Volunteer Information

Thank you for your interest! Volunteers are a key part of a dog rescue. Any area where you can help is very much appreciated. Here are some areas where volunteers may assist:

  • Fundraising - assist as needed
  • Advertising - assist as needed
  • Graphic Design – create flyers/documents
  • Newsletter - interview people, write articles, copying, editing
  • Grant writing - writing with experience in this field
  • Events - assist when needed
  • Phone Interviews - 20-30 minutes phone time and write-ups
  • Home Visits - 30-45 minute visit and write-up, some travel involved
  • Vet Checks – 10-15 minute phone time
  • Dog Transports - usually during the day with your car
  • Adoption Follow-ups – short phone calls and write-ups
  • Kennel Help - socialize dogs, walk dogs, assist with cleaning duties, meet potential adopters

If you are interested in helping out, please fill out the Volunteer Application and someone from Ruff Start Rescue will contact you. Thank you again!

RSR Emergency Medical Fund

Beautiful Harvey can to us riddlesd with buckshot. He's just one example of the many dogs that come to us requiring medical attention. Fortunately, Harvey was helped and went on to a wonderful home!

Please consider making a special tax-deductible donation towards Ruff Start's Emergency Medical Fund to enable us to help more dogs like Harvey. Every dollar helps!

Thank you for all of your support! Love and big, wet kisses from the RSR doggy family!