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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 interaction 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!

10/30/2026

🐱 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Cali, Supermom on a Well-Earned Break! 🍼✨

Cali 🐾 is a young mama, only about a year old, who was found out on her own as a stray with two tiny kittens tagging along. Her babies have already landed safely in an RSR foster home 🏡, which means Cali can finally clock out from full-time mom duty. Now it’s her turn to be the one getting spoiled! 💛

Don’t expect Cali to throw herself into your lap on day one. She’s a cool, self-sufficient lady who likes to check out the situation first 😎. Give her a little time to decide you’re one of the good ones, and the affection will follow. A cat’s trust is hard to earn, so it’s worth the wait! 😻

Here’s the rundown on this sweet girl 👇

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Vibe: 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Vibe: Gets along great with adults and kids of every age. Her current best buddy is an 11-year-old, so she already knows how to hang with the kid crowd! 🧒💕

🐕 Dog Friends: Friendly with dogs!

🐈 Cats: Happy to share her space with fellow felines.

🧸 Playtime: New toys are her weakness. Bring out something she’s never seen and you’ve got her full attention.

🚽 House Manners: Already a litterbox pro.

💉 Vetting: Will need all vetting, fully covered by Ruff Start.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Cali
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: About 1 year old / Not specified / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, kids of all ages, dogs, and cats
✅ Neuter/spay status: TBD (will receive all vetting through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Former stray and recent mom (her kittens are already in foster care). Independent at first, affectionate once she’s comfortable. Uses a litterbox. Needs all vetting.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Cali find her next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: TBD
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Cali with your MN network today! 📲➡️

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Office Kitty Molly Is Retiring From Her Desk Job to Go Pro in Snuggling! 🐈‍⬛💼Big news from the office 📣...
10/30/2026

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Office Kitty Molly Is Retiring From Her Desk Job to Go Pro in Snuggling! 🐈‍⬛💼

Big news from the office 📣 Our beloved office kitty Molly is turning in her badge! She has worked hard here: inspecting ankles, supervising every chair, and approving every lap that sits still long enough. Now she’s ready for the job she was truly made for, which is living in a cozy home with a comfy couch and her very own humans. 🛋️💕

Just look at that face 👀 Molly has a glossy black coat, huge golden green eyes, and a little white bib on her chest, so she always looks dressed for a fancy event. 🎩 She was a bit bashful when she first got here, but the shyness didn’t last. Once she warmed up, we found a cat with an endless supply of love. 🥰

Here’s what you need to know about this mellow sweetheart 👇

😻 Personality: Relaxed, easygoing, and a full-time cuddle enthusiast. Molly is happiest lounging nearby and soaking up every scratch you’ll give her. She’ll weave around your legs, settle into your lap, and follow you from room to room so you never forget who’s in charge of affection around here.

🧶 Playtime: She’ll bat at a toy now and then, but her real talent is snuggling.

🏠 House Manners: Fully litter box trained and very polite. She’s a classy lady through and through. ✨

🐱 Cat Friends: Because Molly is FeLV+, she needs to be the only cat in the home, or live only with resident cats who are also FeLV+.

🩺 Health Notes: Molly has Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). It weakens a cat’s immune system, so she can get sick more easily than other cats. There’s no cure, but with good care and regular check-ins, plenty of FeLV+ cats live comfortable, happy lives. She also has a heart murmur, which doesn’t need any treatment right now.

All Molly wants is a calm, loving place where she can kick back, get lots of attention, and be her gentle self. Will you help this sweet girl swap the office for a real home? 🏡💛

Checklist:
✅ Name: Molly
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: Not specified / Not specified / Female
✅ Good with: Very affectionate with people. Must be the only cat or live only with other FeLV+ cats. Unknown with dogs and kids.
✅ Neuter/spay status: TBD
✅ Special Needs / Notes: FeLV+ (Feline Leukemia Virus positive), so she needs a home with no cats or only FeLV+ cats. Has a heart murmur that does not need treatment at this time. Shy at first but warms up quickly. Fully litter box trained.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Molly find her next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: TBD
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Molly with your MN network today! 📲➡️

🧡 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Garfield, the Sweet Orange Guy Looking for His Next Chapter! 🐾Garfield 🐱 is a 2-year-old ginger ge...
10/30/2026

🧡 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Garfield, the Sweet Orange Guy Looking for His Next Chapter! 🐾

Garfield 🐱 is a 2-year-old ginger gentleman, and a home renovation turned his life upside down. His person remodeled a rental property, and after the changes Garfield could no longer keep his job as the resident office cat 🏢. Now this handsome boy needs a cozy foster home where he can land while he waits for his forever family.

