September 19th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & family displaced by house fire. Delivered Pet Care Kit supplies to them.September 25th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Trooper assist on major highway for 3 found kittens.September 24th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog and family displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit, delivered.September 24th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs & 1 cat displaced with family by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit, delivered.September 16th, 2025 in Armstrong County: 4 dogs & owner displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit supplies.September 14th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & owner displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Care Kit supplies.September 12th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & owner displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Care Kit supplies.September 12th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & family displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Care Kit supplies.September 9th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat in need of fostering due to apartment fire.September 15th, 2025 in Perry County: Assist PSP at crime scene with care for and removal of 10 dogs.

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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