July 10th, 2025 in Somerset County: Somerset PD contacted CART for assistance with cats that need to find new homesJuly 8th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & owner displaced due to apartment fire in need of pet supplies.July 7th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was activated for 10 cattle loose on a road in Middlecreek TownshipJuly 1st, 2025 in Somerset County: Somerset CART was requested to assist PSP with 10 small dogs apparently abandoned on a back road in Lincoln TownshipJuly 7th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help retrieve and move 500 pigs after tractor trailer hauling them overturned.June 17th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary placement for dog, whose owner was taken to the hospital unconscious.June 27th, 2025 in Somerset County: Activated for horses on roadwayJune 19th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & owner needs Pet Care Kit due to house fire.June 19th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Police assist with animals in home for owner going into hospital care.June 24th, 2025 in Somerset County: Activated for two horses loose along rte 160 in Berlin

Policies & Procedures | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

Policies & Procedures

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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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