Help Protect Animals During Emergencies

Posted on 07/24/2026

Do you have experience with horses or livestock? Put your skills to work when they’re needed most by joining the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s Equine Response Team.

As a trained volunteer, you’ll assist at emergency shelter sites during evacuations, helping care for displaced horses and livestock when disasters strike.

Your experience can make a meaningful difference for animals and the communities that rely on them.

If you’re ready to serve when it matters most, apply today and become part of our Equine Response Team.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the LA County Department of Animal Care and Control!

Please complete this application form below to get started. Once you complete the form, click the Submit button at the bottom.

***Please note that at this time, new volunteer orientations are offered once a quarter. You will be emailed an invitation to orientation about one month in advance of the orientation date, thank you for patience and eagerness to volunteer with us***

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