Foster Homes Needed - Ruff Start Rescue

Foster Homes Needed - Ruff Start Rescue Ruff Start Rescue is looking for fosters to open their homes to animals in need. We also ask that you treat your foster animal the same as if it were your own.

Apply today to be a foster: https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/foster-signup/ Foster care is the most important part of Ruff Start Rescue and allows us to continue our lifesaving efforts! The animals depend on people to open their hearts and homes to them and care for them until they are adopted. An RSR foster's responsibility is to love, feed, play, exercise and provide social intera

ction for the foster animal. We ask that you take the animal to vet appointments and handle any medical tasks such as giving daily medications. It's easy to get started! The first step is to fill out the foster signup form. Then you will hear from an RSR representative so you can learn more about what fostering entails and discuss any questions or concerns you have before bringing your first foster animal home. We are excited to save lives with you!

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Sweet & Friendly Lyra! 🐱✨When 1.5-year-old Lyra showed up as a stray at a kind human's home, she ...
09/04/2026

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Sweet & Friendly Lyra! 🐱✨

When 1.5-year-old Lyra showed up as a stray at a kind human's home, she knew just who to ask for help! Her caretaker, Azure, took her in and gave her a safe place to land, but now this lovely girl is ready to find a foster home (and eventually her forever family) through Ruff Start! 🌸

Lyra is a gentle, sweet girl who can be a tiny bit shy when meeting new people, but she warms up in no time once the chin scratches and pets start flowing! She has proven to be a wonderful household companion who is fully litter box trained and gets along great with cat friends and humans ages 5 and up. 🛋️🐾

Here’s the scoop on this pretty lady:
👶 Family Friendly: Great with kids ages 5+ and adults!
🐱 Cat-Approved: Gets along well with other feline buddies.
🏥 Vetting Head Start: Spayed at Ruff Start on 8/26, received a Convenia injection, Praziquantel, and her FVRCP & Rabies vaccines! She will just need routine follow-up vetting through the rescue.

📍 Located in: Princeton, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Lyra
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 1.5 years old / Domestic Short Hair / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, Kids (5+), and Cats (untested with dogs)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Spayed (8/26/26)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Litter box trained. Friendly and sweet, warms up quickly with affection. Partially vetted (spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, Convenia) and will complete remaining routine vetting through Ruff Start.

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help Lyra find her next home? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Located in Princeton, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Lyra with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelter transitions, that share could be the difference between another week of uncertainty and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Sweet Ziggy Needs a Caring Home & Extra TLC! 🐱✨If you’ve got a soft spot for gentle, affectionate cats...
09/04/2026

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Sweet Ziggy Needs a Caring Home & Extra TLC! 🐱✨

If you’ve got a soft spot for gentle, affectionate cats who just need a little extra medical management, Ziggy is ready to steal your heart! 🌸 This sweet girl is a total lovebug who wants nothing more than to be close to her people. She’ll greet you at the door, snuggle up on the couch, sleep right next to you on the bed, and enthusiastically let you know when it’s mealtime! She can be a tad shy with new faces initially, but she warms up quickly with a gentle approach.

Ziggy is currently working through a few ongoing medical issues with our vetting team, including digestive ups and downs (currently on a diet trial), sneezing/congestion, and recent urinary accidents that are being evaluated for a potential UTI. She needs a compassionate foster who can provide a manageable environment while we get her feeling 100%! 🩺💛

Here is what Ziggy’s ideal foster setup looks like:
🛁 Easy-to-Clean Space: Needs a non-carpeted room (like a bathroom, spare room with tile/vinyl, or cat condo) while her urinary and digestive symptoms are being managed and monitored.
👀 Symptom Monitoring: A foster who is home for part of the day to keep an eye on her appetite, hydration, litter box usage, and overall comfort.
🚫 No Dogs: Ziggy is not comfortable around canine friends and needs a dog-free home.
🐱 Cats Okay: Resident cats may be fine, though she’ll need strict initial separation while her health is evaluated.
🍲 Special Diet: Willingness to stick to her prescribed diet trial and administer any needed medications.

📍 Located in: MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Ziggy
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: Domestic Short Hair / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, Kids (cautious/shy at first); Cat-friendly with separation (NO dogs)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Spayed
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Extremely loving and knows her name! Currently working through digestive issues (diet trial), upper respiratory symptoms, and potential UTI/urinary accidents. Requires an easy-to-clean, non-carpeted initial space and symptom tracking.

