August 7th, 2026 in Lehigh County: Assisted fire department with a dog stuck in a ground hog holeAugust 9th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested to transport an injured dog for emergency careAugust 8th, 2026 in Somerset County: PSP requested CART to transport 3 dogs found with deceased ownerJuly 11th, 2026 in Centre County: Loose horse was rescued from along Interstate 80- near mile marker 164July 31st, 2026 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs received Pet Care Kit due to displacement from house fire.July 30th, 2026 in Fayette County: 1 dog taken into temp foster for PA State Police assist.July 28th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 2 cats in need of Pet Care Kit due to house fire.July 29th, 2026 in Fayette County: 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 lizards, 1 g.pig displaced and in need of Pet Care Kit due to mine subsidence.July 29th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat being fostered from car accident & 1 lost cat being searched for.July 22nd, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Delivered Pet Care Kit for 1 cat involved in house fire.

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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.

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