By Sam Sommers Almost every winter in Minnesota, we experience something that we nicknamed “The Polar Vortex.” The temperatures drop with highs sitting around 0°F and lows anywhere between -10° …
This time of year, it’s hard to be an animal lover. From stray cats darting across icy roads to dogs being left outdoors for long periods of time, animal advocates …
By Sam Sommers One day, a restaurant full of patrons in South Korea were surprised when a Jindo with no collar or tags trotted inside and circled around the tables …
A freak accident broke this puppy’s neck. Fresita was playing with another dog and ran into a wall. This collision left her disoriented and in pain. She couldn’t even open …
Poor, poor Petal. This little one-year-old Chihuahua mix from Texas joined Ruff Start Rescue this past October. We had no idea the road she was about to travel. Once she …
Before Thanksgiving last year, some staff and volunteers took a trip to Texas to visit our rescue partner Harris County Animal Shelter. No matter how much we know about what …
Princess and Chip were ten weeks old and ready to be spayed and neutered at the Rescue’s office in Princeton. But with an exam prior, we discovered that Princess and …
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 …
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Posted: February 8, 2021 by Kayla Knudsen
Keeping Your Dog Entertained Indoors
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Posted: February 5, 2021 by Kayla Knudsen
Winter Warning: Adequate Shelter for Animals in the Cold
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Posted: January 29, 2021 by Kayla Knudsen
Rain
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Posted: December 7, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Fresita
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Posted: December 7, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Petal
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Posted: November 30, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Diamond in the Ruff
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Posted: November 19, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Princess and Chip
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Posted: November 16, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Rainy
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Posted: November 15, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Vail
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Posted: November 12, 2020 by Kayla Knudsen
Arnie