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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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December 2nd, 2023 in Allegheny County: 1 cat involved in house fire. We delivered a Pet Care Kit to the client at the hotel.December 3rd, 2023 in Fayette County: 2 dogs and 1 cat involved in mobile home fire. Delivered Pet Care Kit to client staying with family.December 1st, 2023 in Westmoreland County: 4 dogs trapped in partial home collapse. We assisted FD on scene.November 18th, 2023 in Adams County: Search and rescue for report of mother dog and 4 puppies abandoned in a cage in the woodsNovember 8th, 2023 in Allegheny County: House fire involving two chickens- Pet Care Kit of supplies/food delivered to owner.November 13th, 2023 in Westmoreland County: Appx. 24 animals being seized for neglect, so transportation help was needed from scene to shelter.November 11th, 2023 in Butler County: 1 dog & 1 cat involved in house fire in need of Pet Care Kit.November 6th, 2023 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 2 cats from house fire assisted with Pet Care Kit.November 13th, 2023 in Lehigh County: Requested to assist with a house fire involving large amount of animals