How we started
I started in rescue about 10 years ago when I rescued my dog Uno …. Her story showed me the saddest of sad conditions that animals are going through and how wrong it is. At this point I knew I had to be a voice for them so I started volunteering in the Cedar Falls, Waterloo areas and moved to CR about 4 years ago and started with rescues here. Recently was working with an organization and decided it was time to start my own as I had such an AMAZING group of people that had the same dream I did. So in July 2018 I decided to file for our 501c3 and get my license through the state to do this. Since we started we helped close to 75 animals and have partnered with amazing organizations. We all have a common goals to help all animals in need whether this is finding them a home to live, or helping the stray populations with T&R processes. We strive to help all animals, as well as educate anyone willing to listen. I speak to schools and classes about what we do as well as have events all over cedar Rapids with our amazing crew. Uno by Uno we will and are making a difference and couldn't do this without our community. We truly live in an area that wants to give and help. We live strictly off donations from others and our volunteers from their time, money, and emotions.
Chelsae Mehmen, Uno’s Promise Founder and Director