04 September 2009
AHA's Animal Emergency 'Rescue Rig'
When disaster strikes the American Humane Association
goes to the dogs, cats and other animals!
The American Humane Association’s 82-foot-long Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ Rescue Rig is the largest rescue vehicle in American Humane’s fleet of emergency response vehicles, customized to support responders and help animals in disasters. The specialized tractor-trailer is equipped with living accommodations and ready-to-eat meals for up to 12 responders, a command center with satellite dish, full veterinary surgery capability, and rescue and assistance equipment for urban and flood rescue situations.
Since its inception in 1916 as American Red Star Animal Relief to help animals used in World War I, American Humane’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services has responded to national and international disasters, rescuing thousands of animals.