Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue in Minnesota.
Joined July 2010
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Our Summer Merch Pre-Order is here! ☀️
We've got brand-new designs, fresh takes on some fan favorites, and all the essentials you need for a summer spent supporting rescue pets. Think tees, tanks, totes, cooler bags, and even a beach towel.
Shop here: ruffstart-summer26.itemorder…
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Larry is a shy little guinea pig who’s still learning that people can be pretty great… but snack bags are already 100% trustworthy. If you hear a tiny “wheek” at the sound of treats, that’s Larry showing you his true motivation.
Find our critters here: ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/ad…
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May impact at Ruff Start Rescue!
Because of our community, we were able to:
🐾 Welcome 325 animals
🐾 Celebrate 244 adoptions
🐾 Reach 437 kids and 39 adults through our education program
🐾 Welcome 14 volunteers
🐾 Distribute 9,776 pet items to community members in need
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238 kittens at Ruff Start Rescue right now, and the season is just getting started. 🐱
Azure joined our friends at @WCCO to discuss kitten season and our increasing need for neonatal and kitten fosters.
View the segment: cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/…
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This sweet girl has already lived through more “restarts” than any dog should, but Isekai has come out the other side resilient, happy, and ready for her new home. ❤️
Learn more about fostering or adopting her: ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/ad…
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It's the perfect time to make a lasting impact. 💙
When you become a monthly donor through our Pack Leaders program, you're helping provide consistent support for animals and the people who love them.
Ready to make a difference every month? giveffect.com/campaigns/3219…
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A vetting volunteer couldn’t stop thinking about one Ridglan beagle… then spotted her in a Ruff Start social post. She messaged us, applied the moment Winnie was listed, and this weekend drove from WI to MN to take her home. 💙
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Looking for a new best friend this #NationalBestFriendsDay? 😻
Many of our adoptable cats are waiting to meet their future families at our adoption center partners.
Find out more: ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/ad…
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Unlike many small animals, guinea pigs are precocial, meaning they arrive fully furred, with their eyes open, and looking like tiny versions of adult guinea pigs almost immediately after birth.
These 2 were born in their foster home last weekend. Here they are at 1 day old!
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At 12 years old, Honey Buns is proof that age is just a number. 💕
She still loves to play, adores being close to her people, and has never met a stranger.
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A huge day for pets and the people who love them. 🐾
Last Friday’s Vaccine-Only Wellness Clinic helped 226 animals receive essential, affordable care, making preventative veterinary services more accessible for families across our community.
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Charlie is a smart, goofy, and loyal young guy who loves nothing more than being close to his people, whether that’s on the couch, by your side while you work, or following you from room to room. 🥰
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Volunteers Needed! 🐾
Want to make a difference for animals in need? Whether you enjoy working directly with pets, helping at events, assisting behind the scenes, or using your unique skills to support our mission, we'd love to have you on our team.
ruffstartrescue.org/get-invo…
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June is #AdoptACatMonth! 🐱
There has never been a better time to meet your new best friend. Adopt, foster, share, or support. Every action helps cats in need find their way home.
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Chico and Sonch are a bonded chinchilla duo who are learning to trust, one gentle moment (and treat) at a time. 💙
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Join us Sunday, May 31st, from 12–2 PM at the PetSmart in St. Louis Park to meet some of our adoptables! 🐾
And don’t forget to stop by the in-store cat adoption center while you’re there.
Learn more: facebook.com/share/1GbKoQgmZ…
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A fresh start is just a road trip away 🐾
Our next Lone Star to North Star crew is heading north on April 11th, ready to leave Texas behind for soft landings, cozy homes, and the chance at something better.
Meet the incoming crew:
ruffstartrescue.org/.../adop…
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Meet your future shadow on four paws. 🩷
This sweet, goofy girl lives for her people: couch cuddles, walk adventures, kitchen supervision, and basically being wherever you are at all times.
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At Ruff Start Rescue, our mission goes beyond saving animals; it’s about keeping pets in loving homes and supporting the people who care for them. 💙
That’s why we’re opening our doors for a Community Giveback Day on Thursday, June 4th, from 3–6 PM
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