RUFF Rescuing Unwanted Furever Friends

06/20/2024

TRIPP UPDATE FROM DR. HUEL! She just called:
Tripp has be neutered and had a small belly button hernia repaired. He is Heartworm NEG! He was full of fleas so treated for that. Wormed and Vaccinated. He had laser therapy last night at intake and again this morning and Dr Huel said his eye is looking much better. He has many new and old bite marks...literally covered his body. He wants tons of lovin's when the vet tech take him out to potty. Michelle from Effingham Animal Shelter was taking kitties to the vet this morning and was able to visit with Tripp. She said he was so very sweet and she loved him. This boy is ready to go home. He is still at Pet Wellness Center of Southern Illinois and will be there this weekend. We are screening applications for him but there will be NO ADOPTION FEE! He is a 1 yr old pit boxer mix. As far as we can tell he is good with people and has been around cats and a dog...the one attacking him. He has been around a 5 year old child but not close interaction due to Tripp's injuries. We can schedule meet and greets with families and animals to see if he is a good fit for a family wanting to bring him into their home. I am unsure about potty training. He did potty outside for us. But his home life was not structured. He will need time and love while settling into his new home but I promise this will be the most loyal dog you will ever have because he is....a rescue:)

02/21/2022

Courtesy Post: KASH. 9 mo old lab/pit mix. He is a typical puppy with lots of energy. He loves people and other dogs. Not sure about cats but he is still young and should adapt if introduced properly. He is not neutered but is now at the age to be neutered safely. We are screening for owner to ensure the best home. Send us a message for screening application. Adoption fee will be prepay of neuter at vet clinic of your choice.

08/19/2021

Official page of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

07/27/2021

What a great song! We can all relate.

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06/29/2021

Greenup Il. Does anyone know where this dog belongs?

06/24/2021

It’s almost Friday!
We all get a bit goofy towards the end of the week…
Share some pics of your furkids being goofy!

06/17/2021

COURTESY POST:
We know that sometimes life happens and when it does we hope that you are all as responsible as this dog owner. They have reached out for help to rehome this bonded pair. They are not asking a rehoming fee but that they can stay together and receive all the love that they currently have. Message us for an application as we are helping them screen to find the best fit for Ace and Kiah.
Ace & Kiah

Ace is a Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Lab mix. Male

Kiah is a Golden Retriever. Female.

Both spayed/neutered. All shots updated, can provide proof. They have lived in town/apartment/ country life. Ace is 5 and Kiah is 4.

Both potty trained and come from a smoke free home. In and outside life. Really great with kids and are great lap dogs. Would absolutely love to keep them together. Have been with each other their whole lives. Have to rehome do to moving and can’t have dogs where I stay.

05/20/2021

Marshall Illinois....this boy can't find his home. Contact Clark County Animal Shelter if you know who he owners are.

04/21/2021

Always know the breeder you are dealing with and if they won't let you see the living conditions or the parents of puppies you are buying then don't deal with them. Dog breeding can be a terrible life for a dog.

QUINCY, Ill. (WAND) - An Adams County animal breeder faces criminal charges after hundreds of animals were rescued from her facility.

03/25/2021

Hello, friends!

We at Clyde's are in need of some Newspaper! If you have any extra Newspaper you would like to donate please feel free to bring it on over to us; I promise it'll go to good use!

If you do bring some to us, just call us from the parking lot at 217-234-2287 and we will come get it from you!

The patients here thank you!! 💕

03/08/2021

Over 100 dogs just rescued! Please read the post from Tiny N Tall Rescue. They need help from our RUFF friends.

02/22/2021

UPDATE: We still have about 250 total medium and large packs left. All the small size collars are SOLD OUT.

We had the opportunity to purchase a large inventory of collars from a company that is closing its doors. These collars were made by ICON and they are great quality and we couldn't just let them go to waste when we know that there are many rescues and shelters needing collars.

So we purchased all that they had left. Though they are not Max and Neo brand, they are great quality and excellent value at $3.50 a piece.

We are offering them in bundles of 25 collars for $87.50.
https://www.maxandneo.com/products/icon-dog-collar-25-packs

02/08/2021

COLD WEATHER ALERT! If you think that straw is ENOUGH to keep you animals warm then read this post attached to this picture! It is against the law in Illinois to leave your animals out in extreme temps....which is what we are NOW having! You can be arrested and have to go to court! For the ones that say....OH they like it outside....they don't want to come in, etc. (Trust me...rescues hear it all!) The animals would MUCH rather be inside with you! Short haired dogs will freeze to death...as the ones in the picture! Huskys, long hair-thick skinned dogs do fair better but if you want a dog then make them a part of your family or don't get them....cats too! This picture is a stark reminder and these poor dogs paid the price for heartless owners!

