May 20th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 5 cats received Pet Care Kit as a service request from Red Cross to assist family in need.May 14th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 4 dogs & 1 cat received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 18th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 dog received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 16th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 cat received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.May 21st, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was contacted for assistance with community catsMay 19th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART requested to transport one dog with smoke inhalationMay 17th, 2026 in Somerset County: PSP requested assistance with a cow running southbound in the center of the northbound lane on 219.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.

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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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