Emergency Response and Disaster Relief

BERKS CART

Berks CART – Because it can happen here. Are you prepared?

Since 2004, Humane Pennsylvania has led regional and national disaster response efforts through the County Animal Response Team (Berks CART). As the first animal welfare organization to establish a County Animal Response Team in Pennsylvania, Humane Pennsylvania has partnered with local, state, and federal agencies to provide expert support during emergencies like ice storms, hurricanes, and floods.

In collaboration with PA State Animal Response Team (PA SART), Berks CART operates two warehouses to manage and distribute pet food and supplies, serving as Eastern Pennsylvania’s primary emergency resource. Since activation, they have delivered over 472 tons of pet food to shelters, rescue groups, and school districts across Berks, Lancaster, and Chester counties.

Programs like Spike’s Pet Food Pantry ensure continued support for pet owners, with modified services available at Lancaster and Berks locations.

To support Humane Pennsylvania’s emergency response efforts, contact Damon March, Director of Operations, at [email protected].