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1 WANT TO JOIN THE FIR VOLUNTEER TEAM? 1. Complete the full 8-part FIR webinar series Attend live sessions and/or watch recordings 2. Pass post-webinar quizzes. A quiz will open on your computer at the conclusion of today s webinar. It will include instructions on how to save it for your application. 1 ASPCA Field Investigations & Response (FIR) Rescuing Animals from Cruelty and Disasters 2 1

Tim Rickey Senior Director 3 Eight-part FIR Webinar Series Session Two: On the Frontlines: Joining the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Team Date and Time: 1:00-2:30 pm EST, Tuesday, June 26,

review the opportunities for partnership at the organizational and individual level.

2 Tim Rickey Senior Director 3 Eight-part FIR Webinar Series Session Two: On the Frontlines: Joining the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Team Date and Time: 1:00-2:30 pm EST, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Presented by ASPCA Field Investigations and Response Department s: Allison Cardona, Program Development Specialist; Jessica Rushin, Partnership Manager; and Gina Manke, Responder Manager We will review the opportunities for partnership at the organizational and individual level. We will also discuss: Response Partner Program: What your organization can expect and guidelines for membership Grants Program: Response Partners are invited to apply for grants for expenses associated with sending teams to assist in operations and for taking animals from operations. Responder Program: Individuals can apply to the FIR Team. Learn about the knowledge, skills, and training you ll need in order to join the team. 4 2

FIR Webinar Series Schedule Session Three: Planning and Response: The ASPCA s Disaster

Cases and Natural Disasters Tuesday, July 24 Session Five: Animal Cruelty Investigations:

Investigating and Prosecuting Blood Sports Tuesday, August 21 Session Seven: In the

Field Sheltering and Temporary Shelters Tuesday, September 18 5 ASPCA National NGO s Law

3 FIR Webinar Series Schedule Session Three: Planning and Response: The ASPCA s Disaster Response Program Tuesday, July 10 Session Four: Large Scale Operations: Animal Cruelty Cases and Natural Disasters Tuesday, July 24 Session Five: Animal Cruelty Investigations: Crime Scenes and Evidence Collection Tuesday, August 7 Session Six: Animal Fighting: Investigating and Prosecuting Blood Sports Tuesday, August 21 Session Seven: In the Field: Emergency Sheltering and Veterinary Forensics Tuesday, September 4 Session Eight: Field Sheltering and Temporary Shelters Tuesday, September 18 5 ASPCA National NGO s Law Enforcement Collaboration is the key to success FIR Response Partners Local Groups ASPCA ACG Group 6 3

4 Field Investigations and Response Team The Team 17 staff Over 90 specialized consultants 40+ member Disaster Response Team (DRT) 450 Volunteers 198 Response Partners 7 Field Investigations and Response SD Investigations and Response T. Rickey (Missouri) Program Development Specialist PT A. Cardona (NYC) FIR Admi Assistant M. White (NYC) Investigations Director K. Destreza (Louisiana) Disaster Response Director D. Green (California) Blood Sports Director T. Mills (Missouri) Shelter Director Open (remote) Medical Director Open (8 th Ave) MW Regional Director K. Held (Missouri) Director of Planning and Field Operations J. Lopez (NYC) Logistics Manager Open (remote) Shelter Manager Open (remote) ½ time Forensic Field Vet R. Windham (NYC) SE Regional Director A. Leath (Florida) Response Partner Manager J. Rushin (NYC) Transport and Equipment Coordinator R. Danner (Missouri) NE Regional Director Open (remote) Responder Manager G. Manke (Colorado) 8 4

9 Field Investigations and Response Programs 10

Division Disaster Response Division Logistics Transport

Manager Medical Director Shelter Medicine Forensic

5 9 Field Investigations and Response Programs 10 Investigations Division Regional Directors Blood Sports Division Disaster Response Division Logistics Transport Planning and Operations Response Partnership Responder Manager Medical Director Shelter Medicine Forensic Veterinarian Shelter Director Emergency Sheltering Program Development Grants 5

Northeast CSI Unit NYC 28 Trailer MA 30 Trailer (equipment) NYC Mobile Clinics NYC Stock Trailer NY Rescue

CSI Unit FL CSI Subaru FL 22 Trailer (equipment) FL Midwest 40 Trailer MO 28 Trailer MO Warehouse Rescue boats

Cases 28% Scholarships & Sponsorships s ps 30% Equipment 3% Other agencies (cruelty seizures, surrenders) 21%

