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Resources for people and pets affected by COVID-19

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Exposing the Big Game
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RedRover is greatly concerned for people and animals during this COVID-19 crisis. Here are some resources for ensuring the health and safety of your pet(s) during the novel coronavirus pandemic. We will update as more information and resources become available.

Resources

RedRover Relief
Emergency Boarding Grants

We provide financial assistance for pet boarding while pet owners are hospitalized due to the COVID-19 virus.

The RedRover Relief Emergency Boarding grant program helps animals who need temporary boarding while their owners are hospitalized due to the COVID-19 virus. This grant will cover the cost of up to two (2) weeks of boarding while a pet owner is hospitalized.

Once an application has been submitted, you can expect to receive a response by email or phone within one business day. Please be sure to check your email for confirmation that your application was submitted, as well as for a response to your application.

NOTE: RedRover recognizes the fluidity of the novel coronavirus pandemic and will continue to follow expert recommendations concerning COVID-19 as it relates to pets.

If you are looking for boarding assistance because of domestic violence, please visit our Safe Escape grant page for more information and assistance.

2 Steps to Apply

STEP01

Read the eligibility guidelines below to make sure the situation meets our grant guidelines.

Review Guidelines

STEP02

If the situation qualifies for a grant, complete the RedRover Relief Emergency Boarding grant application below.

Step 1

Eligibility Guidelines

This is a national program and we will not know what boarding resources are available in your area. Please reach out to local boarding facilities (kennels, veterinarians, animal shelters/humane societies, etc.) to find somewhere reasonably priced before submitting this application.

  • Establish a plan for how the animal’s needs can be met. For example, will they need boarding, vaccinations, and/or veterinary care? How long are they likely to need boarding? Is there a plan in place if the owner cannot reclaim the pet or will need help beyond what RedRover can provide?
  • Contact the kennel and/or veterinarian and request that they provide RedRover with both a written estimate, and a final invoice once the animal leaves boarding. (Boarding must be done through a business, we cannot pay an individual for boarding.)
  • Submit an online application.
  • If someone other than the pet owner is submitting the application, obtain permission from the pet owner to release information to RedRover.
  • Provide updates on the pet owner’s situation if requested.
  • Both the applicant and the animal must live in the United States.
  • If a grant is awarded, RedRover will follow up to ask if grant recipients are able to provide updates and photos.

RedRover will cover the cost of vaccinations that are needed for the animal to enter boarding. Any requests for veterinary care beyond vaccinations will be taken on a case-by-case basis as this grant is intended to cover the cost of boarding.

RedRover will make payment to the kennel and/or veterinarian once care is complete and RedRover has received a final invoice. Kennels and veterinarians must be willing to provide a Form W-9 (for tax purposes) if grants exceed $600 in a calendar year.

Before submitting an application, notify the boarding kennel and/or veterinary clinic that the pet owner is seeking financial assistance and give them permission to release information to RedRover.

RedRover cannot help if any of the following apply:

  • The boarding has already been completed and you need assistance paying the bill.
  • The client is not hospitalized due to Covid-19.

The program is unable to respond to funding requests by email, phone, fax or mail, all applications must be submitted through this website.

Emergency Boarding Grants

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Weathering The COVID-19 Crisis: Preparedness for Your Companion Animals

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Exposing the Big Game
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General Emergency Preparedness
for Companion Animals

Your emergency preparedness plan for your animal should include:

  • Remembering your pets when you are stocking your home pantry.
  • Making sure you have any appropriate medicine on hand, and that you are properly storing the medicine if there are requirements for ensuring the medicine will remain effective.
  • Making a pact with friends or family members for the care of your pets in the event you become sick, require quarantine, or are hospitalized.
  • Making sure your animals are always wearing proper identification. It is never a good idea to allow companion animals to roam freely, but especially during this crisis, make sure they are contained.

A Plan for The Future

In the long run, whether you are navigating a public health emergency or not, it is always wise to make provisions for your companion animals because of the possibility that they could outlive you. There are many resources available online to help you develop a plan. Here are some of the most frequently recommended steps to take:

  1. Realize that in the eyes of the law, your animals are considered “property.” As such, they will be treated like any other of your belongings if you haven’t specifically provided for them in your will.
  2. Include provisions for the care of your animals in your will or trust.
  3. Speak with family and friends now to determine who would be willing to provide a loving home for your animals.
  4. Some shelters will promise to find your animal a forever home if you leave a gift to the shelter.
  5. In addition to naming the caretaker for your animal, it’s often a good practice to leave a specific gift to the caretaker that is meant to cover veterinary, food, and other costs related to the animal’s care for the remainder of their life.

For detailed information, sample language for your will, and more, visit this resource on Petfinder.com.

For more information on disaster preparedness, including how to keep large animals safe, how to make an emergency kit for your animals, and more, visit our website.

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Albuquerque NM 87192
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