Each week I share information about an affiliate making a difference. This week it’s START Rescue!

Everyday thousands of pets are killed in Southern and Central California shelters. START was formed in order to address the issues of overpopulation by providing two very important components:

1. Transports: Animals are rescued from high kill shelters in Southern and Central California and transported to Pacific Northwest rescue organizations, where they are re-homed.

2. Spay/Neuters: START funds veterinary clinics in local communities to facilitate no/low cost spay/neuter services, in the hopes of reducing unwanted births and less intakes at the already overcrowded animal shelters.

START Rescue is a PETCO Adoption Partner! The Petco Foundation and START Rescue will work together to reduce the number of animals being euthanized and place more pets into loving, forever homes!