Meet "Beastette"
In 2025 START received a grant for a new van from the Stanton Foundation. The van allows START the flexibility to act on a dime when opportunities for rescue arise, and generally runs 2 rescue missions per month from South of LA to North of Seattle.
Amenities
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An AC / HEAT System with 50,000 BTUs
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Climate Control.
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Three layers of insulation on all walls, floors and ceiling
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On-board water storage with 30 gallons access
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Commercial linoleum walls and floors
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Two on-board mounted fire extinguishers, emergency supplies, Human/Animal First Aid, towels, blankets, food supplies, and disaster relief items.
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1 Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Detectors.
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Two fresh air ceiling vents; one contains an exhaust fan
Amenities
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An AC System with 50,000BTU’s
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Two Forced Air heat systems - standard and generator backup.
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Climate Control.
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Refrigerator for meds.
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On-board filtered water faucet with 80 gallon tank.
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Jump seat with reading lamp for Pet Attendant.
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Commercial linoleum
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Storage areas under the RV with swing out doors.
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Two on-board mounted fire extinguishers, emergency supplies, sleeping bags, Human/Animal First Aid, towels, blankets, food supplies, and disaster relief items.
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Two electronically controlled canopies for load-up and drop-off.
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Two Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Detectors.
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Two fresh air ceiling vents; one contains an exhaust fan.
Meet "Beastie"
In March 2023, START launched “Beastie” a 36-foot motorhome that was retrofitted into a state-of-the-art Animal Transport Vehicle for our Transport/Relocation Program. Beastie was purchased and built out to replace our original Rescue RV "The Beast" after it was damaged by a fire while it was being towed for service. When START Rescue first began using the larger vehicles, the aim was to increase our transport/relocation capacity while also providing safe, comfortable, and sanitary conditions for our 4-legged passengers. This project took over nine months of careful research and construction by an animal transport specialist. Our Beastie vehicle can hold up to 120 at-risk animals in a climate-controlled environment. Providing every option for comfort and safety, The Beast is also well-equipped for emergency situations.