Ruff Life Animal Rescue

10/28/2026

It is with a very heavy heart that I let you know our sweet cleft palate baby, Zeus, crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday. He lived such a great life and we’re so grateful to his mama for loving him and adopting him and giving him the best life!

Run free Zeus and go chase those frisbees! ❤️❤️❤️

10/23/2026

It’s $5 Friday! Would you please consider a donation! No amount too big or small. I cannot fund this on my own.

Happy 14th Birthday to Ruff Life! 💙

We may be small, but our hearts and commitment are mighty. 9+ years ago, we promised Gypsy we’d never give up — and that promise still drives us every single day. 🐾✨

We are desperately in need of donations!!! We have gotten rid of everything we possibly can to minimize our costs (storage unit, PO Box, etc.) but still have to maintain our website and email for previous adopters to reach us.

Ways to help:
•PayPal: [email protected]
•Zelle: [email protected]
•Venmo:
•Amazon: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MG3F4T1AX7WQ
•Chewy: www.chewy.com/g/ruff-life-animal-rescue_b70576452

No amount too big or small!

10/22/2026

Happy 14th Birthday to Ruff Life! 💙

We may be small, but our hearts and commitment are mighty. 9+ years ago, we promised Gypsy we’d never give up — and that promise still drives us every single day. 🐾✨

We are desperately in need of donations!!! We have gotten rid of everything we possibly can to minimize our costs (storage unit, PO Box, etc.) but still have to maintain our website and email for previous adopters to reach us.

Ways to help:
•PayPal: [email protected]
•Zelle: [email protected]
•Venmo:
•Amazon: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MG3F4T1AX7WQ
•Chewy: www.chewy.com/g/ruff-life-animal-rescue_b70576452

No amount too big or small!

10/11/2026

It’s a ruff life being Gypsy…

10/05/2026

We Need Your Help — Ruff Life Needs a Little Ruff Love 💙

We want to be completely transparent with our Ruff Life family: our current balance is only $2.76. 💔

That $2.76 needs to help cover the things that keep our rescue going — including keeping our website and email running so our past adopters can always stay connected with us, as well as Gypsy’s food and medical care.

And right now, Gypsy is in need of another bag of food. 🐶💙

We know everyone is feeling the pinch these days, and we’re not asking for a lot. A few dollars, a share, or simply helping spread the word can make a difference. Every donation adds up and helps us continue being here for the animals — and for the families who have adopted from us over the years.

If you can spare a few dollars to help Ruff Life, we would be incredibly grateful. ❤️

🐾 DONATE:
• PayPal: [email protected]
• Zelle: [email protected]
• Venmo: Ruff Life Animal Rescue

$5. $10. $20. Whatever you can give. It all helps us keep the lights on, keep the website running, keep Gypsy fed, and keep caring for the animals who need us. 🐾

And if you can’t donate right now, please share this post. That costs nothing and may help us reach someone who can. ❤️

Thank you for continuing to believe in Ruff Life. We truly couldn’t do this without our village. 🐶🐱💙

09/26/2026

Gypsy lately 🥰❤️

07/12/2026

Gypsy loves her brother, Walter’s World

07/05/2026

The bully sticks that Gypsy LOVES are 25% off on Amazon right now!!! She’d be extremely grateful for anyone who would buy her a pack! Link in comments and PM for address!!!

07/01/2026

Terrible news for Mecklenburg County residents effective today! Please contact your local representatives!!!

Beginning July 1, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is updating its owner surrender process to create a more consistent, community-focused approach for both dogs and cats.

Current Policy (through June 30):
• Dogs: Immediate owner surrenders are not accepted. Owners may place their dog on a surrender waitlist.
• Cats: Immediate owner surrenders are accepted.

New Policy (effective July 1):
• Immediate owner surrenders will not be accepted for dogs or cats.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control will no longer operate an owner surrender waitlist.
• Pet owners seeking to surrender a pet will receive resources and support options to help keep pets in their homes or assist with safe rehoming.
• The cat surrender policy will be evaluated every six months based on community needs and shelter capacity.

05/30/2026

We’ve got a scammer on our hands!!! The circled account is NOT us!!! Please report to Venmo for us!

The correct Venmo is , the business account!