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Organization: Pet Evacuation Team (PET)
Organization Description: This organization, operating in Central Oregon since 2001,
assists the Red Cross and Emergency Services in Deschutes County by providing
temporary housing and rescue of pets and large animals during wildfires or other
disasters. They also assist with animals after house fires and assist Search and Rescue or
law enforcement. Prior to 2008, this was a service program under the Humane Society of
Redmond.
Project Name: Cargo trailer to store response equipment
Project Description: This grant will be used to purchase a cargo trailer to store response
equipment. Additionally, funds will be used to purchase some water and rope rescue
equipment needed to complete the necessary response inventory.
Project Period: October 1, 2010 until completed
Amount of Request: $2,500 (Total cost = $3,500 received $700 in private donations)
Previous Grants:
• August 2002: $1,000 equipment & public outreach ($500 Daly, $500 Luke)
• August 2003 (thru HSR): $3,500 ($1,500 Daly; $1,500 Luke; $500 DeWolf)
• April 2006 (thru HSR): $2,300 ($1,150 Daly; $1,150 Luke)
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1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
DESCHUTES COUNTY DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Direct Application to:
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Dennis R. Luke
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On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions:
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit.
6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the
source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will
support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
* Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
Tammy Baney: Amount:_____ Signature:
Dennis Luke: Amount: Signature:
Alan Unger: Amount: Signature:
Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Program Application
P.E.T. — Pet Evacuation Team
1) P.E.T. has been operating in Central Oregon since 2001 and recently incorporated
as it's own 501 c 3, non-profit organization. Prior to 2008, P.E.T. was a service
program under the Humane Society of Redmond. P.E.T. is overseen by a
volunteer board of directors, volunteer Regional Coordinator, volunteer assistant
coordinators in Redmond/Bend/Crooked River Ranch/Prineville/LaPine and 114
resource and rescue volunteers. P.E.T. responds when activated by the Red Cross
(Bobbie Bourne) or Emergency Services(Don Weber).
P.E.T. activities include assisting the Red Cross and Emergency Services in
Deschutes County with temporary housing and rescue of pets and large animals
during wildfires or other disasters. P.E.T. also assists with animals after house
fires, has trained volunteers in water and rope rescue to assist Search and Rescue
or law enforcement if needed, has qualified volunteers in the areas of assisting
with cases involving animal hoarding/abuse/neglect, provision of temporary foster
homes for animals, and have assisted in national disasters.
2) The P.E.T. team has accumulated an assortment of response equipment over the
last two years (kennels, catch poles, nets, harnesses, leashes, pop up canopies
etc.). There is a need to purchase a cargo type trailer to store those items and to be
ready to respond to all circumstances. There are also a few water and rope rescue
items that are needed to complete our response inventory (pulleys and carabiners).
Private donations in the amount of $700 have been received to assist in a match
for purchasing these items.
3) P.E.T. volunteers would like to get the trailer and all equipment ready by mid-
December in the event of a cold snap or ice rescue or cold weather situations.
The effort for these acquisitions began in August 2010.
4) There are National and State mandates in place today to include pet rescue plans
in disaster planning process. P.E.T. provides that required piece for Deschutes
County as an all volunteer, no cost service. To date, we have assisted with 9
wildfire evacuations over the past 10 years and numerous animal neglect cases.
5) P.E.T. is prepared to serve all residents with pets and large animals of Deschutes
County.
6) This is a one time project request and ongoing funding is not needed.
Total project need:
Matching funds to date:
$3500 ($3000 cargo trailer, $500
carabiners/pulleys)
$ 700 (private donations)
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Date: AUG 2 5 2010
PET EVACUATION TEAM
PO BOX 922
REDMOND, OR 97756
Dear Applicant:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
30-0556800
DLN:
600131024
Contact Person:
ERIC KAYE ID# 31612
Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Public Charity Status:
170(b) (1) (A) (vi)
Form 990 Required:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
March 17, 2009
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Addendum Applies:
No
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are
a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this
letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221 -PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public
Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an
exempt organization.
