July 7th, 2026 in Indiana County: 2 dogs in need of transport to hotel and Pet Care Kit due to flooding.July 5th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 kitten received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.July 3rd, 2026 in Westmoreland County: PA Trooper assist for dog abandoned in car.June 28th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 kitten found in floodwaters in need of vet care & foster home.July 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.June 25th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Assisted with horse down in field, able to get up & into barn.June 22nd, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & 1 dog needed Pet Care Kit for house fire displacement.June 19th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Retrieved possibly injured kitten near local business.July 4th, 2026 in Lehigh County: Request to standby for EMA opening Cooling StationJune 28th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested for 10 pigs on route 985

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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