On July 6, we received a call about a Boer goat named Beau who had disappeared over the edge of a steep bluff behind his owner’s home on Whidbey Island. He had fallen approximately 45 feet down and was stranded on a ledge with a 75 foot drop and could not make it back to …
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Happy – Horse Down in Her Stall on the 4th of July
On the 4th of July, WASART’s Technical Rescue Team responded to assist a horse named Happy who had become trapped in the back corner of her stall and was unable to stand on her own. From the moment the call came in, volunteers began coordinating behind the scenes. Within minutes, responders from across the region …
Beau – Newfie/Lab Who Fell Down a Cliff
On June 22, WASART was called to assist Beau, a 110-pound Newfoundland/Lab mix who fell down a steep cliff near Shelton. When the call came in, Beau’s owners could hear him barking and yelping but could not see him. Initial estimates placed him anywhere from 30 to nearly 300 feet below the home on a …
WASART Holds Emergency Animal Sheltering Training
Earlier this month, WASART members came together for Emergency Animal Sheltering training — an important part of preparing to support animals and their owners during natural disasters and large-scale emergencies. Throughout the day, members practiced many of the key components involved in setting up and operating an emergency animal shelter, including intake procedures, animal handling, …
Zuri – Horse Cast In Her Stall
On April 22, WASART responded to a call for a horse named Zuri who had been found cast in her stall. The owner reached out for help, and our team mobilized. Upon arrival, responders found Zuri down against the stall wall, unable to get her feet beneath her. With limited space and a small initial …
What Happens Before a Rescue Team Even Arrives?
When a call comes in, it starts with our Duty Officers—the first point of contact with WASART. They gather critical information, speak directly with the reporting party, provide initial guidance, and assess the situation. If a deployment is needed, they initiate the response and hand it off to a Call Coordinator. From there, Call Coordinators …
Getting to the Dog Is Sometimes the Hardest Part 🐾
Before we can help the animal, we have to make sure we can safely reach them. Using anchors, ropes, and edge protection, our teams build controlled systems that allow us to safely access steep or exposed areas. Anchors are carefully selected, ropes are rigged to support both the rescuer and the load, and edge protection …
WASART Members Graduate Introduction to Field Operations to Become Deployable
Congratulations to the newest Introduction to Field Operation (IFO) graduates!
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Pepper – Dog Fallen Down a Steep Hillside
Late in the afternoon on February 26, WASART received a call about a dog named Pepper who had fallen down a steep hillside near Mud Mountain. Our Technical Rescue Team and equipment truck deployed to the scene.