September 23, 2021
Created the Safe Housing grant program, helping survivors of domestic violence by removing a barrier to safety and allowing pets and people to escape abuse together.
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September 23, 2021
Created the Lifeline Crisis Relief program (now known as Safe Escape) to help survivors with pets safely escape domestic violence together.
July 16, 2021
Don’t Forget the Pets website launches, made possible by a generous $100,000 donation from PetSmart Charities. The website offers tips on fundraising, insights on human services…
July 16, 2021
In partnership with Purina, RedRover launched the Purple Leash Project to raise awareness about the link between domestic violence and pets, and provide funding to empower…
July 16, 2021
RedRover conducted a national search for the kindest kid and chose 14-year-old Evelyn from Virginia!
July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
Kind News magazine was adopted from the Humane Society of the United States and serves as another valuable tool to bring humane education to more classrooms…
July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
Created SafePlaceForPets.org, a comprehensive directory of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as organizations that can look after the pets of…
July 16, 2021
UAN’s name changed to RedRover to better reflect the organization’s work. Red was already an important and active color in the organization, representing strength, determination, and…
July 16, 2021
Launched the Humane Education Ambassador Readers (HEAR) program (now known as RedRover Readers).
July 16, 2021
With new leadership came refined focus. Nicole Forsyth was hired as President and CEO and brought the vision of preventing animal abuse by building and fostering…
July 16, 2021
In its 6-year run, the website facilitated the adoption of over 3,000 mares and foals cast off from the manufacture of the hormone-replacement drug Premarin, as…
July 16, 2021
As the animal welfare movement matured and the organization grew, the geographic reach was narrowed to the United States and Canada. UAN focused on the programs…