Animal Welfare Training

In addition to our disaster response efforts, Code 3 Associates is proud to have conducted recognized animal-related disaster and law enforcement training throughout the United States for over 30 years. Our comprehensive trainings cover a wide range of topics, from technical animal rescue and animal disaster response to animal cruelty training for investigators. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education and training that is nationally recognized, with many of our programs offering accreditation through Colorado State University.

Code 3 Associates is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of animals during times of crisis and beyond. We are honored to be a trusted partner in supporting communities and agencies in their efforts to provide the best care for animals in need.

Our History

Code 3 Associates was started in 1985 in South Lake Tahoe, CA to provide much needed training for law enforcement officers involved in animal issues. BART, our Big Animal Rescue Truck, debuted ten years later after the Oklahoma City bombings brought to light the idea to create a fully self-sufficient vehicle that could respond to animal needs in disasters.

Code 3 Associates was incorporated and received its non-profit status in 1998. We have evolved from one visionary volunteer to full time employees, adjunct instructors, professional responders and that same visionary volunteer. In addition to our full time team members, our team has at least 75 professional responders around the country with highly trained response team leaders and dedicated volunteers working to further Code 3’s mission.

We have not only expanded our disaster response efforts and the size of our team, but also our animal related training topics and scope. Working in partnership with Colorado State University, we have trainings and academies taught all over the United States, and more than 800 students a year attend training classes put on by Code 3 Associates.