About DART

We began DART training around 2008 with Dr. Kevin Elliot. DVM and we added the Pet Sheltering Component to the program in 2014.  Those active in our DART program initially receive 15-20 hour DART training from Dr. Elliot, DVM followed by any additional trainng opportunities that might arise.  All of our real world activations have involved pet sheltering but with the emergence of our SCSAR K9 Unit, our DART members are also receiving training for SAR based animal responses.  Below are activations that have involed our DART division: 

Activations

1. February 12-13, 2014 - Winter Storm Shelter - Pet Friendly

2. February 18-19, 2014 - Cold Weather Shelter - Pet Friendly

3. January 22-24, 2015 - Cold Weather Shelter - Pet Friendly

4. January 22-24, 2015 - Cold Weather Shelter - Pet Friendly

5. October 6-10, 2016 - DART Hurricane Matthew Shelter

6. January 5-6, 2017 - High Point Academy - Pet Friendly

7. September 8, 2017 - ASPCA Shelter Setup -Duncan, SC

8. October 23-25, 1017 – Tornado – Shelter at First Baptist Spartanburg

9. December 24-25, 2017 – Apartment Fire – Shelter at First Baptist Spartanburg

10. May 26, 2018 - Shelter - HPA - Dance Team

11. September 14-16, 2018 - 3 Day Hurricane Florence Shelter

12. October 4-5. 2019 - Apartment Fire - Shelter at First Baptist

13. February 7-11, 2020 - Covenant Baptist Church