RedRover

Hello, my name is Silvia Flores and I am the owner of a beautiful Chow mixed dog named Fluffy. Fluffy was sent to the emergency room because he was in a serious state and the vets said he needed surgery. The surgery cost so much money, and it was either get the surgery and there was a chance to save my dog or put him to sleep. I didn't want to do that. I knew the expenses were going to be high but I didn't care. I told them to go ahead with the surgery. Being 20 years old and a college student, I didn't have money to spare. I searched all over the internet for anyone that might be able to help me and I came across the Red Rover. I signed up and was surprised to get a call the next morning! They were so nice and considerate of my feelings and were glad to help Fluffy out. They contacted his vet and gladly decided to help me out by donating $200.00 to fluffy's operation. Fluffy recovered nicely and I am so great full to them. They showed me and my dog kindness and I recommend them to anyone who needs financial help for their beloved pet.

Almost 12 years ago United Animal Nations, now Red Rover, provided a grant to help cover costs for a trap-neuter-release project I started where I work--Camp Hill State Prison, PA. The program has been an amazing success and our feral cat population has drastically been reduced. Since the onset of the program, there have been no kittens born inside the institution. Your help make the program possible and I am truly thankful for this.

Redrover helped my dog Daisy, her previous owner of 6 years was going to take her to the pound thinking herpeeing in the house was behavioral. I scooped Daisy up and took her to the vet and turned out that she had a stone in her bladder the size of an avocado pit. Daisy is a small 12 pound Lhasa Apso mix and the stone made no room for her to hold anything in. At the time I could not afford to pay for the surgery. My mom's vet did the procedure for a quarter the price and redrover donated half and between my mom and some more donations we were able to fix her:) Daisy is fine and spoiled as ever. I'm very thankful for Redrover, they helped Daisy when no one would. She is my best friend and I'm so grateful for nonprofit organizations.

We adopted Lucy, a black terrier in August 2011 from Enlightened Cannines rescue. She was doing amazing and then we had a thunderstorm in Norco. While we were both at work, Lucy tried to escape from her pen during the thunderstorm and she injured her leg. Lucy ended up breaking her back leg femur bone. At the time, I had just been in a car accident in which I totaled my car. We are a very low income family and have 4 rescued dogs we now own. Lucy needed surgery costing almost $1300. We faced the decision of putting her to sleep or coming up with the money. With the help of REDROVER and other donations, we were able to get the surgery she needed. She now is completing her recovery process and has come a long way. She is running, jumping, and enjoying her newly healed leg. Thank you REDROVER, without your help, Lucy would not be here today.

my dog finnigan needed urgent surgery and i couldn't come up with the funds. i don't even want to think of what could have happened without their help. red rover obviously cares about animals, but they also care alot about the owner. i had horrible experiences with the humane society, and every other site i contacted in the michigan area. Finn had his surgery within a week and is happy, healthy and tearing it up again with his buddy lucy!!!! when i am able i will definately donate to red rover and i have told many others how wonderful they are and too keep them in mind when it comes to charity. thank you again red rover for keeping my best friend healthy. deb

This is perhaps one of the greatest organizations of all time. My sister-in-law's dog would have lost her life if it weren't for these heroes. I thank God that there are such compassionate caring people out there like the folks at RedRover. Our pets are all part of the family, and when we lose them we lose a part of ourselves. If it weren't for RedRover, our family would be devastated. Thank you for all you have done!

I didn't know there are anyone out there that could have helped us, that is until I found Red Rover. My husband had been laid off from his job of 11 years, we have two young children and then I noticed my kitty, ok Cat, Mela who is 12 years old (older than my oldest child) had a tumor come up on her right shoulder. I checked her everyday, sometimes up to 10 times to make sure she was ok. When it started bleeding I knew we had to do something, I mean this kitty is part of our family. She used to wake me when one of my children was crying, she would come get me when one of them needed me, but she has never hurt anything. Not even a fly lol. But you could tell she was hurting. When I found Red Rover I was amazed at the friendliness of the lady I spoke to. I had already been told by 3 other places that they couldn't help. Mela needed to have surgery to remove the tumor. I was so scared that we were going to be told there was nothing that could be done, but with the help of Red Rover, Mela had her surgery and is now home! She is happy again as are my children. Thank you Red Rover!!!

My dog Smiles had 2 tumors for about a year; one on his genitals and one on his back. The vet I took him to said they weren't life threatening so I just kept an eye on them and let them go. Then the one on his back erupted and became severely infected. Then I lost my job of 16 years. I took him to the vet again and they told me it would be about $600 for surgery. I didn't know what to do since I had no income coming in. I didn't want to lose my dog; he is such a big part of my family. Incindentally, I rescued him when he wandered into my yard after someone had shot him in the side. I nursed him back to health and ever since then he was part of the family. I searched on line for any help I could find when I found Red Rover. They contacted me back within a couple of days and were able to donate $200.00 towards his surgery. I wouldn't have been able to get his surgery done without the help from Red Rover. I would have had to have him put to sleep. I can't thank them enough for what they did for me and Smiles. He is doing fantastic after the surgery. It's like he is a brand new dog; happy again. Without the help of Red Rover, he wouldn't be here today. God bless them.

