Vera's Read and Rescue

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Vera's Read and Rescue

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Click here to Purchase A Detour to Destiny on Amazon to support our Mission!
    Click here to Purchase A Detour to Destiny on Amazon to support our Mission!

    Vera's Read and Rescue

    Vera's Read and Rescue Vera's Read and Rescue Vera's Read and Rescue

    Non-profit 501(c)(3)

    Our Mission & Vision

    Woman joyfully hugging her dog amidst autumn leaves in a park.

    Mission:

    At Vera's Read and Rescue, our mission is to educate children early, along with their families, about the importance of pet rescue and adoption by sharing fun and engaging stories. Through our book donation program, where for every book purchased one is donated, we aim to shape lifelong values that lead to shelter-first choices.


    Vision:

    We envision a future where every child grows up understanding the value of rescued pets and every family's first choice is adoption. 

    Our Four Pillars

    Educate

    Educate

    Educate

    Educate children, and their families, early about the mutually beneficial and profound impact that rescue and adoption have on both humans and animals alike.

    Inspire

    Educate

    Educate

    Inspire children and their families to adopt from rescues resulting in fewer  homeless animals and more lessons  in compassion, kindness, responsibility, and caring for those in need. 

    Give Back

    Give Back

    Give Back

    We are a non-profit organization with a donation program that includes, for every book sold, one is donated. As well, 100% of proceeds raised are used solely to fund our mission. 

    Encourage

    Give Back

    Give Back

    Encourage the love of reading in children by sharing true, fun and engaging stories of rescue and adoption. 

    About the Author

    Author Bio

     Tonja Hossallla is the author of a children’s books highlighting the mutually beneficial and profound impact rescue and adoption have on humans and the animals they rescue.  Tonja’s first book, A Detour To Destiny, is the true story of her first rescue, Vera, which details how they found each other, lessons learned together and their journey as best friends.  As well, Tonja is the Founder of Vera’s Read and Rescue a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the number of homeless animals by inspiring her readers, and their families, to adopt from shelters and rescues.  Tonja’s book is sold on Amazon, and for every book sold, one is donated- 100% of proceeds raised are used solely to fund its mission.

    Ways to Help

    Scan the QR code or click the link below to donate securely. Your support helps us donate books!

    Use the QR Code or click the link to donate securly via PayPal. We appreciate your support toward our mission!

    Use the QR Code or click the link to donate securly via PayPal. We appreciate your support toward our mission!

    Click to Donate via Venmo

    Use the QR Code or click the link to donate securly via PayPal. We appreciate your support toward our mission!

    Use the QR Code or click the link to donate securly via PayPal. We appreciate your support toward our mission!

    Use the QR Code or click the link to donate securly via PayPal. We appreciate your support toward our mission!

    Click to Donate via PayPal

    Find us on Amazon!

    Click the image to the left to purchase a copy of  A Detour to Destiny and a book will be donated as a result of your purchase.

    As Seen On...

    The Morning Blend- TMJ4

    The Morning Blend- TMJ4

    The Morning Blend- TMJ4

    Click the Image above to watch Author Tonja Hossalla join The Morning Blend to discuss A Detour To Destiny, and her great experiences from rescuing her best friend, Vera.

    Stroll Magazine

    The Morning Blend- TMJ4

    The Morning Blend- TMJ4

    As featured in Stroll Magazine - a heartfelt tribute to one rescue dog whose love sparked a story, and a mission, to inspire others to adopt and make a difference. 

    Check out our Instagram feed!

    Capturing Our Mission: Our Beneficiaries

    We donated books to children learning English who read to dogs waiting for their furever homes.

      Contact Us

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