them.
Displaced Pets
In major emergencies, pets may be separated from their families. Most standard shelters cannot accommodate animals, leaving pets vulnerable.
Delayed Evacuation
Owners often delay evacuation or put themselves at risk because they refuse to leave their beloved pets behind without a safe destination.
Responder Challenges
Without specialized resources, emergency responders face added challenges managing displaced animals, hindering overall response efforts.
Pet Disaster Relief Initiative
Emergencies can happen at any time—but here on the Olympic Peninsula, we face unique challenges. Our access to surrounding areas depends heavily on the Hood Canal Bridge and Highway 101. In the event of an earthquake, wildfire, or severe storm, those routes may be limited or unavailable. For pet owners, this raises an urgent question: Where will our pets go in a disaster? Most emergency shelters do not accommodate animals. As a result, many people delay evacuation or put themselves at risk because they refuse to leave their beloved pets behind.
Why This Matters
The Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club, a Washington 501(c)(4) non-profit, is partnering with Clallam County Sheriff's Emergency Management Division to bring an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to our area. Pets may be separated from their families; owners may delay evacuation, putting lives at risk; without proper planning and resources, emergency responders face additional challenges managing displaced animals. This trailer helps ensure that displaced pets and service animals are included in disaster response.
Equipped for Action
These trailers are equipped with essential, non-perishable supplies needed to quickly establish temporary emergency sheltering for animals, including crates and containment equipment, bowls and basic care supplies, and cleaning and sanitation materials. We are working to raise $12,000 to fund our portion of the project. Fully-equipped trailers typically cost upwards of $22,000.
Co-Location & Deployment
The trailer supports co-location shelters, where people and their pets can remain together, and temporary sheltering and reunification efforts for displaced animals. The trailer will be housed, maintained, and deployed by Clallam County Emergency Management as part of its emergency response capabilities. Once the $12,000 is secured, the Sheriff's Emergency Management will apply for additional grant funding to complete the purchase.
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