Supporting People and Pets in Crisis

Margaret – “Working with RedRover and Greater Good was so easy. We appreciate all that was done to make Safe Futures more pet-friendly, as do victims. I would say that becoming pet-friendly and accepting pets in all our housing programs, especially the emergency domestic violence shelter, gives the message to victims that we care not just about them, but for all who they consider their family, including pets.”

Samantha – “There is so much packed in this training and it is so well done in the time allotted.  Katie and Bryna speak from the dynamics of domestic violence to the science behind the human animal bond to funding for programs.  It is great! And in Arizona it a was jumping off point to be able to have more dynamic conversations about the intersection of pets and domestic violence.”

Julie – “We recommend taking the opportunity to work with Rescue Rebuild and RedRover! The application process through completion of the build were streamlined and efficient. Even though it sounds too good to be true, this is all we hoped for and more! Any organization wanting to remove a barrier to their program participants should jump in and say “yes, when can we start” if they have a chance to add pet-friendly shelter to their services.”

Bobbi – “This project saved two lives because I wasn’t going to leave my husband without my dog, Chico. He means everything to me and has always been by my side. Before I found out that there was a shelter that allowed pets, I was sure I’d have to continue to stay homeless on the streets or go back to him. We are so blessed to be together and have a place like this.”

Rachel F. – “It’s not everyday that you get to swing a sledgehammer, ‘reclaim’ old wood from a dumpster and get artistic building feline enrichment items, that is, unless you are volunteering with RedRover and Rescue Rebuild. These builds definitely offer something for everyone, and you are guaranteed some fun surprises along the way.”