Florida State Animal Response Coalition

10/15/2026

Our work to support animals and the people who care for them continues—wherever help is needed. Florida SARC is coordinating with partners on a mission in Maryland and identifying responders who may be available to assist.

Florida SARC responders: Please check your email for the mission information and availability survey. If you’re available, complete the survey as soon as possible so we can coordinate next steps.

Thank you to our responders and partners for continuing to show up for animals in need.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

HURRICANE ISAIAS RESPONSE UPDATE – THE STORM HAS PASSED, BUT OUR MISSION CONTINUES!

Over the past several days, Florida SARC and our incredible volunteer responders have been working before, during, and after Hurricane Isaias to support animals and communities impacted across Florida's Panhandle.

ANSWERING THE CALL

At the request of the Florida Division of Emergency Management through ESF-17, Florida SARC deployed to Washington County to assist with pet-friendly evacuation sheltering operations.

When power and cellular service were lost during the storm, our emergency response trailer and generator kept essential equipment running, including lighting and fans for the animals and responders.

FROM RESPONSE TO RECOVERY

Following the storm, our mission shifted to supporting animal shelters, rescues, and communities in need.

Through our partnership with Greater Good Charities Florida SARC secured more than 40,000 pounds of donated pet food and animal care supplies! Without the support of this amazing organization, animals might be hungry!!

Our amazing partners at Alaqua Animal Refuge stepped up to receive and coordinate the distribution of these resources throughout the affected region.

So far, we've distributed:

More than 12,000 pounds of dog food

2,848 pounds of cat and kitten food

More than 14,848 pounds of pet food distributed!

MORE THAN 980 ANIMALS SUPPORTED!

Our response and recovery efforts have supported:

945 dogs and cats

7 sheep and goats

5 pigs

3 horses

20+ chickens

We also provided Washington County with emergency animal sheltering supplies to help strengthen its ability to care for animals during future disasters.

THANK YOU TO OUR RESPONDERS AND PARTNERS!

None of this would have been possible without our dedicated FL SARC volunteer responders, Greater Good Charities, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Florida SART & state emergency management partners.

Your dedication demonstrates what can happen when organizations work together to help animals and communities recover.

PET FOOD IS STILL AVAILABLE!

Limited supplies remain for shelters and rescue organizations in need. Please contact us to arrange pickup. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📞 Florida SARC – (863) 577-4602

📞 Alaqua Animal Refuge – (850) 880-6399

Want to help us prepare for the next disaster?

Learn how to become a trained responder, volunteer, or support our mission at our website.

Learn how you can donate to help us help even more shelters, rescues and ranches there too!!

The storm may have passed, but the mission continues!

10/14/2026

🐾 A HUGE thank you! 🐾

We are incredibly grateful to Florida State Animal Response Coalition, Greater Good Charities, and Alaqua Animal Refuge for providing us with THREE pallets of pet food! 💙💛

This generous donation will go a long way as our community recovers and will absolutely be put to good use helping pets and families who need it most.
We are so thankful for the support during this time! 🐶🐱

10/13/2026

PANHANDLE shelters- help is available!

Greater Good Charities has partnered with Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC) to provide donated dog and cat food to shelters affected by the hurricane, beginning today.

If your shelter is located in the Panhandle and needs support, message us or comment below, and we’ll help connect you with assistance.

You can also text 772-584-1782.

Please share with Panhandle shelters that may need help. Together, we can keep animals fed and cared for during recovery. 💙

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

BECAUSE THE ENTIRE FAMILY MATTERS!

At Florida SARC, we know that family comes in all shapes and sizes — and sometimes those family members are a little bigger than the dogs and cats we normally care for.

During our recent hurricane response in the Florida Panhandle, we received a request for assistance to help some goats, sheep, pigs, horses, and chickens on a ranch that was impacted by the storm.

Thanks to Ashley and the customer solution team at Tractor Supply Co. we were finally able to get the feed and supplies needed to help make sure these animals were taken care of.

Disaster response isn't just about what happens during the storm. It's about being there for communities and their animals when they need us most.

AND WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP!

Missions like this are made possible through the dedication of our trained volunteers, the generosity of our supporters, and partnerships with organizations that care about animals.

There are several ways YOU can make a difference:

TRAIN — Learn how to support animals during disasters.

RESPOND — Join our team of volunteer emergency animal responders.

DONATE — Help us provide the equipment, supplies, and resources needed to respond when disaster strikes.

🌐 Learn more at FLSARC .org

The storm may have passed, but the mission continues...

Come be part of it! 🐾❤️