February 2nd, 2026 in Washington County: Mutual Aid Request, CART Requested for animals displaced in a apartment fire.January 30th, 2026 in Lehigh County: Cart contacted by Red Cross to help victim of a house fire with her birds and fish in the outdoor pond.January 30th, 2026 in Northampton County: Cart requested for a horse downJanuary 24th, 2026 in Lehigh County: LV Humane used kennel shelter during winter storm for homeless pets.January 31st, 2026 in Somerset County: CART requested for horse running down route 160January 31st, 2026 in Somerset County: PSP requested CART to transport additional dogs from the scene of a humane caseFebruary 2nd, 2026 in Washington County: CART requested for a horse down.January 31st, 2026 in Greene County: Mutual Aid Request - American Red Cross needing 2 pet care kits.January 30th, 2026 in Washington County: CART Requested for a horse down.January 29th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART requested by PSP to transport dogs from a humane case.

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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