FARM ANIMAL RESPONSE
Humane Treatment and Care of Farm AnimalsSince 1906
Helping Farm Animals
HUMANE PA LAWS: 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5531 – 5561; 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3129; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8340.3
A person who has duty of care of an animal must provide:
1. Necessary sustenance (food) and potable water.
2. Access to clean and sanitary shelter and protection from the weather.
3. Necessary veterinary care.
Report Farm Animal Abuse
Email the WAHS Humane Society Police Officer.
Call and report: 724.222.PETS ext 109
Farm Response
The Washington Area Humane Society (WAHS) values all animals’ lives. Our goal is to work with farmers who are struggling to care for their livestock and domestic animals by helping them find the resources they need to do better. Our humane officer is available to help struggling farmers understand and comply with the Pennsylvania humane laws.
The State of Pennsylvania and Washington County offer many programs and grants for farmers to help them with many aspects of their farm including their livestock.
FARM RESOURCES
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Emergency Assistance & Hotlines
- AgriStress Hotline: 833-897-2474
- Penn State Washington County Animal Systems Hotline: 888-655-2407
- PA211: Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211
- READYAG Disaster Preparedness for Production Agriculture
- Floods and Your Pets & Live Stock
- PA Animal Emergency Response. P.C.A.R.T
General Farm Resources
- Farm Service Agency USDA
- Washington County Conservation Agricultural District
- Manure Management
- Nutrient Management
- No-Till Seeder Guidelines
- Aerator Rental
- Contractors
- Lime Program
- Project Grass
- Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program
- Farm Mapping: Nutrient Balance Sheet Creation
- Penn State Agriculture Law Resources
- USDA Farm Service Agency
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation
- Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
- Visit Washington PA: Explore Farms & Markets
- Washington County Fair
- World Organization of Animal Health
- APHIS-Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health
- Penn State Agriculture Law Resources
Farm Contractors & Vets
Farms In Washington County
Cattle & Calves
Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Hogs, Pigs & Goats
Chickens, Turkeys & Other Birds
Data based on USDA 2017 Census.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Our vision is for all animals to have a valued life and a loving home. The Washington Area Humane Society provides shelter, safety, and care for the abandoned and abused animals of Washington County with the goal of placing them in forever homes.
Washington County Conservation Agricultural District
Manure Management
Nutrient Management
No-Till Seeder Guidelines
Aerator Rental
Contractors
Lime Program
Project Grass
ACAP
The Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) supports Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural landowners in their efforts to protect and enhance water quality.
PA Farm Bureau
Farm organization united around food, environment and community through advocacy, resources and being involved.