May 5th, 2026 in Somerset County: Somerset CART assisted local rescues, shelters and PSP with a hoarding situation involving 48 dogs and 4 other animals.May 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.May 6th, 2026 in Fayette County: 3 dogs & 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by apartment fire.April 27th, 2026 in Somerset County: Westmoreland CART requested the Sheltering Trailer to transport dogs from a humane case.April 30th, 2026 in Fayette County: 2 lg dogs & 3 adult cats displaced by house fire received Pet Care Kit.April 27th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: State Police/HPO assist with supply needs for 30 dogs abandoned at a property.April 24th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Multiple cats in hoarding situation- HPO contacted and handling.April 21st, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Assistance requested to assist owner in capturing loose pony near a road.April 17th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was activated for a horse and cattle on the road.April 13th, 2026 in Fayette County: 1 dog contained at house fire in need of temp foster.

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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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