Ruff Start New Beginnings

07/03/2025

THANKFUL THURSDAY 🍁

Not only were we over the moon delighted to be the recipient of Paws for the cause 50/50 draw, friend to the rescue Charlene Pearson Carr donated her portion back!

Add a fun filled Sunday with some incredible volunteers shaving their heads for RSNB and Small Town Cat Project (Northumberland County, Ontario)

We unfortunately are not in a position to carry on with the daily running of the rescue but we still have BIG PLANS helping other rescues, especially in these times of so much uncertainty.
Please watch for updates to see what we've got going next!

Thank you to The The Local Pet Pantry for hosting us! Thank you to team Rhonda Guthrie-Taft at Quinte Lost Dog Network (who raised 1000$!)

A very big thanks Kim Michelle Ford-LeVie and Donna Graves for their support and unwavering dedication to the work they do. 🐾🐾

07/03/2025

MY CYCLONE UPDATE

Our own RSNB boy Cyclone. With the recent diagnosis he is still very much engaged in life and there is no denying that aroooo welcome when you arrive! At his age (12-14yrs) we will not be seeking and further treatments, instead I have elected to keep him comfortable with medications to ease any pain and once he starts slowing to the point of not enjoying life we will gift him the dignity of a well loved dog. Cyclone is our own personal dog, adopted by me and gifted to Chris 🎄morning. (actually Just an empty envelope) Please know that our personal dogs are 100% OURS vetting/food/shelter do not come out from the RSNB umbrella (although they do get some perks of cookies etc) I am his mom and we'll care and provide for all he needs. .

He's been by far our longest foster. He's handsome but needs a very different family then most dogs. So the BIG news today is Cyclone has been ADOPTED by "us". He's now a BEATTY!
Adoption papers have been signed and payment has been made, so for as long as he lives he'll never EVER have to worry again about being let down by anyone, he's ours and we love him!
Chris Beatty your Xmas gift was here all the time!

07/02/2025

When you align yourself with like minded people GREAT things can happen. Our last Ruff Start gal is now officially HOME and has a pack of her own. Mazie is one lucky pup to have been gifted this incredibly valuable comprehensive experience transitioning into her FORVER HOME! Thanks, to Souha Ezzedeen and Way of Life Dog Training 🐾🐾 Another big thanks today to friend Norma Keith who donated a couple of trail walks with her "bro" and her new pack of friends at Millbrook Pet Care unfortunately health options are no longer available to me, but EVERYDAY is a New Day to help in some positive way as we move forward. A few things in the works with some new admins who will join our team and working with LIKE MINDED rescues in case of an emergency (or housing needs).Details will be posted soon and I am HOPING to have a bon-fire/corn roast/open house day of FUN and to show you just how much YOU are appreciated!

07/02/2025

Ahoy, there matey!
Nice day to be out on the water scouting for the fish that will be our dinner!
-Forever foster GHOST👻

07/02/2025

UPDATE NOT TO BE MISSED!
Happy Tail #1915! ❤️

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🇨🇦 Is there ANYWAY to TOP off a Canadian long weekend than to announce the official adoption of *Maisy, into a family ready to learn along with their new charge, a gal that came from a hoarding situation, likey never outdoors to acres of paradise.

Add to that, a big brother (♡service dog) who she can rely on for guidance and knowledge as they live, grow and learn together!

Please give a warm welcome to Anna Miller Pascal, Wilbur to our Ruff Start family!

It is with great pleasure we see our once nervous gal blossoming into the gal we knew was there, just hesitant to have her heart broken again.

It's with the incredible help and support from Souha Ezzedeen and her knowledge that she is offering to assist in Maisy's transition *and her family the steps to ensure "Everything little thing, is gonna be ALL RIGHT! 🎶"
Way of Life Dog Training

We send Maisy home with all the love we hold for every RSNB dog, along with best wishes for many happy memory making years to come! 🇨🇦

Today, a BIG treat reuniting with her biological brother Harry at Millbrook Pet Care

Thank you! Riley and Max (adopters of Harry ❤️)

07/01/2025

Warmest wishes to you on Canada Day! Harry and Maisy, two exceptional RSNB alumni, extend their sincere greetings, epitomizing the spirit of hope and unity that brings us closer together.

07/01/2025

Cyclone Beatty

The day I've been dreading has arrived, Cyclones test results are back this am. Although his advanced age 12-14yrs best guess limits our options, we're choosing to focus on the time we have left. Cyclone has cancer, specifically Hemangiosarcomas, but we're not letting it define us. Despite his rough start in life, we've worked tirelessly to show him love, care and compassion. His resilience inspires me every day. Cyclone may not have been the easiest to train, but his loving nature makes up for it. As his foster mom, I've made a promise to give him the best life possible, and that includes spoiling him rotten in his final days. We'll cherish every moment, and I have faith that our bond will transcend time. I LOVE YOU, Cyclone Beatty

Love your foster Momma ❤

A big thanks to Port Hope emergency vet for their kindness and compassion. Your thoughtful texts kept us updated, and we're grateful for your care.

F**k YOU cancer, F**K YOU!

06/30/2025

Morning, Monday, funny pics to kickstart your week! 😊

Updates to follow! 🩷 and a big announcement coming this evening

06/30/2025

To The RSNB VILLAGE "PEOPLE"

*music pun/reference intended.

There are simply not enough words to evoke the meaning of THANKS today!
Thank you to The Local Pet Pantry for hosting, thank you to friend Rhonda Guthrie-Taft with Quinte West Lost Paws Rachel dear and beautiful friend, and Kathleen for THE day SHAVE! 4 of us "went under the knife" 🫨
A HUGE thanks to everyone who attended from near and far to help us keep the Ruff Start dogs healthy and well!
(Still a bu**er off to this long living woodpecker that appears to have come with the property, purchase🤣.

Totals from today and some pretty FUNNY PICTURES TO COME!

06/30/2025

To the RSNB The *VILLAGE PEOPLE ❤️
Music pun intended 🎶
*(Of a certain age 😉)

There are simply not enough words to evoke the meaning of THANKS today!
Thank you to The Local Pet Pantry for hosting, thank you to friend Rhonda Guthrie-Taft with Quinte West Lost Paws Rachel dear and beautiful friend, and Kathleen for THE day SHAVE! 4 of us "went under the knife" 🫨
A HUGE thanks to everyone who attended from near and far to help us keep the Ruff Start dogs healthy and well!
(Still a bu**er off to this long living woodpecker that appears to have come with the property, purchase🤣.

Totals from today and some pretty FUNNY PICTURES TO COME!

06/29/2025

We are SO excited to be invited to the The Local Pet Pantry we even have our team mascott making candy floss! He is now fully vetted including neuter *that took some convincing 🤣
Come join us to find out more about your local dog and cat rescue in your neighborhood!

06/28/2025

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