Fundraiser success: Riviera Rescue receives their new van!

Last April I hosted a fundraiser for my friends at Riviera Rescue. Their van had been vandalized. My friend Mateo was at the end of his rope, the lowest I’ve ever known him since we first met in 2018. He needed to feel supported and to see the light at the end of a long tunnel. I was not sure we could raise money for a van. It’s always felt to me that people donating more easily to animals, rather than the people’s needs. But boy was I wrong!! In just a few days, we raised the full amount needed for a new van. Thank you everyone!

After a few weeks waiting for inventory, Riviera Rescue finally took possession of the van a few days ago. It is perfect! And has already been “big dog approved".”

The dealership has prepared a heartwarming send-off and thank you party for all of those who donated. Riviera Rescue also shared a beautiful video showing the work they do, and how instrumental the van will be.