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
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PET EVACUATION TEAM
Enclosure: Publication 4221 -PC
Sincerely,
Robert Choi
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
Oregon
Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor
Department of State Police
Office of State Fire Marshal
4760 Portland Road NE
Salem, OR 97305-1760
(503) 378-3473
Fax (503) 373-1825
TTY (503) 390-4661
E-mail: oregon.sfin@state.or.us
www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM
Premier Public Safety Services for Oregon
Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes
Wildland fires affect individuals and families in our communities yearly. The
'following items are suggested things to gather into a large container:
❑ Flashlights with plenty of extra batteries
❑ First aid kit
❑ Prescription medications and eyeglasses
❑ Water (at least one gallon per person)
❑ Food that does not require refrigeration or cooking
❑ Sleeping bag and clothing for each family member
❑ If there are infants or elderly residents, include all essential equipment and devices
❑ Take important documents such as proof of residence, insurance policies, birth
certificates, prescriptions, wills and deeds
❑ Have photos of valuables for identification or recovery. This list could help prove the
value to what you owned if possessions are damaged or destroyed
What to do about pets:
Since pets, other than service animals, aren't allowed in most shelters, find out in advance
which friends would be willing to take your pet or which motels takes pets. You can also
receive assistance from the Pet Evacuation Team and the Humane Society during an
emergency, but be prepared to show vaccination records and have a carrier and a leash
ready to go. If you have large animals and time permits, get them out of the area before an
evacuation occurs. With the excitement of lights and sirens, they may be hard to catch.
Below are some suggestions for a pet evacuation kit:
❑ Portable carrier and leash
❑ Litter box and supplies, if you have cats
❑ Vaccination records and any medications
❑ Prepared instructions on feeding and dietary restrictions in case you need to leave
animals in another's care while evacuated
❑ Current photos in case your pet gets lost
❑ Make sure your pet is always wearing up-to-date identification tags
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INTERNATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
August 3, 2010
Fire Rages, Red Cross Responds
A4 1 type this, there is a wildfire raging in Central Oregon.
And, as I type this, the Red Cross is operating a shelter in Sisters for everyone who has made
the decision to voluntarily evacuate,
We're giving people a place to go for a bite to eat, a shoulder to lean on and, most important,
information. It will also be the site of a public meeting later this afternoon to discuss next
steps. And, as always, we'll be open to help residents as long as we're needed.
One of the cool things is that the local Red Cross has partnered with the Pet Evacuation Team
of Redmond. This means that the shelter has kennels on hand, just in case someone comes in
with a small animal. The PET folks are also available to provide assistance when it comes to
livestock.
And speaking of animals, since I don't have pies of the shelter to share, I thought I'd instead
share this important reminder about wildfires (well, forest fires). It's from 1968, but I think
the message holds true.
Smokey Bear- Bambi 1968
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How To Prepare
P.E.T.
501 (c) 3
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For Disaster
How to Prepare
Are you prepared to take care
of your dogs/cats when a
disaster strikes?
If not, now is the time to
stock up on the things you
will need. Don't put off doing
what you should do now. It
may just make the difference
between being able to save
the life of your pet.
Below is a shopping list.
Food:
• Use the brand that your animal is used to.
• Have at least enough to last one week.
• Be sure to rotate the food to keep it fresh.
• Include in your supplies a feeding and watering dish in
case the one you usually use is destroyed or lost.
Water:
• Have enough water to last at least one week for each pet
In the household
• Be sure to rotate the water so that it stays fresh.
Sanitation:
• A litter box and litter enough to last one week
• A scooper to keep litter box clean
• Plastic bags to dispose of animal waste
• A small bottle of soap for cleaning animal dishes
• Paper Towels for drying
Medical & Identification
• Always keep ID on your pet (tag, microchip, tattoo)
• In a Grab & Go Kit:
• make copies of all medical, Rx
• Photos of your pet
Horse Evacuation Information
Owners should be prepared in the event of a disaster:
• horse trailer or contact person(s) with trailer
• horse identification:
▪ micro chip
• tattoo
• photos and descriptions
animal safe paint (spray or paint on your
information)
• grab and go kit with information/photos.phone
numbers/alternate phone numbers and any
important veterinary or medical /care information
• alternate place to keep your horse in the event of an
emergency
• kit with halter, feed and water buckets
Evacuation procedures:
• if time and notice allows, evacuate all animals with you
• if time does not allow,
• make sure your horse has some kind of
identification (see above)
• make sure barn doors, corrals or other shelters are
closed so the horse does not return to their shelter
and become trapped
• do not leave halters or ropes on your horse when
turning them loose -- your horse can become
tangled and trapped
• if you are not home and need assistance evacuating your
horse, call P.E.T - these volunteers are experienced in
animal evacuations and will be allowed back in to rescue
animals
Whether you are a member of the P.E.T. Team or live with animal companions, preparedness responsibility begins at home! Prepare your
family and furry friends now for a possible disaster!
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