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START transports at-risk animals from high-kill shelters in CA to rescue partners in the Pacific NW. Since our founding in 2011, we have saved over 13,000 pets.
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Everyday thousands of helpless and defenseless animals both young and old are killed in Southern California shelters due to lack of homes and shelter overcrowding. Shelter Transportation Animal Rescue Team (START) is a 501©(3) non-profit organization formed in May 2011 by a group of active and concerned animal lovers—Steve Spiro, Suzanna Urszuly, and Rene Ruston—to address the horrifying issues of

animal overcrowding by providing two necessary and significant components: Transportation and Spay/Neuter. Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) , rescues animals from overcrowded high-kill Southern and Central California shelters. We transport monthly up to 125 animals via our customized vehicle to fully vetted organizations in Oregon & Washington, where they are readily adopted into good homes. We also provide spay/neuter and medical help to the underserved communities in Riverside, Colton, Palmdale, Lancaster and other areas in need. In addition to our Transport program and Spay/Neuter program to underserved communities, we have the "Beyond Borders" program that rescues dogs out of Mexico and Dog Meat Farms in South Korea, Grassroots program to assist small rescues with seed money to rescue animals from high kill shelters. START relies on generous donations to keep its transports and Spay/Neuter services running. For more information on how you can get involved and donate visit, http://startrescue.org/donate/ or contact Steve Spiro: [email protected]. A special thanks to the generous donations from donors like you, our reputation keeps on growing, making a real difference in the animal’s lives! For more information check out our website www.startrescue.org and follow us on Twitter
https://twitter.com/STARTRescueTeam

14/01/2026

💚Meet JOLLY from Devore. He is such a good boy! See who else we are working to help save today by giving us a follow. We are so excited to meet everyone and bring them to safety! 🎉🐶💚

13/01/2026

True happiness comes from doing good things for others 💚🐾
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07/01/2026

WYATT - Our longest resident - We honestly can’t figure out why this incredible dog has had little to no interest — because WYATT is truly something special.

Our best guess? He must go into a home with a large yard and other dogs to play with. 💚WYATT has always lived as part of a pack, and having canine companions makes him feel safe, confident, and happy. He naturally brings a positive energy to any group — the kind of dog who helps everyone get along.

WYATT is a loving and joyful soul who just wants connection. He listens, has great recall, and is wonderful buddy! He’s around two years old, about 80 lbs, fully vaccinated, and neutered. He’s past the puppy chaos but still a good playmate!

We would absolutely love to see WYATT finally land in the happy, loving home he deserves — one where he can run, play, and be part of a pack 🏡💚

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who brings good vibes wherever he goes, WYATT might just be your perfect match. Wyatt isn’t a foster home just north of Portland, Oregon and if you’d like to learn more about him or meet him, please contact [email protected] or text 804-651-6442 please note that Wyatt will only be adopted to a home with a playful, canine companion, and space to play. 🐾❤️

05/01/2026

❤️ Meet CALLIE 💫
The perfect pup!

CALLIE is gentle, loving, and happiest when she’s close to her people. Whether she’s enjoying a walk, hanging out in the yard, or resting by your side while you work, she’s content just being part of the day.

CALLIE must go to a home with another friendly dog she can love on and play with. She truly thrives with canine companionship and enjoys having a playful buddy by her side.

She is incredibly affectionate and adores attention—sometimes so much that she tries to climb right into your lap during pets 🥰 CALLIE is truly a big ole lapdog at heart.

We do want to be honest about one important thing. CALLIE has sadly been returned—not because she did anything wrong—but because she struggles during the first 24–36 hours in a new home. She can cry and feel unsettled at first as she adjusts. It’s heartbreaking, because with just a little patience and reassurance, she settles in and becomes the sweet, easygoing companion we know her to be. She simply needs someone who understands that transitions are hard and is willing to see her through that initial adjustment.

There is truly nothing difficult about CALLIE beyond that—she’s easygoing, loving, and ready to give her whole heart to the right person (and dog!). If you’re looking for a dog who balances fun playtime with calm companionship—and you already have a friendly pup who would welcome a new best friend—CALLIE could be the perfect fit.

📍 Currently in Portland, OR and would love to meet you!

📩 Contact: [email protected]

🐶 Apply: startrescue.org/adopt
💵 Adoption fee: $300 (CALLIE is spayed and vaccinated)

02/01/2026

🎉Because of you — our supporters, fosters, volunteers, donors, and partners — miracles happened every single day💚🎉

💚641 dogs and cats were transported from danger to safety
💚 79 animals were rescued from shelters, loved through our fostering and boarding program, and welcomed HOME through adoption program
💚Over 1,000+ animals were spayed/neutered and vaccinated, changing the future for generations to come
🎯And now we’re heading into 2026 having met our end-of-year fundraising goals! Another miracle!

We are overflowing with gratitude and hope as we look ahead and we could not do this work without you so, from the bottom of our hearts… thank you for believing in this mission and making rescue possible. 🐾 A million joyful moments will continue to exist in 2026, thanks to you! A tail wag, another delicious doggie biscuit, a purr, a perfect scent on the breeze, a great cat nap in the sun, ALL BECAUSE OF YOU. How AMAZING!🤩
May your year be blessed with love and cheer 🙏🎉 -The START Team

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31/12/2025

💚End the year by saving lives💚
✨We’re so close to meeting our $15,000 matching goal, and every gift right now makes a powerful difference. Donations beyond the match will go directly toward our life-saving work in 2026 — helping animals for generations to come.

➡️https://givebutter.com/SNIPMAS
➡️Or link in bio!

Thank you for showing up for animals all year long. 💚 If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the moment.

Make your year-end, tax-deductible donation today — before the year ends.

From all of us at START Rescue, Happy New Year 🐾✨

27/12/2025

🏡ADRIENNE has been home for 6 months after nearly losing her life in an overcrowded shelter. She’s now fully part of the family—bonded to everyone and just the sweetest soul. 💚
This was her very first Christmas season HOME, and it means everything.

Thank you to our incredible supporters who make stories like ADRIENNE’s possible. Every life saved is because of you. 🐾✨ # ❤️ shelterdog 🎄❤️

25/12/2025

From our families to yours, may your holidays be filled with kindness, joy, and the warmth of a happy, merry home 🏡
…and a big Merry Christmas to all of our rescue dogs out there, near and far—you are so loved!🥰 ❤️💚

23/12/2025

🎄 Merry SNIPmas! 🎄
We have $15,000 in matching donations! All to support the Kern County community, where families face limited access to veterinary care and shelters are overwhelmed. Through our Merry SNIPmas campaign, every gift helps provide spay and neuter services, vaccinations, and a A SNIP today means FIXing the future for generations of animals to come — and right now, your donation goes TWICE as far, creating lasting change for animals and families for years to come. 💚🐾
👉 Donate today and help us FIX the future.

20/12/2025

💚NACHO was just about as feral as they come when we rescued him, but look at him now! NACHO was 100% untouchable and we know it can be a long haul before they are ready to trust, but he has come such a long way, all thanks to our amazing foster Elaine, and a couple of incredible adopters willing to give him love, patience and a chance. 💚

10/12/2025

Wow this time of year is crazy! 😬 …BUT we are still going strong (and sincerely hope you are too)!
🚐🚐 We have TWO vans heading out tomorrow to help save (hopefully) close to 40 animals! See a few who we plan on picking up, pictured here.
If you’d like to support this mission, ➡️ donate at STARTrescue.org Thank you for saving lives with us 🙏💚

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