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March 7, 2023

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Finn’s new “leash” on life

By Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO Last summer, RedRover assisted our friends at the Humane Society of the United States with their historic effort to remove […]

March 7, 2023

A cat rests in a TNR trap as part of the Coastal Cats TNR initiative.

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Coastal Cats: Supporting free-roaming cats in Florida

By Beth Gammie, Director of Field Services Last August, the RedRover Responders team joined forces with Operation Catnip to create Coastal Cats, an initiative to provide […]

March 7, 2023

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A Happy Tail of Two Kitties

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator As our beautiful pets age, sometimes their needs change in ways we didn’t anticipate when they were young and […]

March 7, 2023

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Lacey’s Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator Jeanie and her family had endured more in the last few years than many of us hope to brave […]

February 15, 2023

Mia, a black and white Shih Tzu with her fur in pigtails sits on a green, red, and white plaid blanket looking at the camera

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Home on the Ranch: Little Mia’s Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator Just 100 miles northeast of Dallas, Lisa and her husband operate a rescue ranch to rehabilitate senior and critically […]

February 15, 2023

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The Special Love of a Guinea Pig: A Happy Tail for Selene

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator Micayla was devastated when her guinea pig passed away. Not only had they shared five wonderful years together, but […]

February 15, 2023

A person holds a cat in the cat room of a shelter. The person's back is to the camera and they are wearing a red RedRover Responders volunteer tshirt and a floral baseball cap. The gray and white cat is peering over the person's shoulder and looking at the camera.

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Supporting survivors in Louisiana

By Katie Campbell, Director of Outreach and Collaboration What do you get when you combine a community-focused animal rescue organization, a rockstar nonprofit construction program, and […]

February 15, 2023

A Native teen smiles as they holds up a children's book titled Goose Girl. They are wearing a dark green jacket and have their black hair pulled back into a ponytail.

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The Kids are Alright: Teaching and Learning from Native Youth

By Caty Franco, Project Manager This January, I helped the RedRover Readers team take the next step in our partnership with the Sacramento Native American Health […]

February 6, 2023

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Mentoring a young pet lover: A volunteer’s story

By Caty Franco, Project Manager Virginia “Ginny” Volk-Anderson loves kids, animals, and nature. So, when she first heard of the RedRover Readers program back in 2011, […]

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February 6, 2014

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Helping a community care for its animals

Last week, RedRover Responders volunteers answered a call for help to care for 190 cats, 11 dogs and various livestock at a shelter in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Our team was invited by American Humane Association to provide the loving animal care we’re known for – plus some much-needed elbow grease to clean, disinfect and repair the shelter so it could continue to be a resource for the community’s animals.

January 31, 2014

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Freckles and Willie: A Valentine's Day story to share with students

Freckles and Willie: A Valentine's Story tells the tale of Willie and his dog Freckles. When a new neighbor moves in who doesn't like dogs, Willie is faced with challenges of friendship and loyalty with people and pets.

5 ways to bring Freckles and Willie: A Valentine's Story to life in your classroom

August 29, 2013

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Reaching out in times of trouble

Ever wonder how RedRover is asked to provide emergency sheltering assistance?

Beth Gammie, Emergency Services Manager for RedRover Responders, describes the process for reporting animals who need our help.