Ruff House Rescue Accountability Project

07/04/2025

There is so much here!

Ruff House Rescue has systematically operated in secrecy across multiple poorly supervised locations, consistently exposing dogs to troubling conditions while denying wrongdoing.

07/02/2025

Wow!

We believed in Ruff House Rescue. What we learned changed everything.

05/14/2025

We really need your help — both in spreading the word and in speaking up.

A lot of people still haven’t seen our post about contacting the Suffolk County DA, and it's crucial we reach those who’ve seen or experienced something troubling involving Ruff House Rescue, especially since they moved to West Islip.

If something didn’t sit right, even if you weren’t sure what to do at the time, please speak up now. The Suffolk County District Attorney is investigating, but they need to hear directly from the public.

Report here:
https://www.suffolkcountyda.org/contact-us/ -district-form

(Choose “Animal Abuse, Neglect” from the dropdown.)

Please share this. Thank you!

05/03/2025

Reminder:
Have a complaint about Ruff House Rescue? Submit it to the Suffolk DA. See below.

05/01/2025

Fantastic article in today's Islip Bulletin! The reporter has kindly made it available for free, so please share it far and wide!



https://www.islipbulletin.net/stories/animal-cruelty-charge-for-director-of-animal-rescue,97116?

At least four volunteers at Ruff House Rescue (RHR) continuously urged director and president Diane Indelicato that Tali, a grey and white pitbull, needed immediate veterinary attention, according to …

05/01/2025

The director's arrest is featured on the cover of today's Islip Bulletin Please visit their page to comment.

https://www.islipbulletin.net/stories/animal-cruelty-charge-for-director-of-animal-rescue,97116?

A sneak peek at this week's Islip Bulletin. Available Thursday at newsstands and online at www.islipbulletin.net.

04/28/2025

If you’ve had any troubling experience with Ruff House Rescue—whether recent, from years ago, or from any location—please speak up now and share it directly with the Suffolk County District Attorney.

Even if you’ve reported it before, your information is needed now. The DA is actively seeking reports, but it’s important that they come directly to them. Don’t wait—this could be the key to helping.

Here’s how to report:

https://www.suffolkcountyda.org/contact-us/ -district-form

Choose “Animal Abuse, Neglect”. Complete and submit the form.

Your report could be the one that makes all the difference! Thank you for taking action.

04/26/2025

"According to the documents, Ruff House volunteers repeatedly informed Indelicato of Tali's worsening medical condition, including severe dermatological distress such as fur loss, irritated skin and an inflamed abdomen. In addition, records say the gray and white dog suffered from large, ulcerated masses leaking blood and pus on her abdomen; swollen limbs; general physical deterioration; inability to eat or drink without help; and difficulty breathing despite shelter volunteers repeatedly requesting medical help for the dog."

Respond to this article by sending an email to: [email protected]

The director of a Long Island animal rescue allowed the "unjustifiable suffering" of a female pit bull who died in her kennel, the DA says.

04/23/2025

Newsday just confirmed what many of us have known: Diane Indelicato, director of Ruff House Rescue, has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog named Tali died in their care. Despite warnings from workers that Tali needed emergency veterinary attention, those warnings were ignored.

Newsday’s article is important, but it only scratches the surface. There are systemic failures behind the scenes, not just this one incident.

Please don’t assume others will take action. Too often, no one does. Here’s how you can help:

- Write a Letter to the Editor in response to Newsday’s article- [email protected]
- Ask Newsday for deeper coverage- 631-843-2700 or [email protected]
- Contact other news outlets. (See below)
- Share the Newsday article throughout social media.

Points to Consider:
- Tali’s death is not an isolated case. It reflects a longstanding pattern of neglect.
- Ruff House Rescue is also facing eviction proceedings.
- The group has a pattern of operating unsanitary facilities and transporting sick dogs.
- They have been banned from holding adoption events at major pet stores across Long Island.
- This is not about customer service or adoption experiences, it’s about what happens when no one is watching.

It’s time for the full story to be told. Speak out and help protect the animals who are still at risk.

Contacts for other outlets:
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

It’s important to contact these outlets directly by email or phone, rather than just tagging them on social media. You can also reach out to other news organizations or individual reporters, especially those who cover animal welfare. The more voices they hear from, the harder this story will be to overlook.

Newsday Article:
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/animal-cruelty-nicole-indelicato-mh8ci4xq

Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information presented is complete, current, or free of error. This content reflects opinion and is for informational purposes only.

04/09/2025

Here we go again?

*All posts represent our opinions.

04/05/2025

UPDATE April 5, 2025: Howery was apprehended today in Ohio.

When will this end? How many more innocent animals have to suffer before he's stopped for good? See links in comments for more info.

04/01/2025

Ruff House Rescue's Diane Indelicato was arraigned today.