{"id":756,"date":"2024-10-21T20:18:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T20:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/?p=756"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:19:29","slug":"granttalk-episode-27-animal-rescue-grants-with-red-rovers-laurel-meleski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-episode-27-animal-rescue-grants-with-red-rovers-laurel-meleski\/","title":{"rendered":"GrantTalk Ep 27: Animal Rescue Grants and Pet Friendly Shelters from RedRover | Laurel Meleski"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"GrantTalk Ep 27: Animal Rescue Grants with Red Rovers \u2013 Laurel Meleski\",\n  \"description\": \"In this episode of GrantTalk, we explore grants that support animal rescue efforts with Red Rovers, featuring Laurel Meleski.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/YoutubeLaurel-1-1.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2024\u201110\u201121T00:00:00-05:00\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT16M12S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YhU-cCT5z1s?si=Oab52OH7xSqKQLBY\",\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"GrantWatch\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GrantTalk Ep 27: Animal Rescue Grants and Pet Friendly Shelters from Red Rover | Laurel Meleski\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YhU-cCT5z1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In our latest episode of <em>GrantTalk<\/em>, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of <strong>GrantWatch<\/strong>, sits down with Laurel Meleski, Director of Operations at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redrover.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RedRover<\/a><\/strong>, to discuss their mission and programs that help animals and people in need. Their work involves animal rescue grants for domestic abuse survivors and disaster relief. As an enthusiastic animal lover herself, Libby is excited to spotlight RedRover\u2019s essential work in offering support for pets and individuals in crisis. In fact, their mission states they want to \u201cstrengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster-relief services, financial assistance, and education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RedRover\u2019s Country-Wide Focus on Animal Rescue Grants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1987, RedRover initially operated with a global mission. Since then, the organization has shifted its focus to the U.S., where most of its funding originates. 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This grant ensures that survivors can leave abusive situations without worrying about their pets\u2019 safety. Laurel explains, \u201cPets are like children to a lot of people,\u201d and leaving them behind is often a barrier to escape. The Safe Escape Grant makes it easier for survivors to take their pets to safety without financial strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, RedRover offers the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redrover.org\/relief-dv\/dv-safe-housing-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safe Housing Grant<\/a><\/strong>. This program helps domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly. Their ambitious goal, dubbed \u201c25 by 2025,\u201d is to make 25% of shelters across the U.S. pet-friendly by 2025! This initiative allows survivors to take refuge with their pets, helping them avoid the tough decision of leaving their animals behind. RedRover collaborates with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.org\/rescue-rebuild\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greater Goods Charities Rescue Rebuild<\/a><\/strong> through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dontforgetthepets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Don\u2019t Forget the Pets<\/a><\/strong> program. This is a free resource that provides training, coaching, and guidance to shelters on how to become pet-friendly. RedRover case managers and grant managers are readily available to support applicants in creating these safe spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RedRover&#8217;s Responders Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important highlight of their animal rescue grants is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redrover.org\/responders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RedRover Responders Program<\/a><\/strong>, which helps pets during natural disasters like hurricanes or floods. The program has a large network of trained volunteers across the country, ready to deploy whenever disaster strikes. These volunteers set up temporary animal shelters to ensure that pets are safe while their owners evacuate. Laurel emphasizes the importance of this service, noting that many pet owners view their animals as family members and are reluctant to leave without knowing their pets will be cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grant Seekers and Common Mistakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about common mistakes in grant applications, Laurel advises applicants to thoroughly read through the application and answer the questions in detail. \u201cWe appreciate succinct answers,\u201d she says, \u201cbut we want to understand why something is needed at your shelter.\u201d She emphasizes that RedRover is committed to working one-on-one with applicants to help them succeed. As Laurel says, \u201cWe really look for reasons to say yes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Final Word of Encouragement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Libby wraps up the conversation by urging applicants not to be discouraged if they are not approved in the first round. &#8220;Your grant application has value,\u201d she says, reminding listeners that organizations are often encouraged to reapply in the next cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RedRover\u2019s work is invaluable to survivors and their pets, offering both immediate relief and long-term solutions. This organization\u2019s commitment to creating safe, pet-friendly shelters is making a significant impact across the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about RedRover\u2019s grants and programs, contact Laurel Meleski, visit their website, or follow them on social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redrover.org\/about-us\/our-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laurel Meleski, RedRover, Director of Operations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RedRover.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/RedRoverOrg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/redrover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/redroverorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8,500 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. 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