RUFF Walking Home Project

01/20/2026

09/19/2025

08/27/2025

There are some updates I wish I never had to write. 💔

Melon’s pathology report came back, and the news is devastating — it’s an invasive mammary carcinoma that has already spread to her lymph nodes. There’s nothing we can do to stop the cancer.

But here’s what we can do: we can love her through the time she has left. Melon is now with a wonderful hospice foster, where she will know nothing but comfort, dignity, and love for the rest of her days.

Her belly will never again long for food.
She will never be cold or too hot.
She will never wonder if someone cares.

She sleeps in a bed now. She has soft blankets. She snuggles with a tiny human just for fun. And when the time comes, she will be walked home surrounded by love — the way every dog deserves.

Thank you to everyone who helped us fight for her. Melon will never again be alone.

If you’d like to help us continue caring for hospice dogs like Melon, you can donate here: https://ruffrescuewalkercounty.org/donate/
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06/09/2025

Meet Sasha , she has been in our Hospice program for over year now . The girl is absolutely precious, she is around 9/10 years old with a heart issue , and she is left with her front legs that don’t work the best due to strokes she had before coming into our program !

06/09/2025

Walking Home Project will soon be offering the public a chance to become a hospice foster. Stay tuned for details!

06/09/2025

🐾 Open Your Heart, Offer a Home: Become a Hospice Foster for Dogs 🐾

At RUFF Rescuers United for Furbabies, we believe that every dog deserves to feel loved and cherished, especially in their final days. Our Hospice Foster Program offers terminally ill or senior dogs a peaceful and loving environment where they can live out their remaining time with dignity and comfort.

What We Provide:

All medical expenses covered

Ongoing support from our dedicated team

What You Provide:

A warm, safe, and loving home

Daily care, companionship, and comfort

A compassionate heart ready to make a difference

By opening your home, you offer these deserving dogs a chance to experience love, comfort, and peace. Your role as a hospice foster is invaluable, providing a sanctuary where these dogs can feel cherished until they peacefully cross the rainbow bridge.

Interested in making a profound impact? Apply today: Hospice Foster Application

09/18/2024

09/18/2024

01/23/2024

We are a group of volunteers dedicated to saving pets in Walker Co., AL by serving as the stepping stone between shelter to reputable rescues or forever homes