Mission – Ruff Start Rescue

Posted: August 13, 2026 by Lara Clasen

Expanding to Meet the Growing Need

By Mary Christine Kane The animals need us. That’s why we’ve broken ground on the next chapter for Ruff Start Rescue. We are expanding by nearly 3,000 square feet to …

Posted: April 8, 2026 by Crystal Bowen

The People of Ruff Start Rescue

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, …

Posted: March 9, 2026 by Kelli Hanson

BTS: Ruff Start Rescue Transport

Lone Star to North Star Rescue® Relief Program: Behind the Scenes of a Ruff Start Rescue Transport Every Lone Star to North Star Rescue Relief journey begins with a ride. …

Posted: January 1, 2026 by Kelli Hanson

The People of Ruff Start Rescue

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 …

Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson

The Story of Harlow

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 …

Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson

The Story of Anne Bonney

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, …

Posted: November 20, 2025 by Lara Clasen

Give to the Max with Holiday Gifts

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 …

Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson

A Letter from Azure

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 …

Posted: November 17, 2025 by Kelli Hanson

5 Reasons to Give to the Max 2025

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 …

Posted: November 16, 2025 by Kelli Hanson

An Update on Tinkerbell

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 …

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