November 20th, 2025 in Cambria County: Assisted Pennsylvania State police with a wandering horse in Northern Cambria BoroNovember 16th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Delivered Pet Care Kit for 2 dogs & owners displaced by house fire.November 11th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Request by Red Cross to assist 3 cats injured in house fire with transportation and comfort kitsNovember 6th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for a loose ram that was spotted near the bike trailNovember 6th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for a loose ram that was spotted near the bike trailOctober 28th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for cow loose on route 31.November 7th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 cats & 1 dog with owner displaced by apartment fire received a Pet Care Kit.November 4th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs & 1 bird with owner displaced by house fire received Pet Care Kit.November 26th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 lg dog & family displaced by arsonist in need of Pet Care Kit & crate- delivered.November 5th, 2025 in Cambria County: Assist with a horse unable to get up on its own in a stall.

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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