By Sam Sommers For many dogs that end up in rural shelters, rescue is their last hope. Edwin is a senior Boxer mix who was surrendered by his original owner …

By Brent Honcharenko To look at him when he was found wandering the streets in Houston, TX, many would not have offered much hope. When he was picked up by …

By Brent Honcharenko Found wandering the streets in Houston, Texas, he was skittish, reserved, and very cautious of those around him, especially men. His behavior suggested he may have experienced …

In Laredo, Texas, a rural animal shelter holds the fate of hundreds of animals every day. On the USA/Mexico border, a roof covers concrete kennel walls while open-air flows through …

Helping Texas after disastrous winter weather Since news broke of the terrible conditions in Texas, Ruff Start has been working behind the scenes, arranging FIVE Texas transports to save 150+ …

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 …

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 …