6 Northeast CSI Unit NYC 28 Trailer MA 30 Trailer (equipment) NYC Mobile Clinics NYC Stock Trailer NY Rescue boats x 2 NYC Southeast Field Investigations & Response Fleet 30 Transport Trailer Fl. CSI Unit FL CSI Subaru FL 22 Trailer (equipment) FL Midwest 40 Trailer MO 28 Trailer MO Warehouse Rescue boats x 2 MO MO Anti Cruelty & Disaster Grants Disaster Response 5% Prevention & Outreach Programs 13% ASPCA Cases 28% Scholarships & Sponsorships s ps 30% Equipment 3% Other agencies (cruelty seizures, surrenders) 21% Total grants YTD: $ 350, states 66 organizations 20,000 animals Sponsored training for more than 500 Animal Welfare Professionals. 12 6

13 2011 Statistics Number of cruelty investigations: 54 Number of criminal charges filed: 173

million Total Responses: 28 Disaster Responses: 12 Franklin Co. KY Flood Faulkner Co.

Tornado Smithville, MS Flood Joplin, MO Tornado Minot, ND- Flood NYC Hurricane Irene Schoharie

Enforcement, Animal Control and animal welfare professionals Investigative support and

7 Statistics Number of cruelty investigations: 54 Number of criminal charges filed: 173 Number of animals rescued: 6,124 Number of animals assisted: 33,459 Total grants: over $1 million Total Responses: 28 Disaster Responses: 12 Franklin Co. KY Flood Faulkner Co., AR- Flood Caruthersville, MO Flood Poplar Bluff, MO Flood Memphis, TN- Flood Tuscaloosa, AL Tornado Smithville, MS Flood Joplin, MO Tornado Minot, ND- Flood NYC Hurricane Irene Schoharie Co., NY Hurricane Irene Broome Co, NY Flood Investigations Division Provide assistance to Law Enforcement, Animal Control and animal welfare professionals Investigative support and consultation in animal cruelty Investigations Financial support for investigations and seizures Expert Witness 14 7

Investigation Objectives Investigation Crime Scene Processing Evidence Collection

Phases of the Operation: Investigation - Warrant - Evidence walk through - Forensic

Transport Placement & Adoption Custody - Behavior Evaluations - Spay/Neuter Temporary

8 Investigation Objectives Investigation Crime Scene Processing Evidence Collection Forensic Analysis Second Chair Legal support Legislative analysis Prosecution 15 Phases of the Operation: Investigation - Warrant - Evidence walk through - Forensic Evidence Collection - Critical & Medical Triage Animal Removal - Intake/Inventory - Transport Placement & Adoption Custody - Behavior Evaluations - Spay/Neuter Temporary Sheltering - Medical Triage - Medical Exams - On-going care Expert Witness Legal Advocacy 16 8

9 Focus Areas for FIR Animal Fighting Hoarding Puppy Mills 17 Collaboration within ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Group Forensics FIR Team Legal Advocacy Behavior 18 9

10 Forensic Sciences FIR collaboration with ASPCA-UF Forensics Team Locate, record and preserve physical evidence Forensic Team includes: Dr. Jason Byrd, Amanda Fitch & Lerah Sutton 19 Behavior Collaboration with Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team Provide enrichment techniques and Field Behavior Team evaluations Helps improve adoptability 20 10

11 Legal Advocacy Increase legal protections for animals across the country Second Chair legal support Legislative analysis Provide support to FIR and other agencies for animal cruelty cases 21 Puppy Mills 22 11

12 What is a Puppy Mill? Large scale commercial dog breeding facility Breeding is performed without consideration of genetic quality Generally house and breed several hundred dogs 23 Historic Roots Widespread crop failures in Midwest after WWII USDA promotes purebred puppies as cash crop of the future Struggling farmers repurposed chicken coops and rabbit hutches for dogs 1970s saw rise of mills in the east, with Amish farmers in PA following MW trend 24 12

13 The Life of a Puppy Mill Dog Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions Housing that causes injuries (wire flooring) No exercise 25 No N socialization to humans Inadequate food and water 26 13

14 Inadequate veterinary care 27 No grooming 28 14

15 Non-existent or inadequate shelter from the elements 29 Common Findings in Puppy Mill Dogs Injuries Disease Unsocial and fearful behavior 30 15

16 What s the Motivation? Profit Basic care Vet checks Breaks between litters 31 Cost of Doing Business The health of the dogs is often disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize profits. More cost effective to allow dogs to remain sick and die, then to invest in necessary nutrition or vet care

17 Many facilities like this one still exist today! 33 Puppy Mill, Morehead, KY October 2011 The ASPCA was called in to assist the Rowan County Animal Shelter with the 136 small breed dogs seized from the puppy mill. Transported to temporary shelter in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to receive medical treatment and critical socialization

In March, 2012, the owner of the dogs, plead guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and one kennel violation.

