June 28th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested for 10 pigs on route 985June 19th, 2026 in Perry County: Perry CART dispatched to assist PSP, Newport, at an auto accident where the owner had to be transported to a...June 19th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 kitten, possibly injured, found by Fire Chief at local business.June 15th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs received a Pet Care Kit due to displacement from storm damage.June 10th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 9 cats received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.June 11th, 2026 in Washington County: WaCART was activated by 911 for a horse down in a paddock.June 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs & 1 cat received Pet Care Kits due to multi-family house fire.June 3rd, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Team was on standby to assist with scene management & transport for 60+ pigs but never officially activated on scene.May 27th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 3 cats total received Pet Care Kits when displaced by multi-family apartment fire.May 26th, 2026 in Indiana County: 4 dogs & 17 cats 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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