April 13th, 2026 in Fayette County: 1 dog contained at house fire in need of temp foster.April 12th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 2 cats & 1 dog displaced by house fire.April 12th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 1 lg dog displaced by house fire.April 11th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for cat displaced by apartment fire.April 7th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Pet Kit delivered for 1 dog involved in house fire.April 7th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Red Cross client seeking assistance in retrieving pet from house with fire damage.April 3rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 2 dogs & family displaced by house fire.April 2nd, 2026 in Allegheny County: HPO requesting assistance with a cat stuck in the basement crawlspace.March 31st, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by house fire.March 31st, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Kits delivered to 3 families with a total of 5 dogs & 11 cats displaced by apartment 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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