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.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.

Basic Animal Control and Capture for Emergency Responders | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

Basic Animal Control and Capture for Emergency Responders

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February 14th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

500 Virginia Drive Fort Washington PA

This class will explore the basics of emergency response for animals in Pennsylvania including basic supplies, considerations for sheltering for temporary hold of rescued animals and basic animal handling and safety considerations. From 8:00-12:00pm we will cover the classroom portion with a lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm (lunch will not be provided) and resume from 1:00-4:00pm with basic animal control and capture which will include hands on practice of techniques.