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.

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    We are excited to share this new and improved website for PART volunteers, donors, friends and neighbors.  In it, you will find everything you saw on the old website, including: Information about Pennsylvania Animal Response Team Sign-ups for volunteering and training information Preparedness resources and other online education In addition, we have added a donation

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