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.May 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & 1 turtle received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 31st, 2026 in Cambria County: CART was requested to assist with a dozen cows wondering on the roadway.May 29th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested by ACO to transport two Great Pyrenees found abandoned on Route 56.May 26th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was activated for two horses walking down roadMay 27th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 3 cats & 1 dog received Pet Care Kits when displaced by multi-family fire.May 24th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog retrieved from car & fostered for client with medical emergency.

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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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  • Administration
  • Outreach events and tabling
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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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