March 24th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by house fire.March 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Assistance requested for Pet Care Kit for 2 cats & 1 dog from house fire.March 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Senior Center building being evacuated- owners of pets in need of pet supplies.March 21st, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Owner requesting assistance in removal of dog from his home.March 24th, 2026 in Cambria County: Horse on its side on an embankment. Horse up with owners help, cancelled before response.March 21st, 2026 in Adams County: WaCART was activated by 911 for a horse down in a stall.March 14th, 2026 in Washington County: WaCART was notified by a concerned citizen regarding cows loose on SR 136.March 19th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by a house fire.March 13th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by apartment fire.March 13th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 cats displaced by apartment 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!

  • 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.

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