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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September 13th, 2024 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat & 3 chickens and owner affected by house fire were supplied with a Pet Care Kit.September 12th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 sm dog and owner affected by house fire were supplied with a Pet Care Kit.September 7th, 2024 in Schuylkill County: Com center paged us to respond to a MVA with animal who was uninjured to take custody of the animal while th...September 6th, 2024 in Allegheny County: Request for assistance with dog left in home because owner in hospital.September 5th, 2024 in Westmoreland County: House fire displaced family with 4 dogs. Provided pet care kit and crate for one of the dogs.September 3rd, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & 2 cats displaced by house fire received Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.September 3rd, 2024 in Allegheny County: 2 cats & 1 dog displaced by house fire received Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.September 2nd, 2024 in Fayette County: 1 ferret & 2 snakes and family affected by kitchen fire in need of possible foster for snakes and supplies.August 31st, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 dog and 1 cat were delivered pet supplies to owners at Red Cross shelter set up due to extended power outage.August 28th, 2024 in Armstrong County: Notification of possible assistance needed for a sheep stuck on a cliff.