Policies & Procedures

PART Volunteer Resources

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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April 26th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & 1 dog with owner displaced by apartment fire in need of supplies. Delivered Pet Care Kit to her hotel.April 22nd, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & 1 cat with family displaced by house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.April 21st, 2025 in Somerset County: A family was displaced by severe storms over the weekend. Somerset CART provided needed supplies for their two cats.April 21st, 2025 in Somerset County: A family's roof was destroyed by a storm and they needed supplies for their two cats while they were in temp...April 22nd, 2025 in Somerset County: Somerset CART assisted the HSPO with a cat hoarding situation discovered in a local hotel.April 22nd, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 2 cats & 2 owners displaced due to apartment fire and in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to both of them.April 13th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs and family displaced by house fire. Pet Care Kit available for delivery but unable to reach family.April 18th, 2025 in Fayette County: 2 dogs displaced by house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to owner at local hotel.April 19th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 ferrets and 1 dog displaced by house fire. Took custody of ferrets. Offered Pet Care Kit to family.April 18th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 cats & owner displaced by house fire. Pet Care Kit delivered to family member nearby.