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help Ziggy heal and thrive in a cozy home? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Located in MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Ziggy with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelter transitions, that share could be the difference between another week of uncertainty and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Evie, the High-Energy Herding Prodigy! 🐶✨If you are an active dog lover who adores smart, driven,...
09/04/2026

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Evie, the High-Energy Herding Prodigy! 🐶✨

If you are an active dog lover who adores smart, driven, and tricks-loving pups, Evie is ready to leap straight into your heart! 🎾⚡ This 3-year-old, 35 lb Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix is the total package of intelligence, beauty, and working-breed enthusiasm.

Evie is a whip-smart gal who already knows "sit," "stay," "shake," "high five," "lay down," and "heel"! She is fully house trained, crate trained, and a fan of fresh fruit and veggie toppers on her dinner. 🍓🥦 She loves running in the yard, gets along great with cats, dogs, and young kids, and is a wonderfully friendly companion.

Here’s the honest scoop on what Evie needs in her foster home:
🏃 Herding Breed Energy: Evie is high-energy and needs a foster who can provide plenty of daily physical exercise and mental enrichment.
🏡 Containment & Boundaries: She is an agile athlete who can jump fences, so a secure yard or supervised leash time is a must!
🐑 Herding Instincts: When she gets super excited, she shows typical breed traits—barking, jumping up, and giving little herding-driven mouth nips. She has no aggression or bite history, but she needs structured outlets for that brainpower!
🐕 Meeting New Friends: She warms up faster to women than men, can be protective of her home, and needs slow, structured introductions when meeting new dogs.

📍 Located in: Pipestone, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Evie
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 3 years old / Border Collie & Australian Shepherd mix / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, Kids, Cats, and Dogs (requires slow introductions with new dogs; warms up faster to women)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Spayed
✅ Special Needs / Notes: House trained & crate trained. High energy; requires secure fence/containment (can jump fences). Knows multiple tricks! Exhibits classic herding instincts (barking, jumping, mild herding nips when excited). UTD on preventatives.

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to give Evie the active, structured home she needs to thrive? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Located in Pipestone, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Evie with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelter transitions, that share could be the difference between another week of uncertainty and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Buddy, the Gentle & Shy Playmate! 🐶✨If you have a soft spot for gentle souls who just need a litt...
09/04/2026

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Buddy, the Gentle & Shy Playmate! 🐶✨

If you have a soft spot for gentle souls who just need a little extra time, patience, and love to bloom, meet Buddy! 🖤 This sweet 1-year-old, 30 lb black mixed-breed boy is looking for a fresh start. He was surrendered simply because his previous home had too many pets and couldn't give him the individual attention he deserves.

Buddy is a very timid guy who gets a little fearful around people and may pancake flat to the ground when someone tries to interact with him. He has zero aggression or bite history; he’s just a shy boy who needs a soft place to land! His absolute favorite thing in the world is playing with other dogs, and having a confident canine companion around will do wonders to help him build trust and gain confidence! 🐾🐶

Here’s the breakdown on what Buddy needs in his foster home:
🏡 Indoor Adjustment: Buddy has primarily lived outdoors up until now. He’ll need a patient guide to help him get used to the sights, sounds, and comforts of living inside a cozy house!
🚽 Potty Training Progress: He is crate trained and doing well with house training overall, but he hasn't learned how to signal when he needs to head outside yet.
🐕 Dog-Friendly: Absolutely loves other dogs! A friendly, confident resident pup would be a huge plus to help show him the ropes.
🧘 Patient Approach: Needs a quiet, understanding foster who will let him decompress at his own pace without forcing interaction before he's ready.

📍 Located in: Hinckley, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Buddy
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 1 year old / Black Mixed Breed / Male
✅ Good with: Dogs! (Extremely shy/timid with humans; untested with cats/kids)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact (will be neutered and fully vetted through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Crate trained. Very timid and fearful of human approach (lowers body to ground; no aggression). Transitioning from outdoor to indoor living. Continuing house training. Excellent with other dogs.

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help Buddy learn that the world is a safe place? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Located in Hinckley, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Buddy with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelter transitions, that share could be the difference between another week of uncertainty and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

Who is the next furry friend on your intake list to feature?

