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 …
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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.
Willow – Mare Trapped Beneath a Partially Collapsed Bridge
We received a call about an 800-pound Arabian mare named Willow who had become trapped beneath a partially collapsed bridge in Enumclaw. After escaping her pasture, Willow fell into a hole nearly 6 feet deep, where a large wooden and steel beam was pressing against her abdomen. The Enumclaw Fire Department was already on scene …
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Theo – A Draft Horse Stuck in the Mud
We received a call about a 23-year-old draft horse named Theo, who we had previously met last year. He had been stuck down against a wall overnight and was unable to get back on his feet. We deployed with our rescue truck and equipment trailer. When we arrived, we found Theo wedged tightly against a …
Arlo, 140′ Down a Cliff
On July 15th, WASART received a call about Arlo, a dog who had fallen off a cliff along the Mt. Pilchuck trail. Our team responded with our equipment truck and hiked two miles up the trail carrying the rescue gear to meet Arlo’s owner. Due to the steep terrain, Arlo wasn’t visible from the trail. …
Gus, Horse Needing a Lift Up
On December 29th, we received a call about a horse named Gus with a previous leg injury that was stuck laying down in the mud and unable to stand. Our Technical Rescue Team responded along with our equipment truck. Upon arriving on scene, we assessed the situation and devised a rescue plan. Gus was lying …
Mule Needing Help Out of Mud
WASART was contacted about a mule that was trapped in a knee deep mud hole in the middle of a field and was unable to self rescue. WASART’s Technical Rescue Team and equipment truck deployed to the scene. On arrival, we assessed the situation. There were muddy conditions in the pasture, including thick mud and …