WHY RTTR?

The Founder

Realtors® to the Rescue was founded in 2005 by Suzy Thomas, a Realtor® from Dreamtown Realty, to empower Realtors® to help connect people with homeless pets..

Originally, Suzy's vision was to empower Realtors® to find homes for pets in need. The organization has since expanded its efforts, and now, in addition to pairing pets and owners, it supports shelters and pet rescue organizations.

An enormous boost came in 2009, when RTTR was chosen as one of the official programs of the Chicago Association of Realtors®. Through this partnership, and with the assistance of a strong network of volunteers, RTTR has broadened its charitable reach and magnified its successes.

For more information on RTTR and its board members, please click here. Please check our current and past events.

Why Joining RTTR?

By becoming a RTTR member, your can be sure that your dollar will go further. With your membership, you can reach out dozens of animal shelters and pet rescue organizations instead of just one.

Type of support provided in the past by Realtors® to the Rescue to various animal shelters and pet rescue organization in chicago:

Participated as a Panel member in a symposium sponsored by the University of Illinois toexamine the effects of the economic and real estate downturn on pets.
Conducted a city-wide towel drive which allowed RTTR to donate towels to several shelters in Chicago.
Helped Realtors® find new homes for pets for their clients who could no longer keep them.
Distributed food to shelters that was donated by Roscoe Village Animal Hospital.
Developing in conjunction with Cook County Sheriff and The Anti-Cruelty Society a guide for deputies to give to people with pets being evicted from their homes.
Participated in The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Bark in the Park 4 years in the business tent, and in the PAWS' Run for Their Lives.
Conducted a Pet Food Pantry drive: $600 and 100 bags of food donated by Hills Co. which were distributed to the food pantries at PAWS, Anti-Cruelty Society and Tree House.
Helped organize and run a fundraiser with BARC (Barriers Against Repeated Cruelty) and AETC for the Animal Emergency Veterinary Fund to save the lives of numerous death row animals.
Contributed funds for veterinary care for many animals in distressed situations where rescue groups could not afford to provide the care themselves or needed extra help.
During 2010, RTTR raised and contributed over $7,000 to support the following organizations:
Forest South Animal Hospital - Animal Adoption Hospital - Animal Adoption Services - Almost Home Foundation - Golf Rose Animal Hospital - Gold Coast Animal Hospital - Barriers Against Repeated Cruelty - PAWS - Treehouse - Anti-Cruelty Society - Kritterkare - Northstar Animal Care - Animal Emergency and Treatment Center - Animal Emergency Veterinary Fund - South Suburban Animal Shelter - Virtually Home Chicago - Second Hand Snoots.