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Sweet Nori Needs a Soft Landing by Sept 11! 🐱✨If you have a big heart, a spare easy-to-clean room, and...
09/04/2026

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Sweet Nori Needs a Soft Landing by Sept 11! 🐱✨

If you have a big heart, a spare easy-to-clean room, and love the idea of a purring little shadow, Nori needs you! 🌸 Sweet little Nori came back into rescue as an urgent return due to medical needs. Her incredible temporary foster stepped up to get her treatment started, but her commitment ends on September 11.

The absolute best part about Nori? She is a total lovebug! Despite dealing with a few health hiccups, this affectionate gal LOVES people, craves snuggles, and will happily climb right into your lap for pets. She has a great appetite, enjoys being active, and is feeling pretty darn good overall! 💗

Here is the honest breakdown of what Nori’s medical care looks like:
🩺 Medical Routine: Nori is currently being treated for skin lesions, mild sneezing/nasal discharge, eye discharge (improving with meds!), and intermittent tummy troubles managed with a probiotic and prescription GI food. She’s also quite thin and needs several small meals throughout the day to gain weight.
🔬 Isolation / Easy-to-Clean Space: She is currently waiting on ringworm test results (expected around Sept 9). Her foster will need a non-carpeted, easy-to-clean space, like a bathroom or cat condo, to keep her separated from resident pets while we await results and continue treatment.
🚽 Litter Box: Improving daily! Uses it consistently for stool and is now using it most of the time for urine (with just the occasional overnight accident).
🗓️ Short-Term Option Available! Her current foster may be able to take her back after October 2, so even a temporary 3-week foster stretch would be a huge lifesaver!

📍 Located in: MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Nori
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: Domestic Short Hair / Female
✅ Good with: Humans of all ages! (Must be kept fully separated from other pets initially)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Spayed
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Extremely affectionate. Needs foster start date of Sept 11. Requires a non-carpeted, separate space (bathroom/condo) for medical isolation. Medical care includes meds, multiple small meals daily, and ongoing monitoring. Short-term commitment (Sept 11 – Oct 2) welcome!

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to give Nori the cozy spot she needs to heal? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Located in MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Nori with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelter transitions, that share could be the difference between another week of uncertainty and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Henry, the Handsome & Independent Explorer! 🐱✨If you love a cat with a fabulous personality, a pl...
09/04/2026

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Henry, the Handsome & Independent Explorer! 🐱✨

If you love a cat with a fabulous personality, a playful spirit, and a healthy respect for personal boundaries, allow us to introduce Henry! 🎩🩶 This handsome 3-year-old grey-and-white tuxedo boy is currently residing at the Ruff Start office, where he’s been showing off his sweet, curious, and delightfully entertaining side.

Henry is a total gentleman who loves a good grooming session (he did wonderfully with a volunteer brush-out!), head scratches, and pets! When he gets out of his condo to explore, he turns into a total goofball: rubbing up against everything, batting toys into the air, and even hunting down the occasional fly. 🪰⚽ When he's ready for a power nap, he thoughtfully puts himself back in his condo to burrow into soft blankets and find the ultimate cozy spot. 🛌

Here’s the honest scoop on what Henry needs in his next foster home:
🧘 Calm & Low-Stress Vibe: In previous environments, Henry could get overstimulated when other animals were nearby (he's given a hiss to passing dogs and preferred space from other cats). He will thrive best as the only pet in a calm, quiet household where he can truly decompress.
👀 Body Language Mindset: Henry is great at letting you know when he needs quiet time. He needs an insightful foster who is comfortable reading cat body language and giving him space when he asks for it!
🏥 Vetting Status: Henry is already neutered and fully up to date on all vaccinations!

📍 Located in: MN (Currently hanging out at the RSR Office!)

Checklist:
✅ Name: Henry
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 3 years old / Domestic Short Hair (Grey & White Tuxedo) / Male
✅ Good with: Adults; prefers a quiet, low-stress home (must be separate from other pets)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Neutered
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Good eater, loves being brushed and playing with toys. Requires a calm, quiet room/space with no other pets and a foster who respects his signals for space when overstimulated. Fully vaccinated.

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to give Henry the peaceful space he needs to shine? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Located in MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Henry with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in office spots or shelters, that share could be the difference between another week waiting and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Karma, All Vibes, No Thoughts! 🐶✨Karma is about a 1.5-year-old Pitbull mix who came into the impo...
09/04/2026

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Karma, All Vibes, No Thoughts! 🐶✨

Karma is about a 1.5-year-old Pitbull mix who came into the impound as a stray. When shelter staff scanned her microchip, it gave them two very important pieces of information: her name is Karma, and her chip profile lists her as a French Bulldog.

