At Ruff Start Rescue, saving animals takes a community. From the fosters who open their homes and volunteers who give their time to the businesses that find creative ways to … 
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 … 
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, … Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, 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 … Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
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 … Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
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, … Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
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 … Category: Advocacy, Cats, Critters, Dogs, Education, Mission, News Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, ruff start rescue
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 … 
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 … Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
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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Partner Spotlight: GS-JJ Helps Ruff Start Rescue Spread the Word
Posted: September 21, 2026 by Lara Clasen
Category: Mission, News Tags: animal, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
Expanding to Meet the Growing Need
Posted: August 13, 2026 by Lara Clasen
Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News Tags: animal, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The People of Ruff Start Rescue
Posted: April 8, 2026 by Crystal Bowen
Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The People of Ruff Start Rescue
Posted: January 1, 2026 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The Story of Harlow
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
The Story of Anne Bonney
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Cats, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
Give to the Max with Holiday Gifts
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Lara Clasen
Category: Advocacy, Cats, Critters, Dogs, Education, Mission, News Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, ruff start rescue
A Letter from Azure
Posted: November 20, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
5 Reasons to Give to the Max 2025
Posted: November 17, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Advocacy, Education, Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue
An Update on Tinkerbell
Posted: November 16, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue