March 9th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 sm dogs removed from property where owner passed away and kept in foster care.March 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat displaced by police arrest in need of temporary housing.March 7th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 lg dog and owner displaced by house fire.March 4th, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 cat & 1 kitten displace by a house fire.March 4th, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog & 1 cat displaced by house fire.March 27th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog & 1 gecko displaced by house fire.March 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog & 2 cats displaced by a house fire.March 1st, 2026 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered to client displaced by house fire.February 25th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 lg dog and owner displaced by apartment fire.February 20th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 lg dogs & 1 cat displaced by house fire.

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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.

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