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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 Sebastian's adoption status with email updates.
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Sebastian

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, Puppy
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 Bintje's adoption status with email updates.
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Bintje

Rat

Female, Young
St. Paul, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Evie's adoption status with email updates.
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Evie

Australian Shepherd/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 11 mos
Buffalo, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Tater Tot's adoption status with email updates.
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Tater Tot

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
Plymouth, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Dallas C17477's adoption status with email updates.
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Dallas C17477

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Shepherd/Beagle

Male, 3 mos
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Yeti's adoption status with email updates.
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Yeti

Great Pyrenees/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Minneapolis, MN

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