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 ...

Ruff Start Rescue Pet Photo Calendar ContestThe annual Calendar Contest brings together animal lovers across our community to celebrate their pets - whether they are Ruff Start alumni or not. Parti...

Join Ruff Start Rescue as we celebrate an incredible milestone: 16 years of lifesaving work and more than 33,000 animals rescued! This open house is our way of thanking the fosters, volunteers, d...

A pacifier nearly cost Solana her life. 💔 When Solana arrived in rescue from a local impound last week, she seemed like a fairly typical new arrival, sweet, affectionate, and ready for a fresh s...

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Ruff 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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Give animals a second chance by donating today! Ruff Start Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of animals in need. We improve animal welfare in communities through adoption, education, and p...