Take a p*ek at that photo! 📸 Garfield seems to have made himself the official treadmill supervisor 🏃, watching the equipment closely from his comfy spot on the carpet. He has logged zero miles but shows maximum dedication, and honestly, we respect the commitment. 😂

These days Garfield spends his time in a bedroom, and he still strolls out every single day to say hi to his humans 💛. He’s settling in nicely. He keeps trying to get the other cats to play with him, but they haven’t been interested so far, poor guy! 😹 With some patience and slow introductions, he could be a great fit with older, laid-back kitties.

🏡 Family Vibe: A sweetheart with adults. His previous person was a teen of about 14, so older kids should be a great match.

🐱 Cats: Not formally tested. He’s curious and eager to make feline friends and will likely do best with older cats and patient, gradual introductions.

🐕 Dog Friends: Unknown.

✨ Litter Box: Fully trained!

💉 Vetting: Garfield will need all of his vetting, which Ruff Start will provide.

📦 Pickup Details: Garfield is located in Maplewood.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Garfield
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 2 years old / Orange tabby (breed not specified) / Male
✅ Good with: Adults, older kids (unknown with dogs and cats)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact (will be neutered and fully vetted through Ruff Start)
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Owner surrender after a rental remodel. Litter box trained. Needs all vetting. Curious about other cats but untested, so slow, patient introductions are recommended. Currently stays in a bedroom and comes out daily to socialize.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Garfield find his next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: Maplewood, MN
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Garfield with your MN network today! 📲➡️

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Olive, the Fluffy Beauty with Whiskers for Days! 😻Say hello to Olive 🫒, a stunning 3-year-old long...
10/30/2026

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Olive, the Fluffy Beauty with Whiskers for Days! 😻

Say hello to Olive 🫒, a stunning 3-year-old longhaired lady whose whiskers are so long they practically need their own zip code. Her world got turned upside down when her person had to move and couldn’t bring her along 📦💔, but her owner was quick to sing her praises: Olive is a wonderful cat and an even better companion. Now this sweet girl just needs a cozy place to land while she waits for her forever family.

Just look at those big green-gold eyes 👀✨ and that plush tabby coat! Olive likes to play it cool when she meets someone new, so don’t be surprised if she scouts you out from a hiding spot first. Give her a little time, and the real Olive comes out ready to play 🧶 and soak up every bit of love you’ve got. Cuddles? Yes, please. Pets? Absolutely. Attention? She’ll happily take all of it 🥰.

Here’s the scoop on this sweet floof 👇:

🏡 Family Vibe: Gets along with adults and kids of every age!

🐕 Dog Friends: Good with dogs.

🐱 Cat Friends: Good with other cats, too.

🏆 Litterbox Pro: Fully litterbox trained.

💉 Vaccines: Will need her vaccines updated.

📍 Pickup Details: Currently in Milaca.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Olive
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 3 years old / Domestic Longhair (DLH) / Female
✅ Good with: Adults, kids of all ages, dogs, and cats
✅ Neuter/spay status: Spayed
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Owner surrender. Shy and hides at first with new people, then warms up and plays once comfortable. Litterbox trained. Will need updated vaccines.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Olive find her next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: Milaca, MN
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Olive with your MN network today! 📲➡️

🎃 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Koda, the Dapper Tuxedo Senior Who Has Never Turned Down a Cuddle! 🐾Koda showed up for Halloween a...
10/30/2026

🎃 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Koda, the Dapper Tuxedo Senior Who Has Never Turned Down a Cuddle! 🐾

Koda showed up for Halloween already dressed for it 🎩🖤 This 11.5-year-old tuxedo gentleman has been with his family for nine years. With family circumstances changing, the family made the loving decision that Koda would do better in another home. 💔

Koda’s record is pretty much legendary. In nine years he hasn’t bitten, scratched, or even hissed once 😇 Little humans pat him, fuss over him and follow him around, and he doesn’t just put up with it, he actually seems to like it. Open your lap and he’ll take it. Reach out a hand and he’s ready for pets, every time 😻 As his photo shows, he’s also great at curling up into a cozy couch loaf right next to the BOO pillow 🍞👻

Here’s the scoop on this sweet senior 👇

🏡 Family Vibe: Gentle and patient with kids of every age, and a total attention lover.

