Florida SARC, a proud division of SPCA Florida, is dedicated to disaster response, preparedness, and recovery. Through specialized training, we equip volunteers with the skills needed to rescue, shelter, and care for animals affected by natural disasters and emergencies.

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Florida SARC Statistics for 2024 

Total trained responders......................................................................... ..1,055

Total trained active responders....................................................................954

Total deployed in attendance.......................................................................120

Total hours.................................................................................................5,316

Total miles...............................................................................................33,734 

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Florida Natural Disasters Supported 

2016 – Hurricane Matthew 

2017 – Hurricane Irma 

2018 – Hurricane Michael 

2019 – Hurricane Dorian 

2022 – Hurricane Ian 

2023 – Hurricane Idalia 

2024 – Hurricane Helene 

2024 – Hurricane Milton

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Other Assisted Events 

Puerto Rico Puppy Mill Airlift ........................................................................ 2010 

Sanctuary Seizure, Port St. Lucie ................................................................... 2011 

Joplin, MO Tornado....................................................................................... 2011 

Caboodle Ranch Cat Hoarding ......................................................................2012 

SART Planning Meeting, Daytona...................................... 2013, 2015, 2017, 2023 

Chow Dog Hoarding, Palatka ........................................................................2015 

Gainesville Hoarding......................................................................................2017 

State Training Exercise.........................................................................2014, 2017 

Hillsborough Tampa Puppy mill Seizure....................................................... 2019 

Holmes County Hoarding............................................................................. 2019 

Clay County Hoarding...................................................................................2021 

HSUS 4000 Beagles.......................................................................................2022 

ASPCA Nevada Sheltering 300 Dog Cruelty Case.........................................2022 

ASPCA Kentucky Floods................................................................................2022 

ASPCA New Mexico Wildfires........................................................................2022 

Citrus County Hoarding................................................................................2022 

HSUS 170 Cat Hoarding................................................................................2023 

HSUS MD Shelter Assistance (Korean Dog Market rescue).............................2023 

Humane Rescue Alliance, Washington, DC daily shelter care –
Canine Influenza............................................................................................2023 

Lake City Humane Society ............................................................................2023 

Humane Society MD Shelter support.............................................................2024 

Putnam County Hoarding (200+) ..................................................................2024 

Union County Cruelty (120+ Great Danes) ....................................................2024