RedRover News



June 5, 2023

Diane and Bailey’s Survivor Story

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Bailey* had been the most important part of Diane’s* life since she was an itty bitty kitten. This […]
June 5, 2023

RedRover Responders trainings coast to coast

By Beth Gammie, Director of Field Services RedRover Responders’ mission is to help animals in crisis, and one of the ways we do this is to […]
June 5, 2023

Outreach, education, and relationship-building in Marlboro County

By Devon Krusko, Field Services and Community Programs Manager  Back in 2020, I proposed what was, at the time, a bit of a radical idea to […]
June 5, 2023

“She is my world”: Camilla’s Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Colleen had recently graduated from college and was living in New Orleans, completely financially independent for the first […]
June 5, 2023

Seven newly pet-friendly DV shelters with Safe Housing

By Sheri Madsen, Public Relations Manager Not only has RedRover reached a milestone by awarding $572,502 in Safe Housing grants in this latest round of funding […]
June 5, 2023

Sassy Abbey’s Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II The first year of Abbey’s life was spent with a family who wanted to give this little chihuahua […]
May 9, 2023

Thank you from Kind News magazine

You may know about our Kind News magazine for kids. But did you know that every time you adopt a classroom with Kind News, you’re reaching […]
May 8, 2023

No More Toothaches for Tobit: A Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Brittany’s life changed forever in the fifth grade the day her parents brought home a kitten. Eighteen years […]
May 8, 2023

Luna’s Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Jill’s hands were as full as they could possibly be with three children and three young German Shepherds […]

 
August 22, 2017

You helped Hankie the Christmas Pooch

Hank was just eight weeks old when he joined Jessica's family - and this "mama's boy" has been adored ever since. 

"Hank is our beloved family member," Jessica told us. Since they had adopted him just before Christmas, he soon became known as "Hankie the Christmas Pooch."

June 22, 2017

Three cheers for Jarvis the therapy dog!

When Jennifer decided to dedicate her career to helping disabled and elderly individuals, she wanted to adopt a dog that could join her when working with her clients. Jarvis, a former stray at her local shelter, ended up being her perfect match.

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.

May 11, 2017

Lifesaving help for a veteran’s best friend

Brandon is a disabled veteran whose closest companion is his beloved Dalmatian, Baby Girl. Brandon and Baby Girl had been living in Colorado when he decided to move back to his hometown in Pennsylvania. He packed up all their belongings and headed out with a truck, a travel trailer and Baby Girl by his side. Everything was going well until the draft of a passing semi sent his trailer fishtailing down a Missouri highway. Unable to regain control, Brandon’s truck and trailer flipped and rolled four times before coming to a stop.

January 19, 2017

You saved Joe’s life!

Joe was the smallest of five kittens when Karen rescued the whole litter from an abandoned barn and adopted them into her family. As a single mom working three jobs, Karen is so grateful for the joy the cats bring to her and her son, especially when things get tough.

November 15, 2016

Gratitude from animals you saved

Each year, the RedRover Relief program helps hundreds of animals by providing financial and emotional support to pet owners when their companions need lifesaving veterinary care.

These animals are living healthy, happy lives thanks to your generous support.

Learn more about the RedRover Relief program

November 10, 2016

"You saved my best friend."

Randall, a RedRover Relief recipient, shares his story

October 19, 2016

Lifesaving help for 87-year-old Sammy the Tortoise

Cat has dedicated her life to rescuing and caring for abused and neglected animals. So when she heard that Sammy, an 87-year-old desert tortoise, needed a new home, she couldn’t turn him away. Although it’s difficult to know exactly what his life has been like throughout his many years, the damage to his shell was clearly an indication of abuse.

July 20, 2016

You saved Flea the service dog!

When Karen’s service dog Flea became ill and stopped eating, she knew she would do whatever it took to get him the treatment he needed. Flea was always there for her in time of crisis, and now she was determined to do the same for him.