Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue MO Youth Rescuers

Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue MO Youth Rescuers We are the next generation of youth rescuers!

We are the youth rescuers of Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue MO, a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue organization.

We would like to give a huge shout out to Scarlet Giffen, one of our incredible youth team leaders! Tonight she was reco...
05/12/2026

We would like to give a huge shout out to Scarlet Giffen, one of our incredible youth team leaders! Tonight she was recognized by NJHS for her dedication to service and received the Outstanding Service Award after completing an amazing 1,803 volunteer hours during the 2025–2026 school year.

Scarlet is an outstanding leader, a hardworking volunteer, and such an important part of the Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue MO family. We are beyond lucky to have her on our team and so proud of everything she has accomplished. Congratulations, Scarlet — this recognition is so well deserved! 💎🐾

⏳ WHY WAITING MATTERS ⏰️🐶 Lulu here 🎤, reporting from the puppy nursery…The TUMBLER pups are 7 weeks old, and guess what...
05/02/2026

⏳ WHY WAITING MATTERS ⏰️

🐶 Lulu here 🎤, reporting from the puppy nursery…
The TUMBLER pups are 7 weeks old, and guess what?
They already have families who are SO excited to take them home 🏡

I know, I know—they look big, fluffy, and totally ready.
But trust me…they still need this time together. Right now, they are busy learning some very important “how to dog” skills:

🐾 How to control the strength of their bite (if they bite too hard, their sibling lets them know!)

🐾 How to respect space, take turns, and not get too bossy

🐾 Through playing and tumbling together, they gain coordination and confidence to explore new things

If puppies leave too early, they can miss out on these lessons—and that can make life a little harder for them later on.
So yes…everyone is counting down the days 📆
But for now, they still need a little more time being babies 💕

And as your trusted puppy correspondent, I can confirm:
Good things (and very good dogs) are worth the wait 🐶✨

“Black Dog Syndrome” is a real thing—and it means black dogs can wait 3–4 times longer in shelters before finding a home...
04/21/2026

“Black Dog Syndrome” is a real thing—and it means black dogs can wait 3–4 times longer in shelters before finding a home 🐾💔

Juju is here with one of our awesome youth volunteers, Keira! She fosters, shows up to events to help our adoptable pups, and even turned her love for animals into a school project (how cool is that?!).

Keira created this project to help people understand how tough it can be for animals with black coats to get noticed—and why they deserve just as much love as any other pet 🖤🐶🐱

Take a minute to check out her amazing work and help us spread the word. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra attention to change a life 💛
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WPgXe7D6OhV8MMaJ-6lQHruwm7kyyoa6Upc5uU3p7sA/mobilepresent?slide=id.p&fbclid=IwRlRTSARLCnlleHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5SfvcgHpCJaOS52YOc-vTxzMu99UTvgtQ-aOTHYgtfOYOOEYaAz6t22k6Osg_aem_lQu92SmOwHPv7H0eTPT0pg

Hi friends! It’s me, Lulu! 🐾I checked on the TUMBLER puppies today and guess what they were doing? Sleeping… again! But ...
04/16/2026

Hi friends! It’s me, Lulu! 🐾
I checked on the TUMBLER puppies today and guess what they were doing? Sleeping… again! But don’t worry — they’re not being lazy. They’re actually doing something SUPER important!

💤 Why do puppies sleep so much?
Puppies grow really fast — like, blink-and-they’re-bigger fast. All that growing takes a LOT of energy, so their bodies need extra sleep to recharge.

📊 Just how much do they sleep?
Baby puppies can sleep about 80–90% of the day. That’s almost all day long! So if you see a pile of sleepy pups, that’s actually a sign they’re healthy and growing.

📈 How fast do they grow?
In just a few weeks, puppies go from tiny newborns to wiggly, playful explorers. Their bones, muscles, and even their personalities are developing FAST — and sleep is what helps make all that happen.

⚠️ What if puppies don’t get enough sleep?
Lulu says that’s a big no-no!
Puppies who don’t get enough rest can:
Get cranky (just like humans!)
Have trouble learning
Become too wild or bitey during play
Feel stressed or overwhelmed

⏰ Lulu’s Puppy Tip:
Keep playtimes short and sweet, and make sure puppies get LOTS of naps in between. A good nap schedule helps them grow strong, stay happy, and be their best little selves.

😍 So if you see these sleepy babies all snuggled up, don’t wake them — they’re busy growing! Being this cute is hard work!
— Love, Lulu 🐶✨

🧠🐾 Zuzu says…Hey kids, want to help your dog burn energy without going on a big walk?Try brain games!My friend Zane LOVE...
04/12/2026

🧠🐾 Zuzu says…

Hey kids, want to help your dog burn energy without going on a big walk?

Try brain games!

My friend Zane LOVES his pizza puzzle 🍕. He uses his nose and brain to figure out how to get the treats out and by the end, he’s tired and happy!

You can help by:
🍕 Filling puzzle toys with treats
🐾 Sitting with your dog while they play
🧠 Encouraging them as they learn

These games are awesome because they:
💛 Combat boredom
😌 Help dogs feel less anxious
🧠 Tire us out mentally

Sometimes we can’t run around as much, and that’s okay, working our brains is another great way to exercise!

And just so everyone knows… Zane already has his home and is not available for adoption, he’s just here to show off his puzzle skills 😎🍕

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1223 Birdie Hills Road
Saint Peters, MO
63376

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