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Mar 2026

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From the adventure and excitement of entering a zero-resource environment to save the life of an animal to the heartwarming thrill of reuniting that animal with it's owner. You will feel so close to the action your heart will race as you are "there" at the moment the life of that animal was changed forever. Interviews include live audio from field operations, emotional stories from responders as they share their most memorable moments, disaster preparedness for all species of animals, what it takes to be a credentialed animal rescuer, equipment and training, and much more! See the photo galleries that relate to these stories at www.asartraining.com.

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March 11, 2026Episode 3529 min

Saving Pets Starts With a Call: The Power of Transfurline

When disasters strike, people often don’t know who to call about their pets. Shelters become overwhelmed with questions, emergency managers lack visibility into animal needs, and families searching for help face confusion during already stressful situations.In this episode of the ASAR Podcast, hosts Eric Thompson and Carla Lewis talk with Melissa Savage about how Transfurline helps turn chaos into coordination.More than just a hotline, Transfurline connects pet owners, animal welfare organizations, and emergency management through one trusted number, creating a coordinated system for pet evacuation information, disaster response support, and post-disaster reunification.Because when every call is routed correctly, it can prevent a bigger crisis — and help keep people and pets together.To find out more about the transfurline, https://www.transfurline.com/Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

February 1, 2026Episode 3443 min

Episode 34- Mission Ready "Inside the ASAR B.E.S.T. program"

In this episode, hosts Eric Thompson and Carla Lewis are joined by special guest Brigid Elchos to introduce ASAR’s new program designed specifically for emergency managers planning for animals during disasters.From hurricanes and floods to wildfires and evacuations, animals are often an overlooked—but critical—part of emergency response. This conversation explores how the ASAR B.E.S.T. Program helps communities prepare, respond, and recover by integrating animal rescue and sheltering into disaster planning.Eric, Carla, and Brigid break down why animal-inclusive planning matters, what emergency managers need to know, and how this new program provides practical tools, training, and support to build stronger, safer, and more resilient response systems.Whether you’re an emergency manager, first responder, animal welfare professional, or disaster response leader, this episode offers real-world insight into protecting people and their animals when it matters most.Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

December 30, 2025Episode 3251 min

Episode 33, 2025 RECAP!

Join Eric and Carla as they give a year in review of 2025, from deployments to conferences to training across the country, and keep listening to hear what is coming up in 2026!Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

April 14, 2025Episode 3131 min

Episode 32, Animal Handling and Equipment with John Peaveler of Humane Innovations

Join us on this episode as we talk with John Peaveler with Humane Innovations about the amazing work he is doing with developing equipment and safe handling techniques for people who are working in the field and shelters to rescue animals. John brings many years of experience to the Animal Welfare community and ASAR training and response is proud to utilize and promote the incredible products that Humane Innovations brings to Animal Field Services. Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

March 10, 2025Episode 3136 min

Episode 31 An Exciting New Disaster Response Partnership with the National Animal Control Association!

Join us as we unveil a new partnership between ASAR Training and Response and the National Animal Care and Control Association. As we know disaster response starts at the local level and ASAR and NACA are joining forces to bring disaster response operational coordination teams to your State and Local Animal Control Agencies. After listening to the podcast visit the ASIST webpage for additional information https://asartraining.com/asist/ Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

November 4, 2024Episode 3032 min

Episode 30, Part 1 of Hurricane Helene response

Join us in this episode as we begin to dive into the Hurricane Helene Response. In this episode we will will talk about the beginning of our response, our partnership with Rescue Ranch, the rescue of 22 horses on Black Mountain, and how you can get ASAR Training. Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

April 28, 2024Episode 2947 min

Episode 29, Exploring Co-Housing: Navigating Solutions for Overcrowded Shelters

Join us on this episode as we talk to a panel of pet sheltering Subject matter experts about the pro's and con's of co-housing. In the current crises of shelters bursting at the seams, many shelters are utilizing co-housing to kennel amicable animals together. You won't want to miss this episode! #animalrescue #petsheltering #animalcontrol #shelter #animalbehaviorSupport the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

March 3, 2024Episode 2853 min

Episode 28 Rescuing the Rescue

As our nations shelters are continuing to experience record intake and low adoption numbers many shelters turn to private rescue organizations to lighten the burden. Join us on this episode as Eric and Carla and a panel of shelter professionals dive into the topic of private rescue groups and how many groups are finding themselves needing rescue in the current pet sheltering crises. Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

January 4, 2024Episode 2739 min

Episode 27, 2023 recap and what's in store for 2024!

Join Eric and Carla as they recap the 2023 year for ASAR and what we have planned in 2024!#asartraining #animalrescue #roperescue #technicalrescue #firefighter #zoo #zookeeper #animalcontrol #petshelter #disasterresponse #disaster Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

December 20, 2023Episode 261 hr 5 min

Episode 26. No Room at the Inn! Join our Panel of Subject Matter Experts as we Discuss the Pet Sheltering Crisis

Our pet shelters are bursting at the seams with no relief in sight. Please join us as we speak to a panel of sheltering subject matter experts about why we are in this situation, what shelters are doing to keep their heads above water, and how communities can support their shelters and the people who devote their lives to the care of these animals. #asartraining #animalincidentmanagment #bisselpets #animalshelter #rescue #pets #animalcontrol #aco #veterinarians Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining