May 20th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 5 cats received Pet Care Kit as a service request from Red Cross to assist family in need.May 14th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 4 dogs & 1 cat received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 18th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 dog received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 16th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.May 21st, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was contacted for assistance with community catsMay 19th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART requested to transport one dog with smoke inhalationMay 17th, 2026 in Somerset County: PSP requested assistance with a cow running southbound in the center of the northbound lane on 219.May 12th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART requested for two pigs loose in Meyersdale.May 5th, 2026 in Somerset County: Somerset CART assisted local rescues, shelters and PSP with a hoarding situation involving 48 dogs and 4 other animals.May 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.

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

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

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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.

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