RedRover News



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 […]
May 8, 2023

Helping Detroit dogs stay safe with their families

By Devon Krusko, Field Services and Community Programs Manager  In April, our RedRover Responders team returned to Detroit, Michigan, for a second time to assist Dog […]
May 3, 2023

Rowan’s Survivor Story

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Last month we shared our inaugural Survivor Story, a brief look into the lived experiences of survivors of […]
April 11, 2023

Violet and Baby’s Survivor Story

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Because only 17% of domestic violence shelters nationwide are currently able to accommodate pets, many survivors may choose […]
April 11, 2023

Expanding safe spaces for survivors and pets in Oregon

By Katie Campbell, Director of Collaboration and Outreach It may be just April, but our teams have been BUSY!  In March the RedRover Responders team partnered […]
April 11, 2023

“Lotus chose me”: A Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II Summer’s twenties had not been kind to her. She had spent much of the decade unhoused, traumatized after […]
April 11, 2023

Slinky Link the Ferret’s Happy Tail

By Savannah Verdon, Development and Engagement Coordinator II If Alexis couldn’t find her four-year-old ferret, Link, anywhere else in their apartment, she knew if she opened […]

 
July 11, 2019

Flood disaster tips

Spread the word about animal disaster preparedness by downloading and sharing our free PDFs.

June 15, 2019

Fire Safety Tips for Pets

Spread the word about animal disaster preparedness by downloading and sharing our free PDFs.

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November 9, 2018

Animal Resources for California Wildfires

RedRover Responders stand at the ready to provide animal emergency sheltering assistance for animals displaced by the wildfires in Northern and Southern California. Here is a […]
July 6, 2018

Disaster resources for California wildfires

View and share our Fire Safety Tips for Pets

RedRover Responders volunteers are being deployed to provide emergency sheltering for animals displaced by the fires in Northern California. Here is a list of currently available emergency animal shelters and resources in both California and Canada.

August 11, 2017

My day at the Wall Fire Emergency Animal Shelter

By Nicole Forsyth, RedRover President and CEO

July 19, 2017

Humanely Managing Cat Overpopulation Sites

This manual provides guidance on how to humanely solve cat overpopulation sites by bringing all affected parties together to develop a plan to reduce overpopulation through a combination of TNR and placement. It includes strategies, operations guidance, useful forms and other resources.

July 12, 2017

My #RedRoverMoment: Braving floods for creatures great and small

By Mindy Nelson, RedRover Responders volunteer

I did the RedRover Responders training in Illinois in 1994, and very shortly afterwards the flood hit in Liberty, Texas. Oddly enough, I had a plane ticket to Texas because I was going on a long weekend vacation - but instead of going on vacation, I deployed to the disaster. The memories are as vivid as ever:

July 10, 2017

Disaster resources for California and B.C. wildfires

View and share our Fire Safety Tips for Pets

RedRover Responders volunteers are being deployed to provide emergency sheltering for animals displaced by the fires in Northern California. Here is a list of currently available emergency animal shelters and resources in both California and Canada.

June 13, 2017

Pet Preparedness Month: Essential tips for pet safety

It’s easy to remember to prepare for ourselves in case of an emergency, but what about our pets? Join RedRover in celebrating Pet Preparedness Month by setting aside emergency items that are often overlooked by pet owners.

In case of an emergency, prepare the following for your pet(s):