Friends, Karma is definitely not a French Bulldog! 😂

What Karma actually is? A gorgeous young bully breed with a stunning dilute brindle coat and wild blue-gray eyes. In true pittie fashion, she possesses that legendary ability to stare deeply into your very soul, making you feel like the most special person in the universe (or at least the person most likely to give her a treat)! 👁️✨

She is pure FUN! Young, goofy, active, and perhaps not burdened by an excessive amount of thoughts, Karma is the ultimate mood booster. After tearing around with a glorious case of the zoomies, she will lean her whole body into you, flop onto her back, and demand full belly rubs. She also takes treats super gently and is just a total sweetheart.

Here’s the scoop on this hilarious gal:
🐕 Dog Tests: Karma did great in her dog test! She can enter new interactions with a bit of young-dog intensity, so she’ll do best with slow, structured introductions with resident dogs to help her learn that every new friendship doesn't need to start at 100%.
💉 Vaccinated: Up to date on Distemper and Bordetella!
🚗 Pickup Details: Located at St. Paul Animal Services (needs pickup within 24–48 hours of tagging). Fosters will need a slip lead and a kennel for safe transport.

📍 Pick-up Location: St. Paul Animal Services in St. Paul, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Karma
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 1.5 years old / Pitbull mix (Definitely NOT a Frenchie!) / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, dogs (requires slow, structured introductions)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact (will be spayed and fully vetted through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Fun, silly, affectionate personality. Deep, soul-gazing eyes! Gentle treat taker. Vaccinated (Distemper, Bordetella). Pick-up in St. Paul within 24–48 hours (slip lead and kennel required).

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help Karma find her next home? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Pick-up in St. Paul, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Karma with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelters, that share could be the difference between another week in a kennel and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Rain, Sweet, Goofy, & Proudly a Total Weirdo! 🐶✨Allow us to introduce Rain, the second half of ou...
09/04/2026

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Rain, Sweet, Goofy, & Proudly a Total Weirdo! 🐶✨

Allow us to introduce Rain, the second half of our resilient dumpster duo and proud mama to 7-month-old TJ! 🌧️💖 Rain and her son were found after someone literally threw them away like trash, but this girl hasn't let a terrible past ruin her vibrant, hilariously quirky spirit. Now that she's safe, Rain is ready to discover that life as a cherished house dog is pure magic!

Rain is a 3.5-year-old female Pitbull with a sleek, athletic build and a personality that is 100% comedy gold. How do we describe her? She is sweet, fun, goofy, nutty, and, let's be real, she's probably not winning any Nobel Prizes for intelligence anytime soon! 🤪 Standout quirks, a heart of pure gold, and a whole lot of enthusiasm for life make her impossible not to love.

Here’s the breakdown on this lovable goofball:
🧸 Family Vibe: Super friendly and happy-go-lucky! Because she gets super excited and can be a bit jumpy and "snatchy" with treats, she’ll do best with older kids who can handle her enthusiastic energy.
🐕 Dog Friends: Rain successfully raised her son TJ and did okay during shelter dog tests. Given her personality, she’d likely do best with a male dog who appreciates her unique brand of weirdness, complete with slow, thoughtful introductions!
❓ Cats: No info on how she feels about feline friends just yet.
💉 Vaccinated & Ready: Up to date on Distemper, Bordetella, and Rabies!
🚗 Pickup Details: Located at St. Paul Animal Services (needs pickup within 24–48 hours of tagging). Fosters will need a slip lead and a kennel for safe transport.

📍 Pick-up Location: St. Paul Animal Services in St. Paul, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Rain
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 3.5 years old / Pitbull / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, older kids, male dogs (unknown with cats)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact (will be spayed and fully vetted through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Dumpster rescue with a super goofy, energetic, quirky personality. Takes treats enthusiastically (needs gentle treat manners). Vaccinated (Distemper, Bordetella, Rabies). Pick-up in St. Paul within 24–48 hours (slip lead and kennel required).

