About Us
Our mission is to enhance the well-being of the victims of child abuse through animal-assisted intervention, which involves caring for or spending time with an animal during the child’s journey to recovery from physical, emotional, or psychological trauma. We also support their guardians or foster parents through online course programs. We connect individuals and organizations to work together to create a better future for abused children and animal welfare.
Support for Parents or Guardians
We guide parents or guardians of children who have been abused in caring for themselves and their families. Finding out your child was abused will undoubtedly be your worst experience. Understandably, any parent whose child has been harmed will go through many complex feelings. One of the primary ways to help your child heal and recover is balancing support and resources for yourself and your child. It is vital that you feel you have personal and perhaps professional support.
If you know or suspect that your child has been abused, it can take a toll on you as a parent. It’s essential to find a way to manage your feelings to focus on creating a safe environment for your child that is free from harm, judgment, and blame.
When your child discloses the abuse to you, it is imperative that you, first and foremost, stay calm, believe your child and take immediate actions to reestablish safety. RecoveryThruPets will be here to provide you with the guidance, support and resources needed to assist you on your healing journey.
What We Strive For
Pets as healers. Animal-assisted intervention can reduce pain and anxiety in children with various health and mental conditions. Additionally, it brings animals together with persons with emotional needs to meet those needs.
While there are many approaches abused children can take to make the most out of pet interventions, what matters most is for these children to get paired with the right-fit pet. We want to be part of the change and build a better future for children’s well-being and animal welfare by participating in various activities, from volunteer work to other public advocacy and even resource parenting.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Be honest and fair in all personal and professional dealings (Do the right thing even when no one is watching – definition of character)
Respect
Respect for yourself and others – Allow for growth and encouragement without judgment.
Commitment
Commit to professional success while dedicated to personal growth. Strive to improve through daily opportunities.
Meet Our Founder and Chief Advocate
Tamara L. Kuge cares deeply about animals and believes that all animals deserve to be happy and loved. At the same time, she’s a strong advocate for a more favorable environment for victims of child abuse, thus, founded this initiative.
As a visionary, she develops and looks for talents and potentials to be part of her advocacy by enabling and empowering people to be their best. She participated in several support groups and charities involving social entrepreneurship.
Through her online mentoring and coaching program called TopGunSuccess, she helps individuals establish an online business by employing various inspiring and motivational marketing approaches and ideas. She is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.
In 1997, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Business Administration. She earned exemplary academic performance, continued her education, and took numerous courses to master her leadership skills.
After a period in private practice, she was employed as a Law Enforcement Officer out of California for many years and worked in numerous divisions until her retirement.
Tamara resides in Cache County, Utah. In her off-time, she involves herself with volunteer activities that boost her creativity and spirit. She is inspired daily by her husband, pets, and family. In addition, she enjoys music, in which she plays the piano and the accordion. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her granddaughters and family as often as possible.