September 7th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested to contain an aggressive cat that had attacked two medical personnel.September 3rd, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested by PSP to transport 3 dogs abandoned in a trailerSeptember 3rd, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested by PSP to transport 3 dogs abandoned in a trailerAugust 23rd, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested for a young horse loose on 160August 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was activated for pot belly pigs on 219September 2nd, 2025 in Allegheny County: Assistance requested for house fire clients with 2 dogs and 2 cats in need of Pet Care Kit.August 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: PSP requested CART assistance with dog left in house because owner was hospitalizedAugust 16th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested by Somerset Borough Police for assistance on a humane case involving 5 dogs and 5 catsAugust 18th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary care for 1 dog and 2 cats displaced in a fireAugust 18th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary care for 1 dog and 2 cats displaced in a fire

You Are Needed | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

You Are Needed

Become an Animal Response Team Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Ready to take the first step?

We have several levels of volunteers based on your interest and experience

Resource Volunteer: Assist your local team with the knowledge you have now!

  • Fundraising
  • Administration
  • Outreach events and tabling
  • Space or donations

Interim Volunteer: While you’re in the process of taking the necessary training to become an active volunteer, you can do all the same activities as a resource volunteer plus assist on scene with equipment organization and other safe tasks while you learn.

Active Volunteer: Fully trained to work on scene, deploy in disasters, and handle animals.

Junior Active Volunteer: With parental permission and training, junior volunteers age 16 and up can participate in our trainings and events.

Animal Response Team Volunteers
Animal Response Team Volunteers
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