September is National Preparedness Month, and while most conversations focus on emergency kits and evacuation plans, prosecutors face a unique challenge: what happens when pets are abandoned during a disaster?

APA’s recent webinar, Navigating Natural Disasters with Pets and Charging Decisions when Pets are Left Behind, explores how prosecutors can approach these cases with compassion, clarity, and legal precision. From charging decisions to community partnerships, this session offers practical guidance for navigating the intersection of animal cruelty and emergency response.

Whether you're building your office’s preparedness protocols or reviewing charging frameworks, this is a must-watch.

For more tools and training on this topic, visit our Animal Abuse Prosecution resource page, where you’ll find model statutes, case law, and additional webinars designed to support your work. 

Looking to deepen your expertise? Join us in San Diego, November 13–15 for the 14th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference—a premier event for prosecutors committed to justice in animal cruelty cases.

Want more webinars? Join APA to access exclusive resources, CLE-eligible trainings, and a national network of prosecutors committed to justice.