Ruff Start Rescue Office: 12526 319th Ave, Princeton, MN 55371
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick up what you need anytime during office hours. To find out what is available, email your Foster Manager.
Outside office hours:
Email your Foster Manager for supplies to be left in the bin outside for pick-up.
Ruff Start Contact Information (FRC)
Whether you are a new foster, or a recurring foster, here is some important contact information on who to call for any questions you may have during your fostering journey!
Medical
Emergency
For emergencies that happen 6 am – 6 pm M-F, email the Foster Medical Manager: erica.jusczak@ruffstartrescue.org and vetting@ruffstartresuce.org with “URGENT” in the subject line.
after hours Emergency
For emergencies outside of business hours (6 pm – 6 am M-F and weekends) call vetting at 763-334-5241.
Not sure if it’s an emergency?
View this document: Medical Emergency Levels
general vetting questions
Email: erica.jusczak@ruffstartrescue.org
Foster Managers
Amber Wiesender – amber.wiesender@ruffstartrescue.org
Steffani Saniti – steffani.saniti@ruffstartrescue.org
Supplies
Ruff Start Rescue Office: 12526 319th Ave, Princeton, MN 55371
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick up what you need anytime during office hours. To find out what is available, email your Foster Manager.
Outside office hours:
Email your Foster Manager for supplies to be left in the bin outside for pick-up.
Supply houses
There are supply houses located around the state. Identify the one closest to you from the map shown below.
Reach out to the contact person via their preferred method of contact to find out if they have what you need and arrange pick up. If specialty items are needed, email your Foster Manager.
Advice
Specific to you or your foster
Such as:
Email: Your Foster Manager
general advice
Such as:
Post on the Facebook Foster/Volunteer page here or reach out to your Foster Manager.
Behavior
Serious behavior concerns
Such as:
Email your Foster Manager for guidance and to see if a consultation with a paid trainer is warranted.
minor behavior concerns
Such as:
Email Volunteer Trainer email group with description of the issue. Copy your Foster Manager. volunteertrainers@ruffstartrescue.org.
Bios
text
To have your foster’s bio updated, fill out the Animal Bio Google Form found here, or email petprofiles@ruffstartrescue.org.
Here are some tips on how to capture great photos of your foster!
You can request assistance from one of our Photographer Coordinator, Tammy, by emailing tammy.culligan@ruffstartrescue.org. Tammy will work with the Volunteer Photographers and the Foster to find a date/time that works for you.
Apps
applications and the adoption process
Such as:
Email the Application Manager that sent you the app, or email applications@ruffstartrescue.org if it is a general or time-sensitive, after-hours question.