Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc.

10/24/2026

🐶 Benny is a very sweet, 4-year-old purebred boy looking for his forever home! 🏡 Before coming into rescue, Benny was a bit of an outdoorsman… 🌲 and by that, we mean he lived outside. Now he’s discovering what it’s like to live in luxury, ✨ if he’s being honest . . . it’s pretty amazing! The big wide world is still new to him, and while the hustle and bustle can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, he’s doing his best to take it in stride.
Benny is crate trained and has already mastered the all important skill of lounging on the couch! 🛋️
He enjoys neighborhood walks, 🦮 but when he spots a critter, all bets are off. He can pull pretty hard, so he’ll need someone who can handle his exuberance and is willing to keep working with him on his leash manners. Consider yourself warned when it comes to unexpected squirrel sightings! 🐿️ A home with cats is not recommended. 🐈 Benny currently lives with a cat in his foster home, but he’s far too interested everyone’s comfort.
Benny loves the humans in his foster home, 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 including one who is elderly that uses a walker. He’s been very sweet and thoughtful around them, taking care to watch where he’s going. He also does best in a quiet environment, 🤫 so young children aren’t recommended. The everyday noise and activity of kids running around the house may be more than he’s ready for right now. Older, dog-savvy teenagers may be considered.
Given Benny’s start in life and the fact that so much of the world is still new to him, he’ll do best in a calm, quiet home with someone who can offer patience, understanding, consistency, and plenty of love he needs in order to thrive and become the confident, well-mannered boy we know he can be. ❤️ A home with a confident, well-socialized female Ridgeback to show him the ropes would be ideal! 🐕
Benny is being fostered in the Riverside County, CA area 📍Fill out an application here: https://bit.ly/RRRI_Adopt

10/24/2026

Bullet is a sweet, 7 yo, senior purebred boy who is ready to finally bite the bullet and find his special someone or someones, to spend his golden years with. 🐶✨

If your ideal morning involves a leisurely stroll followed by a cup of coffee while a big ol' dog stares up at you with wide, pleading eyes hoping for some of your breakfast, Bullet is your guy. ☕️🐕🥺 Just keep in mind he’s currently working his way through his Weight Watchers plan. 🥣 He’s already dropped from 115 down to 100 pounds, but still has about 15 left to lose. 📉 Slow and steady wins the race, and with his daily walks and a healthy diet, he will be a svelte silver senior in now time! 🚶‍♂️🏻‍🦲🥦

In his previous home, Bullet was quite the connoisseur of socks left lying around by his little two legged housemates, which was likely just his way of asking for attention. 🧦👀 Thankfully, they never caused him any digestive issues, but to keep him from falling off the wagon and go back to Socks Anonymous, his new family will just need to keep clothes picked up and toys supervised. 🧺🧸

Bullet is wonderful on walks, he doesn't pull on the leash and does not appear to have a prey drive, ignoring squirrels, cats, and small dogs. 🦮🐿️🐈 That said, for the last 2 months he has shared his foster home with a cat and is a little TOO interested in it, so a cat-free house is definitely best. 🚫🐱 He gets along fine with other dogs, though he doesn't really care to play with them. 🐕‍🦺 He’d be happy with another calm cool and collected dog or being the center of attention. 😎⭐ He’s also pretty quiet and if he barks, you know there is a reason. 🤫

Bullet is laid-back and easygoing. 🛋️❤️ He doesn't need a high-energy home just a walk or two a day and someone to hang out with. ☀️🏡

Bullet is being fostered in the National Capital area. Fill out an application here: https://bit.ly/RRRI_Adopt

10/10/2026

🌈🐾 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Rescue! 🐾🌈
Introducing the 2026 Rescue Quilt: There’s No Place Like Home: A Ridgeback’s Kansas Adventure! 🌻
This one-of-a-kind, double-sided quilt (51” x 75”) combines the beauty of the Kansas prairie, sunflowers, beloved landmarks, and a little Wizard of Oz magic—all brought to life through the creativity of our amazing volunteers! The reverse features a stunning oversized sunflower in blue, gold, and brown. 💙💛🤎
❤️ Every raffle ticket helps Ridgebacks find their way home! All raffle proceeds benefit Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. (RRRI), helping provide food, shelter, veterinary care, and lifesaving treatment for dogs in need.
🎟️ Raffle Tickets:
🐾 $3 each
🐾 4 for $10
🐾 8 for $20
🐾 25 for $50
👉 Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/RRRIquilt
📅 Winner drawn October 16, 2026, at the RRCUS National Specialty, immediately following Best of Breed judging. You do NOT need to be present to win!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our talented quilt-square contributors and Bits n Pieces in Pelham, NH, for the longarm quilting. This cherished tradition, begun in 2001, is a beautiful celebration of creativity, compassion, and love for our Ridgebacks. ❤️
✨ There’s no place like home—and every Ridgeback deserves one! Buy a ticket, share the post, and help us give more dogs their happy ending.
🌻🐕 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Rescue!