This morning, Donna was out checking for any cold strays who needed help and had someone with her on a ride-along. She stopped on the side of the road when she saw a doghouse, sitting in the middle of nowhere. She walked up to the doghouse, and saw straw sticking out of the front. Dread and heaviness filled her when she realized the doghouse was not empty. It hurts us to even type these words. Inside was a beautiful white dog with a collar, frozen to death. With her were newborn puppies, all also frozen to death.

Together, they lifted the entire doghouse into the jeep. They brought the whole family back to Stray Rescue so we can have them cremated and at least give them dignity in death. It's obvious the doghouse was dumped here, as it is nowhere near any houses or property. We are so sorry to give you this horrific and sickening news, but this is reality. This is why we beg people to bring their pets in during these dangerous and deadly temperatures. Even if you have to put them in your basement - do it. They will not survive in these temperatures. Please. So we don't have gut wrenching mornings like this. Doghouses and straw are NOT ENOUGH WHEN IT'S THIS COLD.

BRING YOUR PETS INSIDE. They are suffering. ​💔
Strayrescue.org

12/31/2020

Please check your dog and cat food.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled pet food products which led to at least 28 deaths and eight illnesses in dogs that ate the recalled product.

11/16/2020

COURTESY POST: Meet Moose! He is a full blooded german shephard! 2 years old and neutered. He is needing a furever home. He is still a puppy at heart and needs lots of exercise to burn off his energy. Thats why his nose is skinned up...he wanted to play with a raccoon! He likes to be outdoors playing but indoors with his family as well. He has been around small children but keep his size in mind. We are taking applications for this handsome boy. Send us a message if you would like to give him a furever home. NO Adoption FEE to the right family, however we will be screening applications for the best fit.

11/11/2020

RUFF friends....as you know RUFF has been taking a break from rescuing but we are still very active in the rescue world. We have been in the shoes that our friends at Wright Way Rescue in Lawrence County, Illinois is in right now! Cases like these take lots of money and also takes an emotional toll on the rescue team. Please share and donate....they are going to need alot of money to man handle this extreme rescue case.

10/30/2020

Who remembers sweet Kimber? She was adopted by a great family! Well exciting news! you can follow Kimber on her Instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/kimbie_boxer/ Follow her to see all the antics of a sweet white boxer.

Be still my heart! This little baby girl is 9 weeks old. She is full blooded boxer! She is deaf. We are taking applications for her,but as always, it is not first come first serve. We will take her needs seriously as with any of our rescues. We want to get her settled in rescue so she won’t be available for a couple of weeks. Pm us for an application. But read up on caring for deaf dogs so you are aware.

10/17/2020

LOL

10/01/2020

OWNER LOCATED!

Anyone know this dog? It does have collar that was attached to a leash. Rte 40 Jewett area Please share to find owners

10/01/2020

OWNER LOCATED!!!!!
Effingham Friends.....Do you know where this dog belongs? It was found across the Keller from Aldis. Please share to help find owners

09/22/2020

OWNER LOCATED! Thanks FB friends!

Anyone missing this handsome boy in Greenup area in the country? A group of teenagers found him and checked the surrounding houses for the owner. They don't know exactly where they were at in the country but do know Greenup area. Please share so we can try to locate the owner.

09/18/2020

09/10/2020

OWNER LOCATED!

Greenup Illinois. Does anyone know where this dog belongs

08/31/2020

OWNER LOCATED
Greenup people. Anyone recognize this dog?

06/29/2020

OWNER LOCATED This dog is in Greenup Il. Anyone know where it belongs? Please share

06/16/2020

Do you know her? She is south on Rte 49/Casey. If she is yours let us know

03/06/2020

Clark county Animal Shelter

03/05/2020

A brown or chocolate colored lab has been hit and killed on the bridge between Casey and Greenup

02/19/2020

What do you think? We personally live this Judge

Judge Michael Cicconetti is no ordinary judge. When he dishes out sentences, they usually come with a creative twist that he hopes will teach offenders a valuable lesson. We’re particularly fond of the judge’s treatment of animal abusers and neglecters. From spending the day at a dump to a night...

02/14/2020

OWNER LOCATED. DOGS ARE HOME
Anyone know these two? Found south of Casey on Rte 49 and 800th Road. Look to be siblings around 5 months