February 11th, 2026 in Schuylkill County: transport of cats to vet for evaluationFebruary 12th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 lg dogs displaced by house fire.February 8th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Pet Care Kit assistance offered for 3 cats & 1 dog displaced by house fire.February 6th, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 dogs displaced by a house fire.February 3rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 cat & 1 dog displaced by house fire.January 28th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog & owner displaced by house fire.February 2nd, 2026 in Washington County: Mutual Aid Request, CART Requested for animals displaced in a apartment fire.January 30th, 2026 in Lehigh County: Cart contacted by Red Cross to help victim of a house fire with her birds and fish in the outdoor pond.January 30th, 2026 in Northampton County: Cart requested for a horse downJanuary 24th, 2026 in Lehigh County: LV Humane used kennel shelter during winter storm for homeless pets.

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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