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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February 19th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & owner in need of Pet Care Kit. Food Bank support. Case worker request.February 14th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat & owner in need of Pet Care Kit. Veteran in need of support. Case worker request.February 19th, 2025 in Fayette County: 3 Dogs and 2 cats with family were displaced due to house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Delivered to relatives home.February 8th, 2025 in Indiana County: 3 Cats and a family assisted after a house fire in Clymer, PA. Westmoreland CART provided a Pet Kit for the familyJanuary 25th, 2025 in Indiana County: 2 lg dogs and family assisted after a house fire in Blacklick TwpFebruary 15th, 2025 in Armstrong County: 7 dogs and family were displaced due to house fire in need of a Pet Care Kit. Delivered to temp housing next day.February 14th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 lg dogs and family displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Delivered to relatives home.February 14th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 XL dog and family displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Delivered to hotel.February 6th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs and family displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit. Delivered to family member's home.February 5th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog and family displaced by apartment fire in need of a Pet Care Kit. Kit delivered to owner at hotel.