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.April 12th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 2 cats & 1 dog displaced by house fire.April 12th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 1 lg dog displaced by house fire.April 11th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for cat displaced by apartment fire.

Large Animal Response Awareness Level for the First Responder | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

Large Animal Response Awareness Level for the First Responder

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Not Enrolled

Price

Free

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THIS EQUINE BASED TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:
○ Natural History
○ Equine Anatomy
○ Equine Communication/Body Language
○ Equine Rescue Equipment
○ Equine/Farm Facilities and The Hazards
○ Pre-Incident Planning
○ Hot Zones/Safe Zones
○ Safe Horse Handling
○ Equine Behavior and Reading a Horse
○ Hands On Scenarios, Stalls, Trailers, and Catching a Loose Horse
○ RACE Approval for Veterinary Continuing Education Credits
○ Lunch Will Be Provide Both Days
○ Maximum Class size is 40 Attendees


Training sessions are at no cost and will include both classroom and practical’s and is geared for the First Responder.
Washington County Fire Academy
895 Western Avenue, Washington PA. 15301