10/02/2026

💙🏠🩷CALLIE and SAMMY are available for adoption, TOGETHER!💙🏠🩷

These two are young, fun-loving and energetic Ridgebacks. They are not siblings. Some of their favorite activities are chasing one another, running in the yard and trying to catch squirrels and rabbits. They play together with their favorite octopus toy along with a variety of chew toys and real bones. Long walks, with lots of sniffing, is also on their favorites list. In their down time, they like to be snugly with one another on their comfy dog beds.

Callie ♀️
Female, Blacknose, 4 yo, 95 lbs., Purebred & ridged, Spayed, No health issues, Reactive around cats 🐈, No small children 👶

Sammy ♂️
Male, Livernose, 2 yo, 110 lbs., Purebred & ridged, Intact (will be taken care of), No health issues, Reactive around cats 🐈, No small children 👧

Fencing is needed to keep them safe. They will benefit from continued training and socialization with people and other dogs. A home with no other pets is needed.

If you are interested in learning more about Callie & Sammy, please ✉ or 📞Janet Sampson at: [email protected], 703-926-9842.

https://forms.ridgebackrescue.org/adoptionApp/adoptionApplication.php

Callie and Sammy are located in the National Capital Region, in the Fredericksburg, VA area.

09/13/2026

Someone forgot to inform Henry not everything is a snack…🥨

Sweet Henry came to RRRI from a Southern California shelter after spending his entire life up to that point with his mom and 2 brothers, living outside. He’s had a lot of new experiences lately, and he’s learning all about the whole spoiled hound thing. 👑🐾

Unfortunately, one of the lessons he’s still working on is that just because you CAN eat something doesn’t mean you SHOULD. 😮

His curiosity got him into a bit of a kerfuffle, landing him in the ER 🚨 and, ultimately, on the operating table to remove an obstruction. Because apparently, some things really are better left uneaten. 🤷‍♂️

The good news is that Henry is on the mend! He is getting lots of love, TLC and all the snacks his little heart desires. Wellll . . . mostly all the snacks! Shhhh . . . don’t tell him some of those snacks are laced with meds! 💊

He’s doing well, and in no time, he will be completely healed and ready to take on the world 🌍 by storm 🌪️ again, though hopefully with a much more discerning palate!

Of course, emergency surgery comes with a not so small price tag. If you’re able to donate toward Henry’s medical expenses, we would be incredibly grateful, https://bit.ly/HenrysERstay. Every dollar helps, and every donation gets us one step closer to getting this sweet boy healthy and back to enjoying the happy, spoiled life he’s learning he deserves. 💙💙

Thank you for supporting Henry, supporting RRRI, and helping us give dogs like him the second chance they deserve. 💖

And Henry… please remember, not everything is a snack! 🍪

Any funds donated above and beyond Henry’s needs will be used to help other Ridgebacks in our care. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. EIN: 36-4239382.

08/31/2026

📸🐾 FINAL REMINDER — 2027 RIDGEBACK RESCUE CALENDAR! 🐾📸
Calling ALL Ridgebacks—past and present!
We want YOUR Ridgeback in the 2027 Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. Calendar!
❤️ Rescue or not
❤️ Young or old
❤️ Silly, majestic, adventurous, or simply adorable
Every Ridgeback is welcome! You do not have to have adopted from RRRI to participate.
📅 PHOTO SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 7!
Don't miss your Ridgeback's chance to be a calendar star! ✨🐾
👉 Submission details & guidelines:
https://tinyurl.com/3n7nc6v5
Please share with your Ridgeback friends, family, breeders, and fellow enthusiasts!
Let's fill the 2027 calendar with Ridgebacks from across our community!
Questions? Ask! [email protected]
Thank you for supporting Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. ❤️🐾

We’re thrilled to announce the 2027 Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. Calendar is now in the works — and your Ridgeback dog could be featured!

