"Give me the helpless, the lost, the homeless little ones struggling just to live, the innocent refuse of an uncaring land. Send these, the weak abandoned lives to me; I offer hope, care, warmth & love."
- The Pledge of a Rescue Worker

About Us

    S.T.A.R.T., Save The Animals Rescue Team, founded by Annette Lamberti in 1991, is a nonprofit humane organization whose mission is to rescue stray, abandoned, injured and abused animals. The animals rescued are examined by a veterinarian, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and then placed and cared for in one of our volunteer foster homes. Since S.T.A.R.T. does not have a shelter facility, these animals remain in foster care until they are adopted. So many of these Unfortunate animals are victims of pet overpopulation, therefore, this lifesaving work is critical.

    An important part of S.T.A.R.T.'s rescue work is to maintain sterile cat colonies. Feeding and care for these colonies can begin as early as 5:00 a.m. for some volunteers and last long into the evening hours. Colonies are fed twice a day, every day, no matter what the weather and, when needed, medical care is given.

    In addition, S.T.A.R.T. participates in an outreach program with various shelters and rescue groups. We rescue animals before they are euthanized, giving them a second chance at life. This lifesaving work is critical for many of these unfortunate animals, since their only crime was to be born unwanted.

    S.T.A.R.T. operates with and relies solely on private contributions, member financial support, and grants to carry out all of these vital efforts.

YOU CAN MAKE A SAFE, SECURE DONATION SIMPLY BY CLICKING ABOVE. It's tax deductible, and will help us to help just one more homeless animal. THANK YOU!


S.T.A.R.T., Save the Animals Rescue Team
P. O. Box 1098
Little Falls, NJ 07424
973-785-1245 Phone
973-785-3610 Fax
Info@startpets.net Email