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PART Volunteer Resources

Conduct Code

All volunteers for PART are subject to a background check.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Equipment Lending Policy

PART emergency response equipment may only be borrowed with executive approval.

Equipment Maintenance Policy

PART volunteers must properly maintain all equipment purchased with PART funds.

Veterinary Care Policy

In cases of emergency, animal care decisions are to be made by a licensed veterinarian or the animal owner, only.

Policy for Service Animals

To assist owners of service animals, should they be hospitalized.

Foster Care Policy

For the temporary care of domestic animals by PART volunteers.

Animal Surrender Policy

For the voluntary surrender of healthy animals being sheltered by PART during disasters.

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March 21st, 2024 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs and 2 cats, along with family, were displaced by house fire and in need of Pet Care Kits and possible fostering.March 25th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 2 families displaced by duplex fire in need of Pet Care Kits for a total of 4 dogs.March 20th, 2024 in Northampton County: Help was requested for horse down in field.March 19th, 2024 in Westmoreland County: 3 dogs and family displaced by house fire and in need of Pet Care Kit.March 13th, 2024 in Westmoreland County: Temporary foster assistance requested for 1 lg dog due to owner being arrested.March 12th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 dog and 2 cats with family displaced by house fire. Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.March 9th, 2024 in Northampton County: Help requested by Red Cross for house fire involving cats.March 10th, 2024 in Lehigh County: Request for assistance with 6 cats and 2 dogs involved in a Carbon Monoxide incident, family taken to hospitalMarch 10th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 guinea pig and family displaced by house fire. Pet Care Kit supplies needed for g.pig.March 8th, 2024 in Allegheny County: 1 Cat missing from house fire incident, client requesting assistance with locating and catching cat.