May 5th, 2026 in Somerset County: Somerset CART assisted local rescues, shelters and PSP with a hoarding situation involving 48 dogs and 4 other animals.May 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.May 6th, 2026 in Fayette County: 3 dogs & 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by apartment fire.April 27th, 2026 in Somerset County: Westmoreland CART requested the Sheltering Trailer to transport dogs from a humane case.April 30th, 2026 in Fayette County: 2 lg dogs & 3 adult cats displaced by house fire received Pet Care Kit.April 27th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: State Police/HPO assist with supply needs for 30 dogs abandoned at a property.April 24th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Multiple cats in hoarding situation- HPO contacted and handling.April 21st, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Assistance requested to assist owner in capturing loose pony near a road.April 17th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was activated for a horse and cattle on the road.April 13th, 2026 in Fayette County: 1 dog contained at house fire in need of temp foster.

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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