Save The Animals Rescue Team II (S.T.A.R.T. II)

S.T.A.R.T. II is a 501 (c)(3) private non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the plight of thousands of homeless, abused, neglected, injured, and abandoned animals.

Shelter Outreach Program. Twice a week we visit local municipal animal shelters and rescue as many animal as we can before they are euthanized giving them the second chance at life they so rightfully deserve. These forsaken animals are rescued, thoroughly examined by our veterinarians, given life-saving emergency medical care when needed, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and placed in our adoption centers, animal care facility or our volunteer foster homes until we find suitable homes for them. This vital life-saving work is critical for these unfortunate animals since their only crime was being born unwanted or abandoned.

We work with potential adopters to find that perfect match…..giving them a "fur"- ever home for life. In addition, we educate the public on the importance of spaying/neutering as well as offering low cost spay/neuter options, vaccinations, preventive medications, and proper living conditions for their new and existing pets.

We ask many questions of prospective adopters because we want our rescued cats to find a home that's just the right match. Many of them have left a less-than-desirable place and we want their next home to be the right home for the rest of their lives.

We never euthanize any healthy animals or animals with treatable injuries or diseases, or animals who are not suffering..

Community Outreach Program: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

TNR is a proven program in which entire colonies of stray and feral cats are humanely trapped, examined, receive medical care if necessary, vaccinated, and neutered by our veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their territory to live out their lives in protected, managed colonies under the watchful eyes of our dedicated caregivers. Once the cats are neutered and the competition for sex, food and shelter are eliminated, they are content and live harmoniously in stable colonies. If their numbers are kept in check, feral cats can live reasonably long, healthy, and dignified lives, in spite of the uncertainties and the hazards. Feral cat colonies, properly managed, actually add something to the urban fabric.

The surrounding human communities also benefit from our managed colonies. The rodent population is controlled as before, but the neutered cats no longer fight and mate; no more yowling and spraying, and no more litters of kittens. No more puncture wounds from bites or sexual activity to spread feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. As the colony cats's health improves they become more and more beautiful and charming.

Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund

Traditionally, animals with extreme medical needs who are taken in by animal control shelters are euthanized because the funds needed to pay for extensive surgeries and other expensive treatments just haven't been available. But many of these animals would make wonderful, loving pets if only they had access to the medical treatment they need. The Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund was created to give these animals the second chances they deserve. By paying for medical treatment that otherwise would not be available to them, the Fund is saving lives that in the past would have been lost.

Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund pays for life-saving medical treatment for sick and injured animals that would otherwise die horribly and alone on the streets or be euthanized by municipal and county animal shelters These animals get the life-saving veterinary care they need to get back on their feet, and then are put up for adoption when they are healthy enough to be placed in a good home. Since 1999, hundreds of cats and dogs have received life-saving medical treatment paid for by the Fund.

How You Can Help Save Lives

Medical treatment is expensive, even with the discounted rates that are sometimes provided to S.T.A.R.T. II by caring veterinarians. The Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund pays thousands of dollars each month to save these precious lives. Because the Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund is supported entirely by private donations from individuals and businesses, we depend upon the generosity of caring people like you to continue the Fund's lifesaving work.

You can help make more second chances for animals come to life by supporting the Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund. Your donation of $10, $100…or more can help save a life.

Please help us to continue to provide this life-saving care by making a secure online donation to the Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund using your credit card. Please type " Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund " in the designation box.

You may also send a check or money order made payable to "S.T.A.R.T. II" with " Champ Emergency Veterinary Fund " in the memo to:

Save The Animals Rescue Team II, Inc.
P.O. Box 177
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407