August 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: PSP requested CART assistance with dog left in house because owner was hospitalizedAugust 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested by Somerset Borough Police for assistance on a humane case involving 5 dogs and 5 catsAugust 18th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary care for 1 dog and 2 cats displaced in a fireAugust 18th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary care for 1 dog and 2 cats displaced in a fireJuly 27th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested to assist with recovery of a dog that was lost from a vehicle accident on the TurnpikeJuly 23rd, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was activated when a passerby saw a cow in the roadAugust 9th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit assistance needed for 1 dog due to house fire.August 9th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit assistance needed for 1 cat due to house fire.August 3rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat and owner involved in house fire in need of Pet Care Kit assistance.August 3rd, 2025 in Fayette County: 2 clients from duplex fire, each with 1 dog, one with additional cat, in need of Pet Care Kit assistance.

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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