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help Rain find her next home? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Pick-up in St. Paul, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Rain with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelters, that share could be the difference between another week in a kennel and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet TJ, From a Dumpster to a Fresh Start! 🐶✨Every pup deserves a loving home, but for 7-month-old TJ ...
09/04/2026

✨🐶 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet TJ, From a Dumpster to a Fresh Start! 🐶✨

Every pup deserves a loving home, but for 7-month-old TJ and his mama Rain, their story almost ended in the most heartbreaking way: they were quite literally thrown away like trash and found inside a dumpster. 💔 Thankfully, caring neighbors recognized them and stepped in to save them. Now TJ is safe at St. Paul Animal Services, and we are determined to make the next chapter of his life filled with warmth, love, and plenty of belly rubs!

Because he was so severely neglected, TJ is extremely skinny. At 7 months old, his tiny frame makes him look more like a 4- or 5-month-old puppy. Getting some good groceries into this sweet Pitty/Boxer mix is priority number one! 🍲🐶

Here’s what you need to know about this precious boy:
🐾 Sweet & Food-Focused: TJ is a sweet, gentle puppy who recently had a playdate with another pup, though he was far more interested in seeing if anyone had snacks than playing tag!
🥣 Feeding Routine: Because he is so underweight and understandably eager to eat, his foster should plan on serving several small meals throughout the day and/or using a slow feeder so he doesn't inhale his food too quickly.
💉 Vaccinated: Fully vaccinated with his Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies shots!
🚗 Quick Pick-up Needed: Pick-up is at St. Paul Animal Services within 24–48 hours of tagging. Please bring a slip lead and kennel for safe transport!

📍 Pick-up Location: St. Paul Animal Services in St. Paul, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: TJ
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 7 months old / Pitbull & Boxer mix / Male
✅ Good with: Adults, Kids, Dogs (friendly, food-motivated puppy)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact (will be neutered and fully vetted through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Extremely underweight due to severe neglect (dumpster rescue); requires small, frequent meals/slow feeder. Fully vaccinated (Bordetella, Distemper, Rabies). Pick-up in St. Paul within 24–48 hours (slip lead and kennel required).

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help TJ find his next home? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Pick-up in St. Paul, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing TJ with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelters, that share could be the difference between another week in a kennel and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet the One & Only Dolly Parton! 🐱✨You met her sassy kitten Tennessee earlier, and now it’s time to s...
09/04/2026

✨🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet the One & Only Dolly Parton! 🐱✨

You met her sassy kitten Tennessee earlier, and now it’s time to shine the spotlight on his icon of a mama, the one and only Dolly Parton! 🎶💖

Dolly is a 2-year-old female who is just the cutest little nugget you ever did see. She’s on the smaller side, sports an impossibly adorable little mustache, and comes with a super sweet personality with just enough fun feistiness mixed in to keep life entertaining! 👑✨

This social queen loves attention and has been an absolute sweetheart with everyone she’s met at the shelter. She’s still such a young girl herself, and now that her mama duties are officially behind her, it’s Dolly’s turn to step into the spotlight, leave the impound behind, and get pampered in a foster home of her own.

Here’s the quick scoop on this country starlet:
🎤 Ride Home Entertainment: Dolly has generously agreed to sing her foster the entire ride home, provided the treats are plentiful! 🎶
💉 Vaccinated: Has already received her first PRC vaccine!
🚗 Quick Pick-up Needed: Located at St. Paul Animal Services and needs a foster who can pick up within 24–48 hours of tagging.
📦 Transport Note: Please bring a secure cat carrier to transport this star safely home!

📍 Pick-up Location: St. Paul Animal Services in St. Paul, MN

Checklist:
✅ Name: Dolly Parton
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 2 years old / Domestic Short Hair / Female
✅ Good with: Adults (sweet, social, and friendly energy)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact (will be spayed and fully vetted through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Cute mustache, sweet and slightly feisty personality. Vaccinated (PRC). Requires pick-up in St. Paul within 24–48 hours (carrier required).

The best part about fostering?

While Ruff Start Rescue foots the bill, covering all supplies and vet costs, the absolute greatest reward is the unparalleled feeling of saving a life. You provide the love, structure, and a safe place to land.

Ready to help Dolly Parton find her next home? Send an email to [email protected] or apply here:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/
📍 Pick-up in St. Paul, MN

If you're not able to foster right now, please consider sharing Dolly with your MN network anyway. Every share puts these animals in front of someone new, and for dogs and cats sitting in shelters, that share could be the difference between another week in a kennel and a family finally saying yes. It costs you nothing and it might save a life. 🙏

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