January 26th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 cats & family displaced by house fire.January 25th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Advice & assistance requested in finding cat lost after house fire incident.January 26th, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 cat & family displaced by house fire.January 20th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested for dog stuck in coal mineJanuary 7th, 2026 in Fayette County: 1 XL dog involved with owner in vehicle accident needing temporary foster while owner at hospital.January 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit requested for 3 dogs & 3 cats displaced by house fire.January 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit requested for 3 dogs & 3 cats displaced by house fire.January 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit requested for 1 dog & 1 cat displaced by house fire.January 22nd, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 pet rats needed temporary foster care due displacement due to apartment explosion.January 17th, 2026 in Fayette County: Officer assist requested care for injured cat due to vehicle incident.

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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