State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team

The State of Massachusetts Animal
Response Team (SMART)
is a network of
organizations, agencies,
and individuals who are
committed to responding
to the needs of the animal
population in disaster
situations in the
State of Massachusetts.


Within SMART are five working teams:

  • Assessment
  • Shelter Operations
  • Search and Rescue/Animal Control Officer/Special Species Team
  • Veterinary Services
  • Deceased Animal Removal & Disposal

During a disaster any one of these teams may be activated by the SMART
Team Leader. They utilize the principles of the Incident Command System
(ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).  
NEWS & UPDATES:
SMART IS NOW A
501C-3 NON-PROFIT!
We now accept donations
through PayPal!







Intro to Special Species
with a tour of the zoo
Friday, August 27, 2010
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Zoo New England - Franklin Park Zoo
Tropical Forest Classroom
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
To register:  
http://smartsar8272010.eventbrite.com/

Search and Rescue Team Meeting
Sunday, September 26, 2010
10 a.m. to noon
MVMA
163 Lakeside Avenue (Route 20)
Marlborough, MA 01752
To register:  
http://smartsar9262010.eventbrite.com/

Are you a vet or tech?
Veterinary Services has a WEBSITE!  
Please visit:
www.smart-mass.org/Veterinary/home

Please check out our new
LOCAL ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAMS
web pages!
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Animals come in all shapes and sizes and
SMART is devoted to protecting them all!
If YOU GO, THEY GO!!
DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR PETS!
Please click here for more information.
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