Meet Crystal Bowen  Crystal with first foster, Dotty. Crystal joined the Ruff Start Rescue team in October 2025 as the Director of Advancement. She’s spent her career building donor relationships, …

Meet Dr. Jeremy Riddle The People of Ruff Start Rescue Dr. Jeremy Riddle is Ruff Start Rescue’s medical director. He grew up in Moorhead, MN, and attended veterinary school at Iowa …

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 …

The people of RSR: Emily S. Emily is the Executive Assistant at Ruff Start Rescue, supporting Executive Director Azure Davis since 2023. Before joining the team, she worked in the …

Ruff Start Rescue is making headlines! From incredible rescue stories to community partnerships, local and national media outlets are sharing the impact we’re making for animals in need. We’ve gathered …

The people of Ruff Start: Sammie B. Samantha (Sammie) is the Director of Operations at Ruff Start Rescue, a position she has held for the past five years. She brings a …