June 15th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs received a Pet Care Kit due to displacement from storm damage.June 10th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 9 cats received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.June 11th, 2026 in Washington County: WaCART was activated by 911 for a horse down in a paddock.June 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs & 1 cat received Pet Care Kits due to multi-family house fire.June 3rd, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Team was on standby to assist with scene management & transport for 60+ pigs but never officially activated on scene.May 27th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 3 cats total received Pet Care Kits when displaced by multi-family apartment fire.May 26th, 2026 in Indiana County: 4 dogs & 17 cats received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.May 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & 1 turtle received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 31st, 2026 in Cambria County: CART was requested to assist with a dozen cows wondering on the roadway.May 29th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested by ACO to transport two Great Pyrenees found abandoned on Route 56.

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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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