Policies & Procedures

PART Volunteer Resources

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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May 13th, 2025 in Centre County: Aged mare fell down over a steep muddy embankment as she was walking down from the pasture and back to the barn.May 12th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog involved in apartment fire in need of supplies. A Pet Care Kit was delivered to new location.May 4th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs & 5 cats involved in house fire in need of supplies. A Pet Care Kit was delivered to hotel. Cat tra...May 8th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs & 2 cats involved in house fire in need of supplies. A Pet Care Kit was delivered to hotel. Cat tra...April 29th, 2025 in Cambria County: Barn collapsed with 11 cows and 3 pigs trapped in the sub-level after a severe storm rolled through the area...May 2nd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat and owner displaced by apartment fire in need of supplies. Delivered Pet Care Kit to hotel.April 30th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 5 Guinea Pigs & family displaced by house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered for client to friends' home.May 4th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Requested for a horse down rolled under fencing, can not get upMay 2nd, 2025 in Northampton County: Requested to assist with Apartment complex fire, Approximately 15 animals.April 24th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Received call to assist with a horse down in a field.