Behavioral evaluations and medical exams were conducted in preparation for transport.

18 In March, 2012, the owner of the dogs, plead guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and one kennel violation. Finally, the dogs were turned over to the ASPCA for placement and adoption. Behavioral evaluations and medical exams were conducted in preparation for transport. 35 Transported to partner organizations for adoption: Kentucky Humane Society- Louisville, KY Richmond SPCA- Richmond, VA St. Hubert s Animal Welfare Center - Madison, NJ Washington Animal Rescue League- Washington, D.C. Fulton County, AR December 2010 Collaborative effort with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) 117 emaciated horses were rescued from a Farm in December, All 117 horses were transferred to a temporary barn in Mountain Home, AR. 18

19 All but 11 of the horses have been transported to new homes across the country. 37 Blood Sports To provide training to law enforcement Investigative support for in depth animal fighting cases. Financial support for investigations and seizures. Expert Witness 38 19

20 Fighting Training Dog Fighting Breeding Selling 39 Almost all dog fighters are involved in other crimes Dog fighters are criminals 40 20

21 Halifax County VA April, 2011 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Halifax County Sheriff s Department 41 The investigation began with Cocaine.. Guns.. Convicted Felons With Guns. They were also Dog Fighters

22 Dragon was purchased in 2010 by BATF along with Cocaine and a Gun from a convicted felon 43 April 20, 2011 Raid Day 2 Federal SW s 1 VA State SW Pit Bulls Rescued 25 Adults 7 Puppies 44 22

23 4 Arrested Federal and State Charges Cocaine Dist Gun Charges Conspiracy Dog Fighting

24 A free 2-hour online course for law enforcement and animal control professionals launched in Large Scale Operations Manage large-scale animal crime scenes (puppy mills, dog fighting, hoarders) Respond to natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes Grants Beyond Local Resources Provide Planning & Resources Outside agencies, subject matter experts 48 ASPCA Assistance 24

25 Planning: Needs Assessment 49 Planning: Logistics Supply Lists Medical Forensic Intake Forms Handling/ Personal Sheltering Cleaning Office Protective Equipment 50 Personnel Supplies Transport 25

26 Intake & Inventory Overview Animal Identification Transport Intake and Inventory Documentation Triage 51 Intake: Identification Unique Animal ID # Assigned and Tagged One Identification photo taken 52 26

27 Forensic Medical Exams Gathering Physical Evidence Body Condition Scoring Additional Photographs General Health Screening Documentation 53 Forensic Medical Exam Forms 54 27

28 Sheltering Site Selection Layout Length of Stay 55 Emergency Sheltering Objectives Medical Daily Care Placement e Behavior & Enrichment 56 28

29 Animal Transport 57 Export/Placement Medical & Behavior Documentation Transport Final Disposition & Reporting 58 29

30 Response Partner Program 59 Who are our Partners? SPCAs and Humane Societies Breed Rescues Municipal Shelters Animal Transport Companies Veterinary Clinics CERT/CART/ SART Teams 60 30

31 61 Field Responders Handlers Evidence Technicians Triage Veterinarians Vet Techs EMTs/Paramedics 62 31

32 Sheltering Teams Sheltering supplies Handlers Vet Techs ACTs 63 Medical Teams Treatment Surgeries Medications Spay/Neuter 64 32

33 Animal Placement On-going treatment Behavior Adoptions Reporting 65 Disaster Response Supplies & Equipment Emergency Grants Disaster Response Field Rescue Sheltering & Placement Reunification 66 33

Mid-South Animal Rescue and Sheltering Operations States t Assisted Operations Animals 8 Assisted Assisted

34 Spring 2011 Disaster Season HSUS Operations: Natchez, MS Flooding HSMO Operations: Sikeston, MO Flooding ASPCA Operations: Caruthersville, MO Flooding Faulkner Co, AR Tornado Memphis, TN Flooding 67 Supporting Mid-South Animal Rescue and Sheltering Operations States t Assisted Operations Animals 8 Assisted Assisted AL,AR,GA,IL,KY, 38 Operations MO,MS,TN 7, different animal groups Ranging from NGOs to local humane societies 68 34

shipments daily Transport as well as off-load services 69 Summer 2011 Disaster Season Joplin, MO Tornado Minot, ND Flooding Pierre,

35 Memphis, TN Centrally Located Faulkner Co 3 hours Caruthersville 2 hours Sikeston 2 hours Natchez 5 hours Memphis Largest potential population affected Warehouse Space 7,500 Sq feet 2 loading docks FREE Proximity to Moving Vendor Two Men and a Truck Up to four shipments daily Transport as well as off-load services 69 Summer 2011 Disaster Season Joplin, MO Tornado Minot, ND Flooding Pierre, SD Flooding Summit Co, AZ Wildfires fdsfsdfs dfsfdss dfsdfdd sds Springfield, MA Tornado Sioux City, IA Flood Guthrie, OK Tornado 70 35

