TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT + $7,500 MATCH!

A generous donor has come forward to triple the impact of the first $7,500 donated to Ruff Start Rescue for the Give to the Max Day early giving!

Give to the Max Day (GTMD) is Minnesota’s giving holiday. The 24-hour online give-a-thon supports Minnesota nonprofits and schools, including Ruff Start Rescue, on November 17 this year.

The animals at Ruff Start need our community of supporters (hint: that’s you!) to help us reach our $100,000 GTMD goal! At Ruff Start Rescue, it is our goal to save over 3,400 animals in 2022.

Give to the Max Day is HUGE for Ruff Start, and you don’t have to wait until November 17 to make your gift! Early giving starts now, and all contributions made from today through Give to the Max Day on November 17 will be counted toward our goal! Donate Now!

In the days and weeks ahead, we will be sharing how contributions from generous animal lovers like you make a difference in the lives of thousands of animals each year. The stories and photos you’ll see are a direct result of your support.

This year we are celebrating the giant milestone of rescuing 20,000 animals – and there’s no slowing down! So, from the entire Ruff Start Rescue team, THANK YOU for being part of these efforts. We truly couldn’t save them without you!

Want to make an even bigger difference in the lives of people and pets this Give to the Max Day? Please help us spread the word about the spectacular work we’re doing together!

Make your own fundraiser.

Encouraging your friends and family to support Ruff Start is one of the most effective ways to make a difference on GTMD. Sharing the organizations you support on social media has historically been a very successful way our supporters fundraise!

Get step-by-step instructions on how to set up a social fundraiser and other ideas about what to share on our GTMD resources page.

Please donate today and help us fulfill our mission of Connecting People and Pets!