Interview with The Red Rover Organization

In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the heart and mission of RedRover, an organization dedicated to bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and animals. Founded 35 years ago, RedRover has been at the forefront of providing emergency sheltering, disaster-relief services, financial assistance, and education to animals in need. Join us as we explore the various facets of RedRover's impactful work. We'll discuss their RedRover Relief program, which offers financial aid, resources, and training to individuals and organizations supporting animals. We'll also delve into the RedRover Responders program, renowned for its emergency sheltering and training for animals displaced by natural disasters and crises. A unique aspect of RedRover's work is their focus on empathy through the RedRover Readers program, which equips educators with tools to teach children empathy skills towards animals. We'll highlight RedRover's impressive achievements, such as disbursing over $7.25 million since 2005 to support pets and people in need, deploying 257 times to assist animals in crisis, and reaching over 119,643 children with their programs. Our conversation will also touch upon RedRover's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing the systemic racism within the animal welfare sector and their dedication to addressing these challenges as part of their mission. Lastly, we'll celebrate RedRover's 35th anniversary, reflecting on their history, values of collaboration, and the incredible contributions of their volunteers, who have donated over 17,388 hours of service valued at $420,570 in the last five years alone. Tune in to understand more about where your contributions go and how RedRover is making a difference in the lives of animals and people alike. Links and Resources Discussed Red Rover - redrover.org National Domestic Violence Hotline - thehotline.org DomesticShelters.org - domesticshelters.org Greater Good Charities - greatergood.org Rocket Dog Rescue - rocketdogrescue.org Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) - arflife.org NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue - ngrr.org