Supporting Mid South Animal Rescue and Sheltering Operations States Assisted sted 7 AZ,IA,MA, MO,ND,OK, SD Operations Assisted sted 7 7 different animal groups Animals Assisted sted Local: 5,803

36 Supporting Mid South Animal Rescue and Sheltering Operations States Assisted sted 7 AZ,IA,MA, MO,ND,OK, SD Operations Assisted sted 7 7 different animal groups Animals Assisted sted Local: 5,803 Regional: 2, Hurricane Irene fdsfsdf sdfsfds sdfsdfd dsds Hurricane Irene NYC Schoharie Co, NY Winton, NC Montpelier, VT New Bern, NC Chattanooga, TN Wilkes, PA Luzerene, PA Binghamton, NY Patterson, NJ Wildfire Linden, TX Disease Outbreak Central KY 72 36

37 Supporting the East Coast States Assisted 8 KY, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, VT Operations Assisted 12 Unique Agencies Animals Assisted 3, Upstate NY Eastern Seaboard 2.5 Million Evacuated $7 Billion in Damages Warehouse 6,500 Square Feet 1 Loading Dock Off a major Interstate Best Practices Process Personnel 74 37

Tornado in Joplin, Missouri May 22, 2011 75

38 Tornado in Joplin, Missouri May 22, Two of the five deadliest tornadoes in this country s history occurred in The Joplin Tornado ranks the fourth deadliest with 153 people killed. Weather Channel One third of the Joplin community was destroyed. Both hospitals and 70 percent of Joplin s medical facilities were heavily damaged or destroyed

The local and state veterinary community responded in force.

The community s response to the homeless pets was amazing. Residents searched through neighborhoods for their pets.

off pets they had rescued from the rubble, and volunteering.

40 The local and state veterinary community responded in force. By assisting in field triage Sunday night and setting up triage stations at the Joplin Humane Society on Monday morning, veterinarians were saving lives. The community s response to the homeless pets was amazing. Residents searched through neighborhoods for their pets. 79 By mid-day Monday (the day after the tornado struck), hundreds of local residents were at the Joplin Humane Society looking for lost pets, dropping off pets they had rescued from the rubble, and volunteering. The ASPCA Responds Just a few hours after the devastating tornado struck Joplin, the ASPCA dispatched its disaster response team to lead emergency sheltering efforts for animals displaced by the tornado. The ASPCA set up an emergency animal shelter next to the Joplin Humane Society to help pet owners needing temporary assistance in sheltering or caring for their pets

41 In our response in Joplin, the ASPCA: 81 Sheltering The ASPCA shelter provided emergency sheltering for more than 1,300 animals affected by the tornado. 3 empty warehouses located next door to the Joplin Humane Society were converted into a cat, dog and supply warehouse

42 Field Operations The ASPCA led the night trapping operation. 155 animals were trapped and rescued during field operations. 83 ASPCA Staff & Volunteers On The Ground More than 60 ASPCA staff and 625 unique responders from across the country assisted with the Joplin Tornado response 84 42

43 Logistics and Distribution Center We provided food and supplies for more than 6,500 animals in the region affected by the tornado. 85 Reunification We reunited almost 526 pets with their families! Working with Joplin Humane Society to track down the owners of lost pets, we used: Grassroots outreach Paid advertising, including flyers and ads 86 43

44 Adoption Event The ASPCA and the Joplin Humane Society hosted a major adoption event on June for more than 600 animals looking for homes. More than 5,700 people from 24 states came out to adopt 745 cats and dogs. 87 Questions or Comments? 88 44

45 Tim Rickey Sr. Director Field Investigations and Response ASPCA 89 ASPCAPRO FIR WEBINAR SERIES 1:00-2:30 pm EST, Tuesdays Joining i the ASPCA FIR Team (6/26) The ASPCA s Disaster Response Program (7/10) Animal Cruelty Cases and Natural Disasters (7/24) Animal Cruelty Investigations (8/07) Animal Fighting: Investigating and Prosecuting Bloodsports (8/21) Emergency Sheltering and Veterinary Forensics (9/04) Field Sheltering and Temporary Shelters (9/18) 90 45

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Become an ASPCA Field Investigations & Response Team Volunteer Your Presenters Gina Manke Responder Manager Kathryn Destreza Director of Investigations Field Investigations & Response (FIR) Investigations