RedRover News



March 7, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, […]

 
May 11, 2017

You were their saving grace

When a veterinary emergency threatened the incredible bond that Chloe, a nine-year-old Chihuahua/Pug mix, shared with her “mom,” Susan, your support of RedRover was their saving grace.

April 11, 2017

Support the PAWS Act

The Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act will not only allow victims to recover costs of veterinary care, it prohibits abusers from crossing state lines to harm pets, and it creates federal funding to provide emergency shelter to victims’ pets.

October 18, 2016

Sanctuary for people and pets escaping violence

RedRover’s Domestic Violence Safe Housing grants provide funds to help domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly, so that no one has to choose between safety and family. This groundbreaking program continues to grow and make a powerful impact on domestic violence survivors and the people who help them.

April 20, 2016

Lifesaving solutions for pets escaping domestic violence

By RedRover President and CEO, Nicole Forsyth

January 13, 2016

Domestic violence survivor says Thank You for helping her and her dog, Zeke

Of the many dangers pets face in violent homes, veterinary neglect is a common yet rarely highlighted reality. Abusers often maintain strict control over the household budget and won't allow their victims to spend money on either routine or emergency veterinary care. As a result, many of the animals we help to board through our Safe Escape grant program are in need of veterinary care.

August 24, 2015

Can we help these states create pet-friendly housing?

July 29, 2015

Upcoming events featuring RedRover's domestic violence programs

The “Link” Across the Lifespan: Animal Abuse’s Links to Child, Domestic & Elder Abuse

(workshop to be presented at The 41st NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance) Conference)

June 17, 2015

Traveling to safety: Domestic violence survivor crosses the state to find shelter for her pets

When you support RedRover’s Safe Housing program, you help domestic violence victims like Elaine* grow from victims into survivors. She and her dogs are safe because people like you care about protecting pets and people from domestic violence.

May 27, 2015

Dog and family stick together through domestic violence

Gina’s dog, Cooper, meant everything to her children. One of Gina’s kids had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, and Cooper had bonded closely with the sick child over the years. But the entire family suffered under the hands of their abuser, and Cooper was a victim of domestic violence, too. Gina knew it was time to escape, but she wouldn’t leave without Cooper.