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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 towerd 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. START also has a 24/7 on-call vet and interior cameras to monitor our precious cargo. Providing every option for comfort and safety, The Beast is also well-equipped for emergency situations.

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Sponsor a pet's seat on BEASTIE

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Other Amenities

  1. An AC System with 50,000BTU’s 

  2. Two Forced Air heat systems - standard and generator backup.

  3. Climate Control.

  4. Four Camera outside mounted recording security system (Front/Back/Left/Right).

  5. Refrigerator for meds.

  6. On-board filtered water faucet with 80 gallon tank.

  7. Custom 36” wide door entrance.

  8. Jump seat with reading lamp for Pet Attendant.

  9. Commercial linoleum in front and rear cabins.

  10. Fourteen storage areas under the RV with swing out doors.

  11. Two on-board mounted fire extinguishers, emergency supplies, sleeping bags, Human/Animal First Aid, towels, blankets, food supplies and disaster relief items.

  12. Two electronically controlled canopies for load-up and drop-off.

  13. Brand new Michelin tires.

  14. Two Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Detectors.

  15. Two fresh air ceiling vents; one contains an exhaust fan.

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