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Become an Animal Response Team Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Ready to take the first step?

We have several levels of volunteers based on your interest and experience

Resource Volunteer: Assist your local team with the knowledge you have now!

  • Fundraising
  • Administration
  • Outreach events and tabling
  • Space or donations

Interim Volunteer: While you’re in the process of taking the necessary training to become an active volunteer, you can do all the same activities as a resource volunteer plus assist on scene with equipment organization and other safe tasks while you learn.

Active Volunteer: Fully trained to work on scene, deploy in disasters, and handle animals.

Junior Active Volunteer: With parental permission and training, junior volunteers age 16 and up can participate in our trainings and events.

Animal Response Team Volunteers
Animal Response Team Volunteers
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January 12th, 2025 in Northampton County: Received call to possible help PSP with 22 dogs, and 1 horse needing to be removed from propertyJanuary 11th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Assistance needed transporting 3 lg dogs and 1 bunny to local kennel for humane case surrender situation.December 30th, 2024 in Allegheny County: Assistance helping to catch 2 cats loose from a previous fire incident. Traps were set up, so far one cat caught.January 8th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Request from HPO to assist local woman in need with 10 dogs, 7 cats, and 4 ferrets. Pet Care Kit delivered.January 6th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Owner and 1 dog displaced by family emergency needed Pet Pantry assistance. Pet Kit delivered to friend's home.January 7th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat & owner in need of Pet Care Kit due to temporary displacement and staying at homeless shelter.January 10th, 2025 in Fayette County: 4 dogs with family displaced due to house fire. Pet Care Kit delivered to client at friends home.January 8th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Assistance requested for house fire client with 2 dogs. Client initially said they needed help, then refuse...January 2nd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 adult cats and family displaced by house fire. Delivered Pet Care Kit to hotel.December 31st, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 dog and owner displaced by house fire. Delivered Pet Care Kit to hotel.