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Ruff Start Rescue Animal rescue in Princeton, MN

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.

Contact
Address
PO Box 129
Princeton, MN 55371
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Adoptable pets at Ruff Start Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Panda Express's adoption status with email updates.
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Panda Express

Lionhead

Female
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Cotton's adoption status with email updates.
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Cotton

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Squirt's adoption status with email updates.
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Squirt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Sneezers's adoption status with email updates.
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Sneezers

Pomeranian

Male, Adult
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Milky Way's adoption status with email updates.
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Milky Way

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Holic's adoption status with email updates.
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Holic

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Love's adoption status with email updates.
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Love

Siamese

Female, Adult
Princeton, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Scramble's adoption status with email updates.
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Scramble

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Princeton, MN

Rescue FAQs

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.

Adoption application

https://ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/

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We'll also keep you updated on Tuck's adoption status with email updates.
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Tuck

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Reba D16142's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba D16142

Goberian

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Minnetonka, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Powder's adoption status with email updates.
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Powder

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Dora D16058's adoption status with email updates.
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Dora D16058

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Minnetonka, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Louie *Meet me at the Lakeville Petsmart*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Louie *Meet me at the Lakeville Petsmart*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Buffalo, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Charleston's adoption status with email updates.
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Charleston

Shih Tzu/Pekingese

Male, Senior
St. Louis Park, MN

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