October 27th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Transport trailer loaded with pigs, caught fire on the SB side LV interchange of turnpike.October 24th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Request for horse down in stall.October 19th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & cat with owner displaced by house fire requesting assorted assistance.October 17th, 2025 in Adams County: Delivered Pet Care Kit to cat & owner displaced by house fire.October 23rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: Mini cow lost- assistance requested.October 19th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for a kitten in a storm drain with an approaching storm.October 13th, 2025 in Northampton County: Horse down in stall unable to get up.October 12th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 3 apartment fire clients, each with one dog, displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Care Kits.October 10th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog displaced as owner hospitalized and caregiver in need of dog food.October 9th, 2025 in Adams County: 1 dog & owner displaced by apartment fire in need of Pet Care Kit.

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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