Uncategorized – Ruff Start Rescue

Posted: January 1, 2025 by Kelli Hanson

Adopters Welcome: The Conversation-Based Approach

At Ruff Start Rescue, connecting people and pets has always been central to our mission, fuelling both our most ambitious initiatives and our daily efforts. Whether you’re new to …

Posted: November 1, 2023 by Kelli Hanson

DOUBLE Your Impact Today!

Unleash the Power of Giving – Double your Donation Today! The Minnesota giving holiday – Give to the Max, is coming up on November 16. We have a life-changing goal …

Posted: October 30, 2023 by Kelli Hanson

Help RSR Kick Start the Giving Season

Give to the Max Day is right around the corner; on Thursday, November 16! Give to the Max Day (GTMD) is Minnesota’s largest fundraising giving holiday – supporting Minnesota nonprofits …

A kitten holding it's paws up by their face

Posted: March 3, 2022 by Kelli Hanson

Did you know that declawing is illegal in 27 countries?

Declawing is the amputation of a cat's toe at the first joint. It's a major surgery that will leave your cat in pain, possibly for the rest of their life. …

Posted: December 16, 2021 by Kelli Hanson

Rosabella

Trapped in a crate while the winter temperature continued to drop, Rosabella didn't have much time left. She wrapped herself as tight as she could to repel the frigid weather …

Posted: October 20, 2021 by Kelli Hanson

2022 Ruff Start Rescue Calendar Contest + Fundraiser

Ruff Start is putting together a 2022 calendar to raise much-needed funds for the animals in our care and we want your pets to be a part of it! Here's …