She survived nine days alone in an empty house. By the time help arrived, Harlow was a ghost of a puppy, ribs sharp beneath her skin, fur stained from lying … Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
On Monday night, as we were closing our doors, a woman rushed in holding a tiny kitten so sick we couldn’t even see her eyes. Where sight should have been, … Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
It’s Give to the Max Day in Minnesota - the biggest nonprofit giving day of the year. If you’d like to make a meaningful contribution while supporting the Ruff Start … Category: Advocacy, Cats, Critters, Dogs, Education, Mission, News Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, ruff start rescue
When I think back to 2010, I remember sending out a simple plea for help. I didn’t have a plan; I just knew one dog needed saving. What happened next … 
Give a Gift Today! Every wagging tail and happy purr starts with you. On Give to the Max Day — Minnesota’s biggest giving day — your donation to Ruff Start … Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
Last Give to the Max Day, we introduced you to Tinkerbell. She was seen being thrown from a moving vehicle and left behind by the people who were supposed to … 
Sweet Loca just can’t catch a break. Loca has been admitted to the vet again after continuing to struggle following her last procedure. Her first surgery was an incredibly difficult … 
A bullet shattered his leg, but not his spirit. He limped alone down a cold, empty road. Every step a silent cry for help. When rescuers stopped to save him, … 
Loca is critically ill and out of time. Without surgery, this 3-year-old Cane Corso will die. When our team first heard about Loca today, she was on the verge of … 
Finch wasn’t supposed to give birth in the freezing woods. She was scheduled to arrive at Ruff Start Rescue on October 19, a pregnant mama ready to find safety before … 
Month: November 2025
The Story of Harlow
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The Story of Anne Bonney
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
Give to the Max with Holiday Gifts
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Lara Clasen
Category: Advocacy, Cats, Critters, Dogs, Education, Mission, News Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, ruff start rescue
A Letter from Azure
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
5 Reasons to Give to the Max 2025
Posted: November 17, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
An Update on Tinkerbell
Posted: November 16, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
An Update on Loca
Posted: November 12, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The Story of Elm
Posted: November 11, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The Story of Loca
Posted: November 5, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The Story of Finch
Posted: November 2, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue