Every life changed at Ruff Start Rescue begins with someone who chose to care. Someone like you. Because of your support, animals arrive frightened and unsure and leave with medical care, comfort, and hope. Families facing impossible choices find relief. Volunteers, fosters, and staff are able to respond to urgent needs because a community stands behind them. Now, you are helping make something even bigger possible. As you look at the blueprints and plans for our expansion, we hope you picture m
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Every life changed at Ruff Start Rescue begins with someone who chose to care. Someone like you. Because of your support, animals arrive frightened and unsure and leave with medical care, comfort, and hope. Families facing impossible choices find relief. Volunteers, fosters, and staff are able to respond to urgent needs because a community stands behind them. Now, you are helping make something even bigger possible. As you look at the blueprints and plans for our expansion, we hope you picture m
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Ruff Start welcomes rescue dogs from Texas
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Ruff Start welcomes rescue dogs from Texas
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Local rescue shelter unveils new building
Local rescue shelter unveils new building
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Ruff Start Rescue brings hundreds of dogs, cats from Texas
Ruff Start Rescue brings hundreds of dogs, cats from Texas
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Adopt – Ruff Start Rescue
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6/11/24 - DOTTIE'S FREEDOM VIDEO AT THE SMITH COUNTY, TX ANIMAL SHELTER ON 6/15/23. Ruff Tales Rescue in Massachusetts tagged Dottie, and I picked her up to foster until transport. Dottie was picked up by animal control on 6/6/23 weighing 32.6 pounds, estimated to be 1 year old, and heartworm negative. She was spayed on 7/5/23 weighing 36.8 pounds, and weighed 48 pounds when she got on transport on 11/8/23. Her departure video, and her adoption picture on 11/18/23 will be put in the thread. She
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6/11/24 - DOTTIE'S FREEDOM VIDEO AT THE SMITH COUNTY, TX ANIMAL SHELTER ON 6/15/23. Ruff Tales Rescue in Massachusetts tagged Dottie, and I picked her up to foster until transport. Dottie was picked up by animal control on 6/6/23 weighing 32.6 pounds, estimated to be 1 year old, and heartworm negative. She was spayed on 7/5/23 weighing 36.8 pounds, and weighed 48 pounds when she got on transport on 11/8/23. Her departure video, and her adoption picture on 11/18/23 will be put in the thread. She
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Come see us and rescue an animal! 🐶 #ruffroofing #roofing | Ruff Roofing
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Rescued by Ruff House Dog Rescue https://www.ruffhousedogs.org/donate ✨ SHUT DOWN AND DEPRESSED! Absolutely heartbreaking watching this boy give up. He needs help! Fozzy can die any time! 1/5/20 update from shelter: “not doing well in shelter environment. Needs immediate exit." ‼️Status RED ‼️ Shelter notes: “Fearful. Unsocial” ✨Very quiet when approached. This boy needs out ASAP or he can be euthanized without further notice. FOZZY #A1565195 46lbs I am a male, black brindle and white Pit Bull T
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Foster to Adopt Program – Ruff Start Rescue
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Have you heard how Ruff Start Rescue began? In central Minnesota, a smalltown girl brought her passion for animals to life when a dog in Ohio needed her help. She quickly found a community of like-minded people ready and willing to help at-risk animals in need. Thousands of animals later, Ruff Start Rescue is a leading animal welfare organization that serves animals and people across the nation. Ruff Start Rescue relies on support from people like you to continue this life-saving work. If it is
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Spooktacular! We are at Northwood Animal Hospital today from 12 to 4pm. Food, vendors and dogs! Come out to 507 Eastchester Dr. in High Point and join us. #nah | Ruff Love Rescue
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Luna's last time in the shelter! | Ruff Start Rescue
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Adorbale Missy loves playing with her dog friends! This little lady is looking for forver home and is being fostered in the Medicine Hat area. She would thrive in a quieter home with another dog to play with! You can read her full bio on our website: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/adoptable-dogs | Ruff Start Animal Rescue Foundation
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Today we had the chance to visit BARC Animal Shelter in Houston and witness firsthand the incredible work they’re doing for their community. Their team welcomed us with open arms, and we’re so grateful for their partnership and all they do for the animals in their care. As we were leaving, we passed the line for owner surrenders. Sundays are open intake days—only while kennel space is available—and people start lining up as early as 8 AM, even though surrenders don’t begin until noon. Some of th
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Nonprofit animal sanctuary in Connecticut must repair barn roof that collapsed in blizzard
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💙💕Stella is out of the shelter with Diamonds In The Ruff Rescue! Stella will be available for adoption through her rescue!!! https://linktr.ee/dorene02865 🆘🆘Stella A647477 has been at the shelter way too long. ✅co-kenneled and dog friendly ‼️Can be eu at anytime! Shelter notes ✅ Behavior Info: 12/11/2025 Bright, alert, responsive, timid, avoidance at first, submissive, able to handle at this time. 9769JCM 01/13/26 10:54 ADC and I took A647477 and A647505 for a temp test in the play yard. Bot
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6/13.19 🎉 Safe and OOB with Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue. Thank you everyone for sharing her. 6.13.19 Update -RESCUE HOLD ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 532764 Diva #SSAD 💋Adorable girl who has been through so much in her short life! 💋Diva is around 5 months old and weighs about 20 lbs. ✍🏼ADOPTERS/FOSTERS/RESCUES PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected] 🕒THIS DOG IS IN SAPA KENNELS & ON THE EUTHANAISA LIST. SHELTER EVALUATES SPACE AT: 9:30am Mon-Sat, and again at 5pm Mon-Fri &
