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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
Animal Response Team Volunteers Training
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March 27th, 2025 in Somerset County: PSP requested assistance with a loose horse.March 29th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: PA State Police assist with 6-8 goats abandoned on a property w/possible neglect. Contacted HPO and are on ...March 26th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat in need of possible foster care due to displacement from house fire. Providing Pet Kit for temp stay at hotel.March 26th, 2025 in Armstrong County: 3 dogs & family affected by a house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Supplies delivered to pet friendly hotel.March 28th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 adult dogs & 3 puppies in home where police arrested a person. Contacted local resources for Chief on scene.March 23rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 sm dog and owner involved in house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Delivered to temp housing facility.March 23rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & owner displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Kit delivered to sister's house.March 22nd, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Pet Pantry request from our local HPO to assist a client in need with temporary food assistance.March 20th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 1 cat involved in a house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Supplies delivered to hotel.March 23rd, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested for loose horses in Addison