Ruff Start Rescue In The NewsFrom rescuing more pets to educating owners, see what the news has said about RSR’s impact across the state and beyond.2025November 2025https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/give-to-the-max-day-returns-nov-20/article_7bb431e0-48f7-4e37-9593-2d308d7355b8.html Give Back This Season: Where to Volunteer in Minnesota https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/meet-mollie-a-pitbull-terrier-mix-with-ruff-start-rescue/ https://canvasrebel.com/meet-julie-lessard/ https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/give-animals-a-second-chance-at-ruff-start-rescue-on-give-to-the-max-day/89-13e74409-e6aa-4ea2-a58e-ef5ada6847c0 October 2025Pitbull Awareness MonthPitched all segment opportunities (except WCCO because of regular segment): KARE Saturday, FOX 9 Weekeday and Weekends, KARE 11 Saturday and Noon Show. Also sent details to Strib, PP, MPR. MN Live Segment on Pitbull Awareness Month with Tandoor!https://kstp.com/…/meet-your-new-best-friend-tandoor/ WCCO Forever Fridays- Tip!https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/meet-tip-in-need-of-a-forever-home/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h Halloween Pawty at Forgotten Star BrewingPitched all print Strib, PP, Fridley newspaper, Event websites, MN Monthly, MSP Mag, BMTN, Axios and more. KARE-TVRan photos from the event on the 5 and/or 10pm broadcasts on 11.1 (Clip not available) Explore Minnesotahttps://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/halloween-pawty-dog-costume-contest-to-benefit-ruff-start-rescue/41369#:~:text=Dates,1%2D4%20pm Pioneer Presshttps://www.twincities.com/events/#/details/halloween-paw-ty-dog-costume-contest-benefiting-ruff-start-rescue/17151620/2025-11-01T13 Mpls St. Paul Mag Giving Guidehttps://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/giving-guide-2025/ Star Tribunehttps://www.startribune.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/show/details/trunk-treat-and-adoption-event-at-blaine-fleet-farm/17151604/2025-10-25t09September 2025https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/local-city-ordinances-driving-a-state-level-pet-sale-debate&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTkyNjQyNzg5MDkxMzk0ODE2NDIaMjY1MTY3ZTQ0MjNkOTI5NDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw13VZygvFgq3NiJqOuoV2Q1Meet Dunkin, Bloomington’s future community comfort dog | City of Bloomington 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2025https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://wamiz.co.uk/news/185765/pitbull-dumped-like-rubbish-metal-crate-freezing-cold-sparks-outrage&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTc4MDc5Mzk3ODk5MjE3OTc3NjQyGjYwMGNkMGUyYWI0YWJjMGI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3tE1Wns5g7yvx9lO6a2Cyqhttps://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/marie-vangorden-1092717594&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc4MDc5Mzk3ODk5MjE3OTc3NjQyGjYwMGNkMGUyYWI0YWJjMGI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0X3j0JYpGMN2vo7w8Za-MyMeet Alli, a fully-trained senior pup – CBS MinnesotaStarving and freezing, two puppies finally come out of their hiding spot under a deck thanks to their rescuers’ clever trick.February 2025https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/quiet-shelter-dog-reaches-paw-through-kennel-not-realizing-shes-differenthttps://www.isanti-chisagocountystar.com/news/exploring-the-world-of-pet-enrichment/article_d5d3bd1a-e4b2-11ef-bf9e-6b9dbe59218e.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets-animals/quiet-shelter-dog-reaches-paw-through-kennel-not-realizing-shes-different/ar-AA1yubbmhttps://www.hometownsource.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event%2F2865876-ruff-start-rescue-s-dating-with-dogs-singles-social-dog-friendly-valentine-s-day-eventhttps://kdhlradio.com/ixp/65/p/princeton-animal-rescue-founder-wins-big-award/https://minnesotasnewcountry.com/princeton-animal-rescue-founder-wins-big-award/https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/02/13/twin-cities-weekend-events-valentines-day-love-is-blindhttps://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/carrier-dumped-on-sidewalk-in-middle-of-the-night-held-someone-pregnant-insidehttps://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/02/20/ask-azure-davis-is-it-the-right-time-for-a-pet-dog-cathttps://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/puppies-rescued-after-surviving-extreme-cold-underneath-porch-of-minnesota-homehttps://www.fox9.com/news/puppies-rescued-cokato-ruff-start-rescuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D8ertA7p3Ahttps://www.newsbreak.com/e/67b776d86509cbb87622aeb1-wags-to-richeshttps://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/minnesota-rescue-saves-2-abandoned-puppies-found-living-under-frozen-porch/89-1b9db62a-d40c-4224-8d18-2e2366c16dbchttps://www.wkyc.com/article/life/animals/minnesota-rescue-saves-2-abandoned-puppies-found-living-under-frozen-porch/89-1b9db62a-d40c-4224-8d18-2e2366c16dbchttps://www.aol.com/puppies-rescued-surviving-extreme-cold-180704559.