My dog LuLu was very sick with diabetes and she needed to be in the hospital and i could not afford it. Red Rover help lulu to check in the hospital. lulu died from diabetes and i am in so much pain. but i am grateful that Red Rover was able to help lulu.

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While living in NC I had adopted a small mixed dog we named Bailey out of a high kill shelter, unfortunately that shelter was contaminated with parvo which we learned later on. Within days of our adoption Bailey had passed. We waited a few months and choose to adopt again, a little mixed lab named Miley, she was doing great until she to began displaying signs of Parvo, we had brought her in and indeed, Miley too had parvo. The devastation set in, I coundn’t bare to put her down, but we had just spent close to $1000 dollars for the first puppy who passed. I frantically contacted organizations that I found by googling. RedRover made a donation to aide with Miley’s care. Without their quick donation, Miley may have not been able to receive the care we needed and we probably would have gone through another heartache. Now over a year and a half later, Miley is a happy healthy lab mix with lots of energy and excitement for life. She has a clean bill of health and gets many complements on how beautiful she is. I would like to extend my gratitude to RedRover (formerly United Animal Nations) for helping us in such a time of need. The representative was friendly and prompt, again, Thank You!

I rescued an 8 -9 mo old German Shepherd pup off the center divider on one of the most busiest freeways in So. California during rush hour traffic on my way to work. She was in such bad shape I figured she probably layed down to die. She was severly emaciated, dehydrated and had a leg that was broken in two. I couldn't let her die. I took her to my vet and told him the story. I told him to fix her. Do what he had to do and I will find a way to pay him. I planned on adopting her out once she was fully recovered. I contacted a radio station and they aired her story and I reached out to the animal communities. Actors and Others for Animals donated and also referred me to United Animal Nations (now RedRover). I emailed them with my story and the information they had requested. They came through right away with 200. toward her bill. They contacted the Vet and worked directly through him. Freeway's (appropriately named) bill was over 5000. and she spent 6 mo in the hospital. She was adopted out to a 20 acre horse ranch and she runs like the wind now. I couldn't have done it without RedRover or any of the others that donated to Freeway. It's amazing what can happen when we all come together. We saved Freeway's life.

We had just moved into our new home (downsized due to no jobs) and Moxy appeared at our door emaciated with both ears goozing with blood and puss. We had a choice - feed our family or help this cat. We found Red Rover (United Animal Nations) and a low cost vet to help us save this beautiful, loving cat. With their help, we were able to have her ear operated on to remove the staph infected tumors in her ear (actually both ears but the doctor deemed only one ear was worse than the other). She is now recovered (after more tears of ours that we could describe from the terrible pain she was in). She is the most wonderful, affectionate, and giving animal we have ever had in had in our lives. It's like she knows we saved her. You can't imagine how much she has given back to us in love... We have sold one of our cars will pay back Red Rover (and replenish our savings). I hope this inspires you to make some sacrafices (big or small). Our misfortunes have humbled us in so many ways. Moxy is our finest example. She has made us better "people".

2 years ago my beloved cat Fang was hit by a car in front of our house. His injuries were extensive. His upper and lower pallats were both split in half lengthwise and his orbital socket was fractured . My husband was out of work and the company I worked for was closing. We had no money. I was devastated, but through a grant from Red Rover they helped to save Fang. Today other than the lost vision in one eye you would never know Fang had been hit by a car. Thank you Red Rover you helped save me from a terrible loss!

When my dear Kloud, freshly adopted had his neutering botched we quickly ran up medical bills trying to get him better. Without the donation from RedRover he may not have made it. What's best about their program is that they have a fast and effective response team. While other organizations took days or longer to get back to me, their response was immediate and the aid arrived to the vet's office quickly. They helped provide a ray of hope and relief during a stressful and emotionally exhausting time.

I was in desparate need of a grant to help my cat (Dexter) with a much needed surgery. His Urinary Tract was 100% blocked and he needed an expensive surgery for him to live. One of the people at my vets referred me to UAN and they were very willing to help me with getting what I needed for my cats surgery.
I was very impressed with how smoothly everything went. I filled out the paperwork late that night and early next morning I received a call. From there the ball just rolled.
I am so happy for the help I received when I was in great need of a miracle. Dexter is a happy healthy little boy now. He loves to play with his siblings. Having this surgery was a matter of life and death for him. He is only 2 years old and what a tragedy it would have been if you were not there to help me. I can't imagine my life without him.
thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your great generosity.

I was unemployed for a few months in 2010. I adopted a 10 year old male Cat from the Shelter who was abandoned by a couple who were expecting their 1st child.


I adopted this kitty in August of 2010 and the kitty was depressed for his old family. He stopped eating and I needed to take him to the vet and have him hospitalized for a week. I didn't have sufficient funds and thus needed help which RedRover donated some funds which helped greatly.

Although my kitty Bishop passed away few weeks after his hospitalization, I do appreciate RedRover coming to my rescue during a very difficult and painful time.

I am working now and am moving forward. I appreciate RedRover's help,


Ravi

They were so help in my desparate time of need. In Aug 2009, I was only working part-time at very low wages. A new addition to our home, Teddy-a stray Jack Russell terrier, had mange. I was ablew to pay for the first treatment, but the next and final treatment was just too much for me. Their processing was easy and once my application was approved, it was quickly sent to my vet to start the treatment right away.

My indoor Persian, Ojo, got outside in July of this year, and he was hit by a car. At the ER Vet., amputation of his tail was recommended. I chose to get a second opinion from my regular Vet., and he decided Ojo's tail could be saved. SInce Ojo's tail had been severed the whole length of his tail, it took many stitches to start the healing process. Also, Ojo's genital area had been injured when he was hit, and he continually strained in the litterbox and urinated blood. Because his injured genital area was a concern, Ojo spent several nights at my regular Vets. for monitoring. Of course, my primary concern was Ojo, but I was also starting to worry about paying for his care since I am only working part time, and I had already accrued $750 in medical bills. Although I applied for many grants, I was denied because many organizations had been affected by the economy and had lost previous donors. Luckily, Red Rover contacted me immediately and said they may be able to help. Esperanza at Red Rover was not only communicative regarding what amount they were able to contribute, she contacted me consistenly asking about Ojo's condition. I felt Red Rover was truly compassionate and dedicated, and I am so grateful for their organization.

In November 2010 my boyfriend and I rescued a cat off the side of the freeway who had been hit by a car. We took her to different shelters and vet hospitals and no one would take her in. We decided to take the responsibility and try to save her life. Our family vet gave us an estimate of over $1000. We did not know what to do. I found out about UAN/redrover on the internet. They graciously gave us a donation for $200 to help with the vet bill. UAN/redrover's donation and along with money raised through donations from friends and family, we were able to cover Brooklyn (the cat) vet bills and give her a chance at life. She is now living a great life with other cats and a dog thanks to the help of UAN/redrover.

I was in a financial situation and didnt have all the money to cover my dogs emergency surgery. I reached out for help and RedRover helped me. Without their help I would of not done justice for my dog. Although she still passed away it was due to her being too weak to come out of the anastasia. I didnt know that there were organization like RedRover out there to help people like me. I did all I could to save my baby and I know she knows it. Thank you so much RedRover for helping me help my dog. I thank you and so does Lilo. She is in a better place and with my family waiting for me. I will see her again one day.

Red Rover helped me get a homeless cat I adopted life-saving surgery. I took the cat to the vet because he wasn't using a rear leg and it was swollen. Turns out he had an infection in the leg that was easily cured with antibiotics, but the vet found a far more serious problem. The cat had a large diaphragmatic hernia, most likely as a result of being hit by a car. Surgery estimates were over $1,000 and since I was jobless, it was out of the question.
I found out about this organization from an acquaintance who had received an award for her dog's surgery, and I also found them listed on the local SPCA's web site.
I applied online, received suggestions for raising money, and someone called me on the phone that same day to ask some more questions. Later that day I was notified that I was awarded $200 towards the surgery. This made it possible for me to take the cat to the surgeon. The surgeon was surprised at the size of the hernia, and said that everything from his abdomen was up in his chest and the organs on his right side were being crushed. She said he should feel much better and he does! He has gained weight and is much more active. His whole attitude has changed and he is a friendlier cat!

We had recently taken in a stray Kitten. She had a severly injured leg. When we took her to the vet we found out that she was going to need surgery to have her leg removed. We did not have the money for the surgery as it was so expensive and we are on an extremely tight budget. I contacted United Animal Nations ( now known as Red Rover) and told them the story of Hope (our new kitten) and that she was truly surffering, how we wanted to help give her a chance and a new life. They didn't hesistate in helping us. If it hadn't been for them we wouldn't have been able to save Hope. Now she is a wonderful house cat who occasionally likes to go outside, she enjoys attention and being petted and gets along wonderfully with our 3 yr old. I cannot thank them enough for what they did. Through their assistance we were able to welcome a new member of our family. The person who helped me was so understanding and so helpful. You can tell that they are an orignization that truly cares, about all animals.

My newly adopted cat needed to have his teeth removed and we couldn't afford to do it. He was in a lot of pain, and couldn't eat. We applied for a UAN grant and received one promptly which helped with our vet expenses. I have also donated to this charity on occasion, and receive their informative news magazine.

This is an amazing organization. I rescued a cat that was in need of vet care. My husband was laid off at the time. I had no idea how I was going to pay for surgery that was needed to save this cat. I found UAN by searching the web. I filled out the application and was contacted immediately. My rescue was able to have the surgery she needed and a check was sent directly to the vet. The vet said they had never seen an organization such as UAN. They had a check within a week. Thankfully, my husband went back to work and now I am a member of UAN. I wanted the opportunity to help someone else in need. This organization truly cares about animals and helps in the time of need.

I needed money to help pay for my pet dog to get cancer treatment. I am a single mom with very limited income and I had spent my whole savings. United Animal Nations gave money directly to my vet. The application process and their response time was very, very fast. I am so grateful. Please donate to this wonderful organization.