March 29th, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Kit delivered for 6 dogs displaced by house fire.March 29th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Assistance on house fire scene- 1 Pygmy Goat & 1 adult Cat; fostering & Pet Kit delivered.March 27th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 1 parrot, 1 hamster & 1 bearded dragon (including bird cage) for fire client.March 29th, 2026 in Carbon County: Call came in at 9:50pm(21:50). Cat Dumped at Park in cage. Response was to personal call from Ranger.March 24th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by house fire.March 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Assistance requested for Pet Care Kit for 2 cats & 1 dog from house fire.March 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Senior Center building being evacuated- owners of pets in need of pet supplies.March 21st, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Owner requesting assistance in removal of dog from his home.March 24th, 2026 in Cambria County: Horse on its side on an embankment. Horse up with owners help, cancelled before response.March 21st, 2026 in Adams County: WaCART was activated by 911 for a horse down in a stall.

Policies & Procedures | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

Policies & Procedures

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Conduct Code

All volunteers for PART are subject to a background check.

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Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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Equipment Lending Policy

PART emergency response equipment may only be borrowed with executive approval.

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Equipment Maintenance Policy

PART volunteers must properly maintain all equipment purchased with PART funds.

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Veterinary Care Policy

In cases of emergency, animal care decisions are to be made by a licensed veterinarian or the animal owner, only.

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Policy for Service Animals

To assist owners of service animals, should they be hospitalized.

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Foster Care Policy

For the temporary care of domestic animals by PART volunteers.

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Animal Surrender Policy

For the voluntary surrender of healthy animals being sheltered by PART during disasters.

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