Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue in Minnesota.
Princeton, MN
Joined July 2010
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Flurry is looking for an autumn adventure buddy to hit the trails, crunch through the leaves, and explore the world one walk at a time! 🍂
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We’re so grateful to @bestcatlitter for donating all the litter our cats and kittens need! 😻
Made with sustainable, renewable ingredients, their litter is a great choice for both the environment and the cats in our care.
Winter is coming, and community cats need a warm place to shelter! 🐱
Ruff Start Rescue Education Manager Jordyn joined Heather and A.J. at @WCCO today to talk about outdoor shelters for stray and community cats.
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We’re gearing up for our 16th Annual Online Auction, and we need your help! 🐾
Every dollar raised goes toward helping animals in need and giving them the care and second chances they deserve.
Email auction@ruffstartrescue.org
Join us Thursday, 10/22, from 5–7 PM at the Maple Grove PetSmart Adoption Day Event! 🎉
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NEW WEBSITE, SAME MISSION! 💙
Our new website is officially live, and we can’t wait for you to explore!
Explore the new website: ruffstartrescue.org/
Take a look around and let us know what you think!
BREAKING NEWS: WE JUST REACHED 35,000 LIVES SAVED! 🚨
Meet Blueberry, the 35,000th animal to join Ruff Start Rescue!
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾
Behind every second chance is a team of people working hard to make it possible, and our vet techs are a huge part of that story.
At 10 years old, Cora is ready for a soft place to land and someone who’ll let her open her heart at her own pace. 💕
Give this sweet senior a little patience, some cheese, and a cozy spot to call her own, and you might just meet your soul dog.
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Swift’s idea of a perfect day? A little shoreline exploring, a lot of toy-hoarding, and a well-earned nap with his favorite people. 💙
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We celebrated a major milestone at Ruff Start Rescue with a ribbon-cutting for our new 2,920-square-foot expansion! 🎉
This is more than additional space. It’s an investment in the future of animal welfare and the lives we’ll be able to change for years to come.
Could your next best friend be on their way to Minnesota? 🤩
Our next #LoneStarToNorthStar transport arrives October 24, bringing another group of dogs north from overcrowded Texas shelters and giving them the chance to start fresh.
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Lifesaving takes a village, and our Pack Leaders are a big part of what makes it possible. 💙
Join the Ruff Start Pack: giveffect.com/campaigns/3219…
Costumes, cold drinks, and a chance to help animals in need? Sounds like a pretty great Tuesday to us! 🤩
Join Ruff Start Rescue at @Backchannelbrew on Tuesday, October 13, from 5–7 PM for Hops & Howls.
Event details: facebook.com/share/19V7aDqW8…
At 10 years old, Bonnie is a sweet little girl with a gentle heart and so much charm to share! She gets along well with other dogs and is slowly coming out of her shell, making each new glimpse of her personality a little more special. 💕
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Pretty girl Karma had her moment on @WCCO today in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! 🐶
View the segment: cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/…
Jetta got her school picture back. Now she needs pawrents to frame it on the wall. 😍
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One of our favorite on-site events of the year is almost here! 😻
Join us on October 22 at 5:30 PM for a family-friendly volunteer event where we’ll be making warm shelters for community cats!
Register here: bit.ly/4ds40oG
Last weekend, Team Ruff Start Rescue hit the pavement at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Mile! 🏃♀️
Our team of 9 runners raised more than $5,200 for rescue animals, turning every mile into a little more hope for pets in need.
