On October 3, we received a call about a horse named Ivan who was down in his stall and unable to get back on his feet on his own. Ivan was certainly trying. He made repeated attempts to stand and could get himself into a sitting position, but he couldn’t get his hind legs underneath …
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Otto – Dog Over a Cliff
On September 30th, WASART was called to assist with a dog stranded over a steep cliff. By the time we arrived, a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who had rope experience, had already made his way down to Otto and was staying with him while additional rescue resources arrived. Otto was about 30 feet below …
September’s Introduction to Field Operations Training
Every WASART field responder has to start somewhere—and for our newest responders, last Saturday the 19th was a big milestone. Our Introduction to Field Operations (IFO) class prepares members to deploy with WASART, giving them the hands-on skills and foundation they need to safely work as part of a team in the field. Throughout the …
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Clyde – Rottweiler near Lake Ann in Kittitas County
On July 11, we were called to assist Clyde, a 90-pound Rottweiler who had injured multiple paw pads while hiking near Lake Ann in Kittitas County. He was approximately 4.5 miles up the trail and no longer able to walk. We deployed alongside Kittitas County Search and Rescue, prepared for the possibility of spending the …
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Teamwork on the Pacific Crest Trail
On Friday, July 10, WASART joined several King County Search and Rescue units to assist an injured dog on the Pacific Crest Trail. This rescue was truly a team effort, with members from King County Explorer Search and Rescue (KCESAR), Seattle Mountain Rescue (SMR), King County Ski Patrol Rescue Team (SPART), King County 4×4 Search …
Beau – Goat Over a Cliff in Clinton
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 …
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 …