🐱 Cat Friends: Gets along with other cats.

🐶 Dogs: No info yet on how he feels about canine roommates.

🚽 Litter Box: Fully litter box trained.

🤫 Ideal Foster Home: Koda needs a calm, quiet home with a predictable routine. Change and chaos stress him out, and when that happens he gets very talkative and has sometimes p*ed outside the litter box. He also has a little separation anxiety, so a steady, low-key setup will help him feel safe.

🩺 Vetting: Already neutered and needs only minimal vetting.

📦 Pickup Details: Located in White Bear Lake.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Koda
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 11.5 years old / Breed not specified (tuxedo coat) / Male
✅ Good with: Kids of all ages, other cats (unknown with dogs)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Neutered
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Owner surrender. Declawed. Litter box trained. When stressed he meows a lot and has been known to p*e outside the litter box. Slight separation anxiety. Needs a very quiet, predictable foster home. Minimal vetting needed.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Koda find his next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: White Bear Lake, MN
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Koda with your MN network today! 📲➡️

😺 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Buffy, the Snow-White Survivor with a Heart of Gold! 🤍Buffy 🐾 is a 2-year-old stray who turned up ...
10/29/2026

😺 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Buffy, the Snow-White Survivor with a Heart of Gold! 🤍

Buffy 🐾 is a 2-year-old stray who turned up at one lucky family’s door after a nasty run-in with an outdoor animal. His injuries were no small thing 💔. He needed stitches, and one of his wounds went all the way down to the muscle. His kind finders brought him inside and cared for him through six long weeks of recovery, and through all of it, this tough little guy held onto his gentle, easygoing spirit. 💪

Now that his indoor recovery stretch is behind him, Buffy is camping out in the garage, and a garage is no place for a cat this gorgeous. Just look at him 📸: a crisp white coat, pink-tinged ears, and the regal confidence of a cat who has claimed a cardboard scratcher as his personal throne 👑. That feather wand toy parked right beside him? He clearly knows quality entertainment when he sees it 🪶😼. All he needs now is a cozy indoor spot to stretch out while he waits for his forever family.

Here’s the scoop on this handsome boy 👇

🧑 People: A gentleman with adults.

🐱 Cat Friends: Gets along with other cats, so a feline roommate is welcome!

🐕 Dogs & Kids: Not tested yet, so we don’t know how he feels about either.

🚽 House Manners: Fully litter box trained.

💉 Vetting: Already neutered, but still needs all of his other vetting.

📦 Pickup Details: Buffy is currently in Buffalo, MN.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Buffy
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 2 years old / not specified / Male
✅ Good with: Adults, cats (unknown with dogs and kids)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Neutered
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Former stray who was injured in a fight with an outdoor animal. Needed stitches, including one wound that went down to the muscle, and spent 6 weeks recovering indoors with his finders. Currently living in a garage. Litter box trained. Needs all vetting.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Buffy find his next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: Buffalo, MN
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Buffy with your MN network today! 📲➡️

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Sbubby, the 87-Pound Lovebug Who Pets Himself With YOUR Legs! 🛋️Sbubby is back, friends, and this ...
10/29/2026

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Sbubby, the 87-Pound Lovebug Who Pets Himself With YOUR Legs! 🛋️

Sbubby is back, friends, and this time he’s searching for a foster home with zero kitties in it 🚫🐱. This 7-year-old gentle giant has one main career goal: being adored. Belly rubs, ear scratches, couch cuddles, he happily accepts all forms of payment 🥰. One look at his photo tells you he’s also mastered the art of claiming the big bed like he pays the mortgage, tongue out and grinning like he just won the lottery 😂.

And if your hands ever get lazy? Sbubby has a workaround. He’ll slide his back under your legs and hoist them right into scratching position, basically turning you into a self-serve petting station 🦵. Every so often he’ll attempt to fold all 87 pounds of himself into your lap, but honestly, a solid scratch session is all it takes to make him feel like the luckiest dog alive.

