August 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: PSP requested CART assistance with dog left in house because owner was hospitalizedAugust 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested by Somerset Borough Police for assistance on a humane case involving 5 dogs and 5 catsAugust 18th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary care for 1 dog and 2 cats displaced in a fireAugust 18th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary care for 1 dog and 2 cats displaced in a fireJuly 27th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested to assist with recovery of a dog that was lost from a vehicle accident on the TurnpikeJuly 23rd, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was activated when a passerby saw a cow in the roadAugust 9th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit assistance needed for 1 dog due to house fire.August 9th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit assistance needed for 1 cat due to house fire.August 3rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat and owner involved in house fire in need of Pet Care Kit assistance.August 3rd, 2025 in Fayette County: 2 clients from duplex fire, each with 1 dog, one with additional cat, in need of Pet Care Kit assistance.

You Are Needed | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

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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.

Animal Response Team Volunteers
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