The seven-month-old pup couldn’t open her mouth more than an inch, making eating, drinking, and playing nearly impossible. We’re not sure how long she experienced this discomfort, and the cause …
Vail's Story By: Brent Honcharenko Vail came to Ruff Start Rescue (RSR) in April 2019 after she and about twenty other dogs were found in kennels along the side of …
Arnie’s leg with a bullet wound. At the time, he didn’t have a name. He spent months roaming the countryside looking for food and a safe place to rest, things …
By Brent Honcharenko From the hellish life he was rescued from, he had every right to not trust anyone. But that isn’t the dog Canyon was or is. Instead, he …
Kobe’s situation left us speechless. Quills infected his mouth, causing his neck to swell. At the same time, months of neglect made Kobe critically underweight and unloved. He was saved …
Did you know Ruff Start Rescue saves thousands of animals locally AND nationally? We transport companion animals from partner shelters and rescues across Minnesota and the United States to Ruff …
Since the rescue was formed in 2010, we have been committed to helping local animals and their people. True to our mission, we will always do our best to assist …
Happy Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Most animal rescue and welfare organizations – both foster-based and not – are celebrating shelter dogs all October long in an effort to raise awareness …
To my mom, Shelby. If you’re reading this, I have fallen asleep for the last time. But since I couldn’t tell you in words before, I wanted to tell you …
Ruff Start Rescue is inviting you to ‘Ride Along’ with us as we transport companion animals from partner shelters and rescues across Minnesota and the United States to Ruff Start …
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Posted: November 16, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Rainy
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Vail
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Arnie
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Canyon
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Kobe’s Journey
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Ruff Start Rescue Transport Ride Along: October 24
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Posted: October 19, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Lone Star to North Star Rescue®Relief Program
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Posted: October 16, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Adopt a Shelter Dog – From a Foster-Based Rescue!
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Posted: October 9, 2020 by Ruff Start Rescue
Love, Hazel
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Posted: October 7, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Ruff Start Rescue Transport Ride Along: October 10