Toys? He has never met one he didn’t like 🎾. Squeaky balls, stuffed buddies, tug, fetch, if it fits in his mouth, it’s a party. Thanks to his arthritis, playtime stays on the mellow side, and his energy is steady rather than wild. He’s always thrilled for a walk or an outing, but marathon training is not on his to-do list 🐢.

Here’s the breakdown on this big sweetheart 👇:

🏡 Home Life: A model houseguest! Fully house-trained, and he’s got sit, down, and come in his toolkit. Home alone? No barking, no whining, just chilling until his favorite humans return 💤.

🌱 New Places: Unfamiliar spots make him a bit unsure, so he likes to sniff, explore, and warm up at his own sp*ed. Once he feels safe, his sweet, friendly side shines.

🦮 Leash Life: Still a work in progress, especially somewhere new, and he can react to other dogs while on leash.

🐕 Dog Friends: No formal dog introductions yet, so any meet and greets should be slow, careful, and safe.

🐱 Cats: Nope! His prey drive is high, so a cat-free home is a must.

💉 Vetting: Up to date and ready to roll!

📦 Pickup Details: Sbubby is located in Hopkins, MN.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Sbubby
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 7 years old / Lab mix / Male
✅ Good with: Adults and his people (NO cats; unknown with dogs and kids)
✅ Neuter/spay status: TBD
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Has arthritis, so play should stay low-impact. Cautious in new environments and needs time to settle. Working on leash manners and can be reactive toward other dogs while on leash. High prey drive, so no cats. Not yet formally introduced to other dogs. 87 lbs. House-trained, knows sit, down, and come, and is quiet when left home alone. Up to date on vetting.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Sbubby find his next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: Hopkins, MN
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier and slip lead for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Sbubby with your MN network today! 📲➡️

⚠️ PLEASE READ ALL OF JACK’S POST BEFORE OFFERING TO FOSTER ⚠️🐾 EXPERIENCED FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Jack, a Lap-Loving Senio...
10/29/2026

⚠️ PLEASE READ ALL OF JACK’S POST BEFORE OFFERING TO FOSTER ⚠️

🐾 EXPERIENCED FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Jack, a Lap-Loving Senior Looking for a Safe Place to Land 💛

Jack is a 13-year-old Yorkie/Maltese mix, roughly 15 pounds of scruffy blond fluff with ears that flare out to the sides like little wings. He recently lost both of the people he shared his life with. 💔. His extended family loves him dearly, but their dogs are younger and bigger, and that isn’t the right fit for a senior whose whole world just changed.

Outside of a few specific situations (explained below), Jack is all heart. He adores people, even ones he’s just met, and his favorite ways to spend a day are curled up on a lap, snuggling, playing with toys 🧸, heading out for a walk 🦮, or keeping you company at your feet. We’re sharing every detail below so his foster knows exactly what to expect and can help him succeed.

Here’s what you need to know about Jack 👇:

⚠️ Important Behavior Info: If Jack has something he really wants and a person tries to physically take it, he can react intensely by lunging, snapping, or going after hands and feet. The same can happen if someone grabs an item from him, physically moves him, picks him up when he’d rather stay put, or uses a foot to block or push him away. His family says he has never broken skin on a person or a dog, but these reactions can be startling if you aren’t ready for them. Please don’t let his small size and sweet face lead you to underestimate this. ⚠️

📈 Progress So Far: This behavior developed later in his life, and he’s been doing better when his people skip physical confrontation and instead call him away or give him a verbal cue.

🧠 What His Foster Needs: Someone experienced and comfortable with management and positive reinforcement. That means trading him for items, calling him away, never pulling things out of his mouth, and respecting his space instead of forcing him physically.

🏡 Family Vibe: An adult-only home or one with older kids is the safest placement for Jack.

🐕 Dog Friends: Jack has lived around plenty of dogs and usually did well. He did have ongoing tension with one large German Shepherd, where he would sometimes start things by going after her or grabbing her fur. He never broke her skin and they got along much of the time, but she eventually began responding and the two needed closer management.

🐱 Cats: He used to chase cats and hasn’t been around any in about 8 years, so cats are unknown and not recommended without careful management.

🏠 House Manners: Housebroken and neutered. He is not crate trained and is used to having free run of the house, which he’s been trusted with when home alone.

🩺 Health: Jack has some skin and digestive sensitivities and takes supplements for them. He had a vet appointment scheduled for October 28.

