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Saving Pennsylvania's Animals in Emergencies

The Pennsylvania Animal Response Team is available 24/7 to protect animals impacted by natural or man-made disasters from fires to floods, highway accidents to hurricanes.

We do so by training volunteers to provide emergency assistance and sheltering who join our county animal response teams. Our volunteers not only provide emergency response but also fundraising, outreach, veterinary services, and other support to keep animals safe in our communities. Training is provided for free to all our volunteers.

Interested in learning how you can get trained to rescue animals?

Start with the PART Orientation video below which explains our mission and procedures.

Then begin the FEMA courses linked below the orientation video.

Ready for more?

Sign up to become a volunteer and get hands on training for emergency animal response for free!

Get your background check so you’ll be ready when your CART Coordinator sends next steps!

Donate today to ensure Pennsylvania’s animals are protected in all disasters!

Learn about the Pennsylvania Animal Response Team and the work we do!

Check out these additional course offerings from the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Upcoming Classes:

June 10-11 2023 Emergency Response for Animals.

 

Ready to get trained? Start here!

Mandatory courses from FEMA

Volunteer & Training Policies

PART Training Policy

Amended 2-21-13

Volunteer Enrollment Policy

7-15-15

Volunteer Recognition Policy

Without its volunteers, PART could not exist.

Volunteer Questionnaire

For individuals interested in volunteering to provide more information.

Spontaneous Volunteer Policy

For the use of uncredentialed volunteers during disasters and related events.

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May 21st, 2025 in Somerset County: Cambria and Somerset CART members participated along with The Red Cross in an Emergency Sheltering Drill.May 17th, 2025 in Somerset County: Somerset County COAD requested we provide a flood victim with cat litter.May 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested by EMS because they spotted a horse trotting down the road.May 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART activated for cattle hit by a truck.May 15th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART requested to help owner whose cattle escaped their pasture.May 13th, 2025 in Somerset County: Multiple requests for assistance were received due to major flooding in the Southern part of the County.May 12th, 2025 in Somerset County: PSP asked our team to check out a report of animal neglect.May 13th, 2025 in Centre County: Aged mare fell down over a steep muddy embankment as she was walking down from the pasture and back to the barn.May 12th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog involved in apartment fire in need of supplies. A Pet Care Kit was delivered to new location.May 4th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs & 5 cats involved in house fire in need of supplies. A Pet Care Kit was delivered to hotel. Cat tra...