COVID-19 Emergency Resources for People and Pets
RedRover is greatly concerned for people and animals during this COVID-19 crisis. We are currently assessing what is needed and will continue to provide updates with resources and information. Our program services and staff are available via email and voicemail, and we will do our best to respond as soon as possible.

Here are some resources for helping people and pets during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

NOTE: RedRover recognizes the fluidity of the novel coronavirus pandemic and will continue to follow expert recommendations concerning COVID-19 as it relates to pets.

Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations continue to agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that, under natural conditions, pets spread COVID-19 to people.

For more information, visit: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19

Know of a resource to add to this list? Email us!

Resources for pet owners

Veterinary care

Emergency boarding

  • RedRover Relief Emergency Boarding grants. If you or someone you know needs help taking care of an animal because of a COVID-19 hospitalization, or if the pet owner is recovering at home and unable to care for their pet, RedRover has created a new assistance program. These grants will cover the cost of up to two weeks of pet boarding while the owner is recovering.

If you have animal-related issues or questions, or need animal care or foster, follow your local animal shelter or humane society on social media, call them with questions, and/or check their websites for updates.

With more people staying at home, domestic violence is expected to increase. RedRover also has an assistance program that will help with the cost of pet boarding in domestic violence situations. If you or someone you know is trying to leave an abusive relationship, RedRover Relief Safe Escape grants help families with pets safely escape domestic abuse together.

 

Pet food and equine resources

Rest assured, pet food companies are considered essential services, and they continue to produce food — so there is plenty for everyone. If you or someone you know cannot afford to purchase pet food, please contact a pet food pantry near you or visit the link below for more guidance.

Educational resources for kids

Emergency plan for pets

Other preparedness resources

How to help

If you are in a position to help, we recommend reaching out to your local animal shelter to see if they need foster homes for their animals.

We anticipate a significant increase in people in crisis reaching out to us for help, and we understand that some donors may have to pause their support. Please consider making a donation to RedRover to help people and pets in crisis, particularly those who lives have been impacted by COVID-19. Give today at RedRover.org/donate.

Stay connected

  • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates. 
  • Consider checking in with neighbors to stay connected and check if they or their pets are in need. Keep in touch via phone, email or through apps like Nextdoor.com. You can also make Kindness Pet Cards to help isolated pet owners in your community.

(Last updated 8/31/20 1:27 pm Pacific)