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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July 17th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 4 dogs, 1 hamster, and owner displaced by house fire in need of Pet Care Kit of food, crates/cage, bowls, etc.July 17th, 2024 in Somerset County: CART was requested to transport and foster a dog that belonged to an individual who was being arrested. July 17th, 2024 in Westmoreland County: 1 large dog and owner displaced by house fire and in need of Pet Care Kit and possible kenneling.July 18th, 2024 in Lehigh County: Received call from State Police about 2 pigs loose in neighborhoodJuly 10th, 2024 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog taken into temp foster care for elderly owner going into hospital via ambulance.July 9th, 2024 in Somerset County: The Humane Officer requested CART assistance with transporting of 2 dogs, 2 horses and 2 cats. CART is foste...July 6th, 2024 in Somerset County: Somerset Humane Officer requested CART assistance with transporting and fostering a dog of a person who had ...July 1st, 2024 in Somerset County: Police requested assistance from CART for a suspected animal cruelty case. CART transported cats, dogs and ...July 4th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 4 guinea pigs and their two owners displaced by apartment fire in need of temp foster care and Pet Care Kit.July 3rd, 2024 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog removed and fostered for emergency medical situation with client.