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Since 2010, Ruff Start Rescue has been rescuing stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered animals in need. We connect people with pets who need them most, giving these animals a second chance at life in loving homes. Every donation makes a difference—whether it's providing essential veterinary care, helping pet owners in need, or saving lives through our rescue efforts. This year, we have an ambitious goal to raise $225,000 during Give to the Max Day to support the care of over 3,400 animals,
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RUFF RESCUE: Coast Guard hoists two people and a dog to safety after Hurricane Ian left them trapped around Sanibel. | Fox News
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Freedom Ride Alert! 🎉 4-year-old Sly has been waiting for a second chance since Christmas Day when he was found as a stray and brought into a local shelter. For over half of his stay, the shelter was packed to the brim, but Sly remained a calm, happy, and well-mannered boy despite the chaos around him. His resilience and gentle nature made him a staff favorite, and now it’s finally his turn to start fresh. Sly is officially on his way to a brighter future. This is what we do—save lives, one ani
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A few of the most recent rescues during intake time. Most of these already had foster homes lined up to pick up after intake. We always need fosters, please apply at www.ruffdogrescue.org and please consider donating some toys, as you can imagine, we go through a lot. | Ruff Dog Rescue GA
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UPDATE- SAVE with Ruff to Rescue Express! Pleas Honor your pledges to PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: rufftorescue-express (713-899-5161) Zelle: [email protected] www.rufftorescueexpress.org/donate Each day is a day gone for Sam. He’s one of the urgent dogs, he’s living his last day due to space in the shelter. He’s been passed by over and over simply because he’s a not a young dog and he’s got some fur loss. Possibly his fur will grow back and he will shine if given a chance. The she
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Martha was recently rescued from a local animal control facility just in the nick of time. Upon her arrival, she was found to be grappling with multiple medical concerns, notably severe anemia, which necessitated immediate treatment. Thankfully, under the diligent care of her foster family, she has been making remarkable progress. Following a recent check-up on Monday, while her blood levels have yet to reach our desired targets, we are happy to announce promising signs of improvement. We extend
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🎉🐾 THE RUFF INN IS TURNING 2! 🐾🎉 Today we celebrate two incredible years of The Ruff Inn—a dream built through partnership, hard work, and a whole lot of heart. From flipping our building, putting up our runs, and opening our doors just before Christmas 2023, to creating a beautiful, cozy, homie space where dogs are truly loved—this journey has been nothing short of amazing. What started as a vision years ago became possible through shared belief, teamwork, and commitment to doing things the
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Ruff Haven is the only organization in Utah offering temporary shelter for dogs and cats
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Submarine is a beautiful 4-month-old pup who landed at a local animal control on Tuesday night. With her sweet demeanor, she's already won over the staff. But the shelter is no place for a growing puppy, and she needs out ASAP! As part of our #LocalLove campaign, we're on a mission to help 57 local animals find loving homes this May. By fostering Submarine, you'll not only provide her with a safe haven but also help us free up critical shelter space for other animals in need. Sign up to foster t
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We’re coming to you from a local impound today, where countless animals are waiting for a second chance—and a way out—through Ruff Start Rescue. 🐾 First up is Fiji, a special needs pup with a heart full of hope. 💙 Fiji is just one of many deserving pets here, all longing for a safe place to land. But they can’t join Ruff Start without one critical thing: a foster home. Be their bridge to a brighter future. Sign up to foster: https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster Can’t foster? You can
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We’re back at a local impound, and next up is Lilo, a beautiful Australian Shepherd! 😍 Lilo is waiting for her chance to leave the shelter behind and join Ruff Start Rescue, but she can’t take that next step without a foster home. Fostering is the lifeline these impound pets need. It’s the first step toward healing, hope, and a new home. Can you open your heart and home to Lilo or another #LocalLove animal? Sign up to foster: https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster Not able to foster? D
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❤️5/25/25 SAFE! SALT is SAFE and out of the shelter with Diamonds In The Ruff Rescue! Please be so kind to enter "for SALT" in the notes when honoring pledges to: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5WK722WBXTVD6 https://linktr.ee/dorene02865 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 5/23 SALT has a rescue hold! 📢5/20/25 Puppy SALT was returned to the shelter today like a pair of too tight shoes! Pets aren't disposable and are a commitment to love and care for the pet FOR LIFE! Now this sweet puppy needs a new COMMITED lovi
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As Give to the Max Day comes to a close, I hope you share the same sense of gratitude and accomplishment that I feel. From the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank you enough for your overwhelming support of Ruff Start Rescue on Minnesota's annual giving holiday. Ruff Start's goal for this year was to raise $225,000. We knew this was not a small undertaking, but we also knew this amount would allow us to expand our programs and reach throughout Central Minnesota and beyond. Because of you and our
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