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Give to the Max Day
FundraiserHelp us inspire generosity this Give to the Max Day! Your gift to the Matching Fund will be used as a challenge to the community, doubling the impact of every donation made during the event. By con...
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Dollars for Dudley
FundraiserDudley, an 8-year-old Old English Bulldog, was found as a stray and brought into one of our local impound partners. When he arrived, it was clear he had been through so much - bloody urine, painful...
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Ruff Start Rescue’s Education Program
FundraiserRuff Start Rescue’s Education Program inspires compassion and responsible pet ownership by engaging children and families through interactive lessons, activity packets, and community outreach. In 2...
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Keeping Pets with Their Families: Owner Surrender Prevention Program
FundraiserRuff Start Rescue’s Owner Surrender Prevention Program provides veterinary care grants to help families cover unexpected medical expenses for their pets. When emergencies arise—such as illness, inj...
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15 Year Anniversary Open House
FundraiserJoin Ruff Start Rescue as we celebrate an incredible milestone: 15 years of lifesaving work and more than 30,000 animals rescued! This open house is our way of thanking the fosters, volunteers, don...
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Save Rico’s Sight: Give Him a Future Full of Light
FundraiserRico’s world is fading. 💔 This sweet 2-year-old Pitbull mix has already lost sight in his right eye due to painful complications, and vets say it can’t be saved. Without urgent surgery, his left e...
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URGENT: Champagne Needs a Foster Home 🚨
FundraiserChampagne’s story is heartbreaking. This young pittie/boxer mix was a happy, healthy 50+ lb girl when she first came through a local animal control earlier this spring. She was adopted in May… an...
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Emergency Help Needed for One of Our Texas Pups - Jeremiah
FundraiserEmergency Surgery - Foreign Body Obstruction
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Humane World for Animals
FundraiserSix dogs. Six second chances. Thanks to our friends at Humane World for Animals, six dogs are now on their way to Minnesota and to brighter futures with Ruff Start Rescue. Our incredible voluntee...
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Building on our impact, the next chapter of Ruff Start Rescue
FundraiserBuilding for the Future Ruff Start Rescue is growing to better serve animals and the people who love them. Last year’s expansion gave us safer access and more space for animals, but we’re not st...
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Blog-Inspired Giving Page
FundraiserAt Ruff Start Rescue, every animal has a story. If one of our blog posts led you here, thank you for being part of their next chapter. Use this donation page to support their care — and feel free t...
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2025 Ruff Start Rescue Charity Team - Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
Peer-to-peer FundraiserRuff Start Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit companion animal rescue that radiates compassion and dedication. Our unwavering mission extends beyond borders, reaching communities throughout Minneso...
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2025 Ruff Start Rescue Charity Team - Grandma's Marathon & Half Marathon
Peer-to-peer FundraiserRuff Start Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit companion animal rescue that radiates compassion and dedication. Our unwavering mission extends beyond borders, reaching communities throughout Minneso...
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