For years, she was known by a number. Today, she’s Marshmallow. 💙 In May, Ruff Start Rescue welcomed five beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms, where they had been bred and used for research. Today, one of those beagles is Marshmallow. She gets to curl up on cozy couches, spend time with other

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For years, she was known by a number. Today, she’s Marshmallow. 💙 In May, Ruff Start Rescue welcomed five beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms, where they had been bred and used for research. Today, one of those beagles is Marshmallow. She gets to curl up on cozy couches, spend time with other

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Karma has two very important qualifications for her next home: a willingness to provide belly rubs and an appreciation for a girl with ✨opinions✨. This brindle beauty is potty trained, walks great on a leash, knows sit and shake, and has even shown off her excellent office manners as her foster

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Somebody needs to be getting ALL of Gomez’s love every single day. 💙 This sweet boy has so much affection to give, and we’d love to see him get the chance to enjoy life in a foster home of his own! Sign up to foster at ruffstartrescue.org. Questions? Email foster@ruffstartrescue.org. #Ad

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NEW WEBSITE, SAME MISSION! 💙 Our new website is officially live, and we can’t wait for you to explore! Looking to adopt, ready to sign up to foster, interested in volunteering, or curious about the many ways you can support our work? Our refreshed website makes it easier to find the informati

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Sable deserves a soft place to land. 💚 This sweet, laid-back 5-year-old girl was found wandering around an apartment complex and is now waiting at a local impound. Despite being on her own, she’s remained gentle and trusting, with striking green eyes and a calm personality that makes her easy to

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All it took was one person to change Delaney’s world. For 58 days, Delaney waited behind kennel bars. Then an everyday hero stepped up, and she finally got to leave the shelter behind. This is what good exists looks like. It’s ordinary people doing extraordinary things every single day. Show

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There’s a lot of hard news in the world, but good is happening every day. 💙 We recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Ruff Start Rescue’s new 2,920-square-foot expansion, joined by the Elk River Chamber, our staff, and board members! This milestone means more space for veterinary care, ne

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Delaney really needs someone in her corner. She has been at a local shelter for 51 days and is now considered urgent. This approximately 3-year-old Pit Bull mix was found as a stray wearing a collar with a broken-off tie-out. Sadly, nobody came looking for her. When Delaney first arrived, she

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Chai Latte has spent 39 days waiting for her life to begin. At around 1 year old, Chai is a friendly, energetic girl who loves people and is ready for a life beyond the kennel. She’s curious and playful, and she’d thrive with a foster who can give her plenty of exercise, enrichment, structure, a

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Tank Sinatra has been waiting at a local impound for 37 days, and we’re hoping his next chapter can start with a foster home. 💙 This 6-year-old Lab mix is a happy, playful guy who loves tennis balls, toys, and attention. He’s done well meeting other dogs and is ready for a change of scenery.

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As we put the finishing touches on our expansion, something pretty exciting is happening: our feline friends are officially moving into their brand-new cat spaces! 🐱⁠ ⁠ Adoptable Ziggy is making history as the very first resident of the expansion! ⁠ ⁠ These new spaces give us more room to care

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What a day at Ruff Start Rescue! Thank you to everyone who came out to Princeton for our 16th Anniversary Party & Open House. We had such a fun afternoon celebrating 16 years of rescue, checking out our new space, meeting adoptable animals, snuggling kittens and puppies, enjoying great food, ch

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77 days. Lady Barkington is still waiting. 💔 This playful, chatty girl has spent more than two months in a local impound, and she’s now considered URGENT. We really need to find her a foster home. Lady has plenty of personality and would love a canine buddy who’s ready to play. Most of all, s

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Seven puppies. One very big dose of puppy cuteness. 😍 Patton, Parker, Peta, Panda, Paco, Pope, and Patch have been keeping their fosters busy with their adorable antics! Head to ruffstartrescue.org to get to know each pup. #puppies #minnesota #adoptme #adoptdontshop #rescue #

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Oakley has made it to Ruff Start, but her journey is only beginning. 💙 This sweet girl is estimated to be just 10 months to 1 year old, and when she arrived at a local impound, she weighed only 19 pounds. She was extremely emaciated, but somehow, she was still overflowing with happiness. Her tai

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All Edith Marmalade wants is a quiet place to feel safe. 🧡 This sweet tabby is currently waiting at a local impound, where she spends much of her time tucked into her hidey cube. The shelter environment is a lot for her, and we know she’ll need some time to adjust, but Edith is friendly and acce

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Can you picture your name here? Development Director Crystal is standing in the space where our donor recognition wall will be once our expansion is complete. And there’s still plenty of room for you to be part of it! Sponsoring our expansion is a chance to leave your mark on Ruff Start Rescu

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Want a sneak peek at our new expansion? 👀 Take a walk through the space with us, then come see it in person this Saturday! We’re celebrating Ruff Start Rescue’s 16th Anniversary with an Open House from 11 AM–2 PM, and our expansion will be open for you to explore. Plus, there will be plenty m

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We asked Intake Manager Meg which space in our expansion she’s most excited about, and it’s no surprise that the cat rooms made the top of her list. 🐱 Our three new cat rooms are being designed with comfort and wellness in mind, with natural light, access to secure outdoor catios, and separate v

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