January 2nd, 2026 in Somerset County: Requested for a duck in a pondDecember 31st, 2025 in Berks County: Requested to assist fire departments in Berks County with horse down on ice and in pond.December 30th, 2025 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered to family with 1 cat involved in a house fire.December 30th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog & family displaced by house fire.December 28th, 2025 in Fayette County: Fire dept requested assistance with local humane case involving cows. Recommended reaching HPO in area first...December 24th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Fire dept assist called to help transport 2 sm dogs from car accident.December 14th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Apartment building fire with over 100 tenants with pets being evacuated. Shelter being set up at high school.December 22nd, 2025 in Northampton County: Requested to assist with a 30 year old horse down in stall that they have been trying to get up.December 16th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Responded to assist fire department with cats pulled from a house fire. Medical care and transport needed.December 23rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit requested for 1 dog & 1 kitten displaced by house fire.

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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