🌱 Settling In: Any animal can act differently during the first few days somewhere new, and Jack has been through a lot of change. His foster should be ready to give him time and space to decompress and find his routine.

📦 Pickup Details: Jack is in Dalbo, MN. Because he is an owner surrender, his foster and current caregiver will coordinate directly on a pickup time and meeting spot that works for both.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Jack
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 13 years old / Yorkie/Maltese mix / Male
✅ Good with: Adults and older kids; generally good with dogs (history of conflict with one large German Shepherd); cats unknown and not recommended without careful management
✅ Neuter/spay status: Neutered
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Senior owner surrender after both owners passed away. Can lunge, snap, or go after hands and feet when items are taken, when physically moved or picked up against his wishes, or when blocked or pushed with a foot. Has never broken skin on a person or dog. Needs an experienced foster using management and positive reinforcement; adult-only or older-child home recommended. Housebroken, not crate trained, used to free roam. Skin and digestive sensitivities, on supplements. Vet appointment pending. Will need time to decompress.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Jack find his next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: Dalbo, MN (time and meeting spot arranged directly with his current caregiver)
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier and slip lead for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Jack with your MN network today! 📲➡️

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Archie, the Cream Puff With Saucer Eyes and a Serious Pets Habit! 😻Archie is a 2-year-old guy who ...
10/29/2026

🐾 FOSTER NEEDED: Meet Archie, the Cream Puff With Saucer Eyes and a Serious Pets Habit! 😻

Archie is a 2-year-old guy who spent his early days as a stray, living the outdoor life and fending for himself 🌳. These days he’s trading the backyard hustle for a cozy setup indoors, and that wide-eyed stare through the crate bars says it all 👀. Fluffy cream coat, peachy ears, tiny pink nose, and a look that clearly asks, “So... are you the one handing out the chin scratches?”

Friendly doesn’t begin to cover it. Archie is playful, social, and powered almost entirely by affection 💕. Since nobody ever sat him down for a lesson in indoor etiquette, he can get a little bitey when playtime gets exciting 😬. He needs a patient foster who can show him that hands are for petting, not chomping, and in return they’ll get one very devoted little sidekick.

Here’s the scoop on this sweet boy 👇:

🏡 Family Vibe: Gets along great with people of every age, kids included!

🐕 Dog Friends: No experience with dogs yet, so that’s still a mystery.

🐱 Cats: No experience with other cats either.

🐈 Litter Box: Already has this one figured out!

🩹 Medical: Archie has a wound on the outside of his left ear, plus a smaller one on the inside. It’s been there since he came in about two weeks ago. His caretaker has been applying treatment to help it heal, but he keeps scratching at it, so he’ll need some extra TLC while it mends.

Checklist:
✅ Name: Archie
✅ Age / Breed / Gender: 2 years old / not specified / Male
✅ Good with: People of all ages, including kids (unknown with dogs and cats)
✅ Neuter/spay status: Intact
✅ Special Needs / Notes: Former outdoor stray. Litter box trained. Very friendly and playful but can be nippy and needs gentle manners training. Has a wound on the outside of his left ear and a smaller one inside, present since intake about 2 weeks ago. His caretaker has been treating it, but he keeps scratching at it.

The best part about fostering? While Ruff Start Rescue covers the cost for all supplies and vetting, 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 Archie find his next home? Send an 📧 email to [email protected] or apply here if you are not an approved RSR foster:
👉 https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/

📍 Pickup: not specified
🧳 Please bring a crate/carrier for safe transport
If you can’t foster right now, please share Archie with your MN network today! 📲➡️

GOOD NEWS! Blue found a foster who can bust him out of boarding on 11/3. Thank you for your interest in Blue. Please kee...
10/29/2026

GOOD NEWS! Blue found a foster who can bust him out of boarding on 11/3. Thank you for your interest in Blue.

Please keep checking back on this page; it’s updated daily.

If you see a dog or cat on this page that you are interested in fostering, the first step is to sign up as an RSR foster: https://ruffstartrescue.org/get-involved/foster/foster-signup/ Taking this step BEFORE you see a dog or cat that might be a good fit for you gets you a quicker turnaround from us since you're already a foster!

If you're ready to take the next step and adopt, we have plenty of options there too: Adoptable Animals: https://ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/

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