May 12th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART requested for two pigs loose in Meyersdale.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.

Covid-19 | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

Covid-19

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1841″][vc_column_text]The Pennsylvania Animal Response Team is activated statewide in Response to Covid-19. We are coordinating pet food distribution to those in need by staging large stockpiles of pet food in strategic locations around the Commonwealth to support food banks and other distribution networks.

We are also preparing to provide emergency sheltering for the pets of people who have gone into the hospital or for health care workers or emergency responders who need assistance in caring for their pets to accommodate their work schedules.

As the Covid-19 epidemic unfolds in Pennsylvania, the PA Animal Response Team is working with our partners at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, Federated Humane Societies, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, Red Cross, and many many more to provide the best and most up to date information on care and planning for animals.

This page will be continuously updated with the latest information from our partners.

Guidance for Kennels, Shelters, Rescues

Guidance for Pet Owners

Common Sense Biosecurity for CART members

For the latest information from veterinarians please visit our partners at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.

Looking for pet food resources?

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