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/puppies-found-subzero-temperatures-underneath-190640104.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEV0_srMmN4hSvU7pMqbFKtEsNWdXQXxUNv76m1ugHVMUW-IYR4ornA7Bl09rV3B0I9VF5U-a-TAc48XHbNDYjoOKF_u–Jgv4V_9kLb3eBapvGflkOXDwhFrSiJtrsK9znMhcdgruXbzRHc6qOXRa8S4gtCR2LLq7OtvhqR-w80https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/frostbitten-puppies-dumped-in-freezing-weather-huddled-under-porch-to-survivehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/27/german-shepherd-puppies-minnesota-rescue/80499559007/https://people.com/german-shepherd-puppies-found-cowering-under-porch-on-coldest-day-of-year-exclusive-11688898https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.aol.com/puppies-rescued-surviving-extreme-cold-180704559.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTczOTc2MTQwNTcyMjQ2ODY3NTgyGjkxMzlkMDhmYjQyNGE5MDk6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0E_AHR_h6rY8dAmFnpwk-9January 2025https://www.stcloudlive.com/news/local/wiener-dog-race-raises-funds-in-memory-of-hockey-player-charlie-boikehttps://knsiradio.com/2025/01/13/local-animal-shelter-to-benefit-from-saturday-hockey-fundraiser/https://ccxmedia.org/news/a-closer-look-at-animal-rescues-where-lost-pets-go/https://www.newsbreak.com/e/676293ce6509cbb876a01d09-rsr-rangers-volunteer-winter-series-direct-animal-contacthttps://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/01/29/business-journal-2025-40-under-40-honorees-third.htmlhttps://www.kare11.com/events?_evDiscoveryPath=/event%2F2865876-ruff-start-rescue-s-dating-with-dogs-singles-social-dog-friendly-valentine-s-day-eventhttps://www.hometownsource.com/elk_river_star_news/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2865876-ruff-start-rescue-s-dating-with-dogs-singles-social-dog-friendly-valentine-s-day-event
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Ruff Start Rescue In The News
From rescuing more pets to educating owners, see what the news has said about RSR’s impact across the state and beyond.
2025
November 2025
https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/give-to-the-max-day-returns-nov-20/article_7bb431e0-48f7-4e37-9593-2d308d7355b8.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/meet-mollie-a-pitbull-terrier-mix-with-ruff-start-rescue/
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-julie-lessard/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/give-animals-a-second-chance-at-ruff-start-rescue-on-give-to-the-max-day/89-13e74409-e6aa-4ea2-a58e-ef5ada6847c0
October 2025
Pitbull Awareness Month
Pitched all segment opportunities (except WCCO because of regular segment): KARE Saturday, FOX 9 Weekeday and Weekends, KARE 11 Saturday and Noon Show. Also sent details to Strib, PP, MPR.
MN Live Segment on Pitbull Awareness Month with Tandoor!
https://kstp.com/…/meet-your-new-best-friend-tandoor/
WCCO Forever Fridays- Tip!
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/meet-tip-in-need-of-a-forever-home/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
Halloween Pawty at Forgotten Star Brewing
Pitched all print Strib, PP, Fridley newspaper, Event websites, MN Monthly, MSP Mag, BMTN, Axios and more.
KARE-TV
Ran photos from the event on the 5 and/or 10pm broadcasts on 11.1 (Clip not available)
Explore Minnesota
https://www.exploreminnesota.com/event/halloween-pawty-dog-costume-contest-to-benefit-ruff-start-rescue/41369#:~:text=Dates,1%2D4%20pm
Pioneer Press
https://www.twincities.com/events/#/details/halloween-paw-ty-dog-costume-contest-benefiting-ruff-start-rescue/17151620/2025-11-01T13
Mpls St. Paul Mag Giving Guide
https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/giving-guide-2025/
Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/show/details/trunk-treat-and-adoption-event-at-blaine-fleet-farm/17151604/2025-10-25t09
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