08/11/2026

Ranger is a purebred 6yo, sweet boy who is looking for a family to call his own once again. He has had a confusing couple of months. His owner had to suddenly go into assisted living, which was heartbreaking for him. Thankfully, his owner’s family stepped up to take him in. Unfortunately, family dynamics and logistics made it impossible for them to keep him. Thankfully, they reached out to a family friend who was able to get in touch with RRRI to surrender him.

Ranger seems to melt when he receives human attention, it is all he wants in life, at least at this time. He would really love to get into a home where he could get more one-on-one attention from his humans. Another dog would be okay, too . . . if he must.

In his original home, Ranger did live with a large dog. In his temporary foster he has also seen other large dogs from a distance and done fine. He has also done well in a crate and with the older children.

It has been a while since Ranger has had a good once-over, so he is willing to go to the DOGtor . . . but only if snacks are promised afterward!

Ranger is currently in the Kansas City area, if you are interesting in fostering or adopting Ranger please email [email protected]

08/05/2026

Meet Piper, a sweet and social 7 year old purebred lovernose who recently traded in her latchkey life on the farm for a life of indoor luxury, and boy did she take to that life! There is no going back for Piper now, she has taken quite a liking to having humans, dog friends, couches, dog and human beds . . . . and if she’s honest, the plethora of snacks that comes with being in the house too . . . the kind that are given and the kind that are “found!” She is quite the social butterfly and is a fan of pretty much everyone, men, women, older kids, and dogs both large and small, she has even had the pleasure of meeting the occasional horse and cow and allegedly cats (we’re taking her word on the miniature lions). One of her favorite things is a car ride, she will happily ride sh***un on any road trip especially if it might involve snacks. She is fully housebroken, but a crate?!? Piper says, “I have tasted seven years of freedom, I reject confinement and have unlocked the secret skill of opening closed doors like a tiny human.” Her one little quirk is a touch of separation anxiety from her past life, she believes that she should never be left behind. Luckily, she’s made wonderful progress in her foster home and does great as long as her humans are around most of the time or if she has her furry foster sibling to keep her company while the humans run out for more treats.

Piper is located in Northern California.
If you think you may be a match, fill out an application for her here: https://www.ridgebackrescue.org/forms/adopt_applic.php?dognum=6235

07/31/2026

Do you have a rescue Ridgeback? Do you love to show off your best friend? If so, you’re in luck! This year’s National Ridgeback Specialty will be held in Topeka, KS. On Thursday evening, October 15th, the event will feature the Top 25 Ridgebacks in the country, as well as the rescue champions of your heart. That evening, they’ll all strut their stuff around the ring.

There is no cost to participate in the Rescue Parade, and each dog that participates will receive a ribbon and a medallion. Procrastination may be an art, but space is limited, so don’t wait too long to secure your spot.

To sign up, or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

*all entrants OVER 12 months of age must be spayed or neutered, at the time of entry submission.

**Any dog adopted as a Ridgeback and/or Ridgeback mix from one of the seven recognized breed specific rescues may enter. Dogs adopted from a shelter must be purebred (if ridgeless with proof) or permanently ridged, if a mix.

Already emailed us and haven’t seen a reply, please take a moment to check your spam folder, it may have ended up there.

Looking forward to seeing you in Topeka!

07/28/2026

Meet Benny! He’s a 4-year-old purebred who is currently in boarding and would love to find a foster home. While he’s doing well in boarding, he is more than ready to step into a real home and learn what the good life is all about.

Because Benny spent the first four years of his life living outdoors, he will need a patient foster who can help introduce him to being an indoor dog.

During his time in boarding, he’s made great progress on his leash manners. He thrives with a calm handler who provides clear, consistent boundaries. Benny is very intuitive, if he senses you aren't fully engaged, he’ll happily take you for a ride on the leash!

He is still building his trust with people, so he doesn't enjoy anyone reaching over or touching his head right now. The absolute best way to earn his trust and help him come out of his shell is to sit quietly beside him, letting him approach on his own terms. Once he feels comfortable, his sweet, goofy, and playful side shines through. Plus, he is a massive fan of snacks and takes treats with the gentlest mouth!

Because of his background, Benny loves to go exploring. A securely fenced yard is a must for his safety, along with a foster who will help him learn entry and exit boundaries.

Benny would do best as an only dog or with a calm, stable female.

If you have a quiet routine, a secure yard, and a spot on your couch for a resilient boy learning the ropes, Benny is ready for you!

Please email [email protected] for more information.
Benny is currently located in the San Diego, CA area.