START, Save the Animals Rescue Team

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year All!!
Thanks Patti!!
Happy New Year 2026!
Chinese Horoscope: The year of The Fire Horse. A year for courage, movement and new beginnings. Appears once in every 60 years making 2026 so special where animal and element align.
A Fire Horse energy stands for freedom, passion and to have the courage to turn dreams into action.
A year filled with momentum, creativity and bold emotions.
For those ready to begin again - in their own unique way.
Welcome The Fire Horse in 2026.

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

12/16/2025

Holidays pet safety
Cats and dogs!!!

Ribbons & Strings
Swallowing these can cause intestinal blockage, often leading to surgery.

Toy Squeakers & Rubber Balls
Small parts = big risks. These easy-to-swallow culprits can get stuck in your pet’s throat or intestines causing choking or intestinal blockage in pets.

Batteries
Extremely toxic, batteries in gifts and decor can cause severe internal burns if chewed or eaten by pets. Seek emergency care right away!

Packaging & Plastic Wrap
Tape, ties, and wraps are all major choking hazards for your pet.

Tips to prevent pet emergencies over the holidays:

Keep an eye on your pet during gift unwrapping
Clean up and secure wrapping immediately after opening
Choose toys that are the right size for your pet
Keep an eye on them during playtime
Throw away damaged or worn-out toys before they become a risk
Keep batteries and cords out of reach

Pet emergency? Don’t wait! Call or walk in: no appointments needed. VEG is open 24/7 every day – even on holidays

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

Rock salt can crack paw pads, cause poisoning when licked, and raise salt levels in soil and waterways.

Rinsing paws after walks and choosing truly pet safe melts or sand reduces harm for pets and wildlife.

12/14/2025

Trenton bill pushes statewide spay and neuter rules for community cats: TRENTON, NJ – A Senate proposal would require most cats leaving shelters or rescues to be spayed or neutered and would fund trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for free-roaming cats. Senate Bill 261, pre-filed for the 2024 session, is sponsored by Sen. Brian P. Stack with Sens. Diegnan, Cryan, Turner, and Johnson as co-sponsors. The measure is […]

TRENTON, NJ – A Senate proposal would require most cats leaving shelters or rescues to be spayed or neutered and would fund trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs for free-roaming cats. Senate Bill 261, pre-filed for the 2024 session, is sponsored by Sen. Brian P. Stack with Sens. Diegnan, Cryan, Turne...

11/30/2025

Giving Tuesday is upon us, it happens every year--
This Tuesday, December 2, 2025 is the day!
Our fundraiser will be from today thru Dec 4th!
There are many ways to give this holiday season!
Before you get to busy, give a little to our animals this season!
We have so many cats and kittens that need homes this year
Check out our website startpets.net