Ruff Start Rescue
Cause Area
Location
12526 319th Ave Princeton, MN 55371
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Princeton, MN 55371
Considering Fostering? Here Are Some Things You Should Know! All Ruff Start Rescue Fosters MUST: Have all of their pets spayed/neutered and up to date on vetting. Be patient! There is no set amount of time a foster pet will be at your home. We do not want to have to move foster pets from one foster home to another. Constant moving can really set back their rehabilitation. We do expect our fosters to be patient and keep their foster pet until they get adopted. Be willing to work with their foster pets. Many of these animals are coming directly from shelter environments, have been picked up as strays, came from a life inside of a small cage at a puppy mill or were treated with malicious intent. Many simply have no idea how to behave inside of a home. It's not their fault, and they can learn with PATIENCE, GUIDANCE, LOVE, and CONSISTENCY. Attend at least one Adoption Event a month. Have the foster animals on a leash when outside at ALL time, unless you have a completely fenced in yard. Exercise their foster pet adequately. Foster dogs are expected to have daily walks. Be willing to drive their foster pet to their vet appointments at one of the Vet clinics we work with. Give their foster pets their medication if they need it! If your foster pet needs medication, you will be expected to give them their medication on time and in the correct doses. Send updates on their foster pets to their Placement Coordinator on a regular basis. This would include the foster pet's likes, dislikes, biographies, and of course...lots of pictures!! These will all need to be kept as up to date as possible. Supervise their foster pet at all times. When no one is at home, the foster pets should be baby gated or crated, if necessary, for safety. You must have your own home owners insurance or renters liability coverage before fostering with RSR. **There are always animals that need a loving foster home and we will work with you to determine the ones that will best fit with your lifestyle. ** Questions about becoming a foster? Feel free to email us at: foster@ruffstartrescue.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Flexible Schedule
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Princeton, MN 55371
Summary: The Owner Surrender Coordinator is responsible for working with local families who need to surrender their animal to Ruff Start Rescue. The OS Coordinator works through the entire process of bringing an animal into the rescue. Beginning with collecting information from the surrenderer (images, vet records), networking the animal in the private RSR Animals Needing Fosters Page, and getting foster commitment. You also may be asked for help coordinating the transfer of the animal into the rescue as well. Once the animal is with their foster, add them to the website and notify vetting and intake of the new addition. Time Commitment: You are required to take at least 2 new owner surrender applications weekly Location: Remote Reports to: Intake Manager Responsibilities: Logging into email, facebook and RescueGroups daily Review owner surrender applications and look for red flags Lining up fosters for the animals that are chosen to come into rescue Sending owner surrender agreements Once the animal is with the foster, perform an intake on the animal by adding to the website and sending out an announcement email to intake, vetting and the FM involved Qualifications: Must be 18+ Reliable access to the internet Proficiency using Gmail and Google Drive preferred Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with all members of RSR and the public Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision and direction at times Ability to show compassion and empathize with owner surrenders and shelter/veterinary staff Demonstrate affection for animals and concern for their welfare Understanding of all animals that might be placed within RSR and knowing when we cannot help and when we can Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior, and experience working with animal welfare programs is preferred
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Flexible Schedule
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Princeton, MN 55371
Are you looking for a fulfilling and impactful way to utilize your skills and experience to help animals in need? Ruff Start Rescue seeks passionate and talented professionals to join our Board of Directors! As a board member, you will be critical in strategically governing our organization, supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers and making a positive impact in the lives of the animals we help. We are searching for individuals committed to our mission and who want to impact the lives of animals in need. We also offer a wide range of engagement opportunities such as organizational events, workshops to help you learn more about animal rescue and volunteer opportunities such as our transport days that allow you to directly interact with the animals you’re saving! As a board member, you will join a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, help shape the organization's direction, and build your skills and experience in nonprofit leadership. Whether you're an experienced board member or looking to take your first step into nonprofit leadership, we welcome you to apply! We are currently seeking applicants for open board positions: Veterinary Board Member Y our primary responsibilities as a board member will include: Leading strategically Being an ambassador for the organization Ensuring financial stability Helping to secure fundraising resources Supervising and supporting the Executive Director, and Ensuring healthy governance Other Details Term Length - 2 years w/option to renew; max of 3 total terms Time Commitment - 4-6 hours per month (depending on areas of expertise, committee assignments, etc.) Take the first step towards making a difference, and apply now! https://ruff-start-rescue-inc.rippling-ats.com/job/631554/board-member-board-of-directors
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Ruff Start Rescue is dedicated to saving animals whose lives are at risk. We also educate the community about the importance of animal rescue and responsibility. www.facebook.com/ruffstart
Description
Who We Are & How We Do It
We are a foster based animal rescue based out of Central MN. We are a No-Kill dog and cat rescue organization. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits. We all work very hard to place them in new loving homes. We have a facility in Princeton for staff and supplies, but we operate throughout all of central MN. In fact, we have most of our fosters in the twin cities and surrounding areas.
This group could not survive without all of our wonderful volunteers who spend countless hours devoting time to save lives. Most volunteers work full time jobs, have children, their own animals, etc and have a very busy schedule. So if your phone calls or emails are not answered by a live person right away, it’s probably because we are at work and will call you as soon as we can.
More info at: http://www.ruffstartrescue.com/info/index
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