Ruff Start Rescue

Animal rescue in Princeton, Minnesota

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PO Box 129, Princeton, MN 55371

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Adoptable Pets at Ruff Start Rescue

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Challah

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Sallie

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Adult

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Prince Percival

Guinea Pig

Male

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Amberly

Jindo

Female, Adult

Princeton, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Zara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Masala

Calico

Female, Young

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Simba

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Violet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Vortex

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Princeton, MN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
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Rescue FAQs

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue that primarily serves communities throughout the state of Minnesota, as well as states in the south with severe pet overpopulation. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other critters. Most of our work is accomplished by a complex network of volunteers, fosters, and supporters, all of whom come together to save thousands of animals each year. Since our inception, we’ve firmly believed that a home is usually a far more desirable environment than a shelter or a kennel for most companion animals in need of a forever family. As a result, we rely nearly exclusively on volunteers to provide foster homes for rescued pets until they find their adoptive homes. Please note: this means no animals are available at our facility for public viewing. Each pet in our care is provided with routine vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, microchipped, given internal and external parasite preventatives, and tested for common bloodborne pathogens such as heartworm and feline leukemia. Advanced veterinary care is provided to any animal that requires such services before adoption. If you are interested in fostering, adopting, or volunteering, please fill out an applicable application at our website: www.ruffstartrescue.org.
The entire state of Minnesota as well as its bordering states, with a special focus on the Central Minnesota and Greater Twin Cities area.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

After adoption we’d love to remain a resource for you if you have questions or concerns you need help addressing with your new pet. Please reach out to us at adoptionfollowup@ruffstartrescue.org if we can be of any assistance.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Ruff Start Rescue

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Tinker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos

Zimmerman, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Skye

Domestic Shorthair

Female

Zimmerman, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Nugget

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Zimmerman, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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