Luzerne County Animal Response Team

02/14/2026

Today we responded to a deadly fire in Edwardsville. A tragic situation for many reasons.

Although a tragic scene, I'm always impressed by the dedication of our first responders. We truly are blessed with some of the best first responders. I have a tremendous amount of respect for them.

We transported 3 cats and 1 deceased cat from the scene. Unfortunately, almost all the cats perished in the fire. There were a tremendous amount of cats in the house.

Thank you to fellow CART member John Ackourey for searching and sweeping the rooms for any sign of life.

Huge thank you to all the fire companies on scene Kingston-Forty Fort, Edwardsville, Shavertown, Swoyersville, Hanover Township, Larksville and anyone else I may not have seen. Thank you to the West Side Regional Police and the Edwardsville DPW for their kindness and professionalism. Thank you to the 911 center for calling for assistance. Thank you to the two wonderful gentlemen from Trans Med that administered oxygen to 3 cats.

These scenes are truly a team effort with everyone playing an important role. We are honored to work with such top notch first responders. A lot of first responders had several tragedies this week. If you can show them some extra love this week, please do so. Drop off a case of water, drop off lunch, send them a thank you note of how much they are appreciated.

Special thank you to the Luzerne County SPCA for allowing me to bring the 3 cats in for immediate treatment and agreeing to cremate the kitty that passed.

If you would like to send a donation please donate to the Luzerne County SPCA or any of the fire companies on scene today.

04/20/2024

Update: All food was claimed.

We have some FreshPet dog food to share. Needs to be refrigerated. Should be used soon as per the best by date.

Pickup in Kingston.

Send a message to the page if you can use this food and pickup location will be provided.

This is the ONLY type of food we have available. Thank you.

06/24/2023

We are at the Adoption Event at the Viewmont Mall sponsored by the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative from 11 am to 5 pm today! Come visit us! There are many sweet dogs and cats available for adoption!

06/01/2023

NEPA Gives starts at 7 pm this evening and ends Friday evening at 7 pm! Pease help support the Luzerne County Animal Response Team by donating today. Your donations help us save animal lives. Please Share!!!

Luzerne County Animal Response Team

https://www.nepagives.org/organizations/luzerne-county-animal-response-team

I’m ready to support Luzerne County Animal Response Team on June 1, 2023 during NEPA Gives. Learn more about Luzerne County Animal Response Team and all the other organizations participating in NEPA Gives.

12/09/2022

All of the FreshPet food has been given out. Thank you to everyone that was kind this evening and last evening. I enjoyed chatting with all of you about your furry family members. :)

Grateful to be able to share food, help fill some bellies and bring a bit of joy and kindness to people in our community. ❤️

12/09/2022

Update: Due to an overwhelming response, all food has been claimed. Thank you.

We have some FreshPet dog food to share thanks to a donation. This food needs to be refrigerated and should be used within the next few weeks. We have a limited quantity, but wanted to paw some forward to those in need in our community.

Pickup in Kingston tomorrow, Friday evening at 430. We can't hold any food. PM for pickup address and details. Thank you.

12/08/2022

Update: The cat food has all been claimed unless someone doesn't show up to pickup tomorrow. Thank you.

We have some FreshPet cat food to share thanks to a donation. This food needs to be refrigerated and should be used within the next few weeks. We have a limited quantity, but wanted to paw some forward to those in need in our community.

Pickup in Kingston this evening by 5 or tomorrow evening at 430. We can't hold any food. PM for pickup address and details. Thank you.

10/15/2022

Come visit us at the NEPA Pet Expo at the Viewmont Mall today from 11 am to 5 pm.

06/04/2022

There is still time to get your donation in through the NEPA Gives event until midnight tonight.

Thank you in advance for your support in helping us with our mission to save animals in emergencies and disasters. Please share.

https://www.nepagives.org/organizations/luzerne-county-animal-response-team