Tuff Start Rescue

Tuff Start Rescue We rescue those facing euthanasia due to health problems, financial constraints or abandonment. Tuff Start Rescue was started in 2011.

We rescue dogs and cats that would otherwise be euthanized due to full pounds, health problems, financial constraints, or just for being a stray or feral (cat). We are a nonprofit organization and rely soley on donations to care for these animals and to give them a second chance at the life they deserve! �

We created a Chewy Wishlist as another way to donate Tuff Start Rescue! The wishlist is filled with things we use regula...
01/10/2025

We created a Chewy Wishlist as another way to donate Tuff Start Rescue! The wishlist is filled with things we use regularly to care for our rescue kiddos.
Follow the steps below ⬇️

Here are some ways you can help support our small but mighty rescue! Every little bit makes an impact!! 🐾
01/09/2025

Here are some ways you can help support our small but mighty rescue! Every little bit makes an impact!! 🐾

In the past we have asked for litter donations to be sent or dropped off at our clinic. BUT we have limited storage spac...
01/08/2025

In the past we have asked for litter donations to be sent or dropped off at our clinic. BUT we have limited storage space and have decided to try something new!

We are creating a Litter Fund so we can purchase litter as needed for our fosters. So when you donate via PayPal just add in the notes “litter fund”!

https://www.paypal.me/TuffStartRescueUS

THANK YOU to everyone for your continued generosity! 💕 All of these necessary expenses add up fast and we are so grateful for all the help we receive from all of our supporters!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Tuff Start Rescue! ❤️🎄🐾
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Tuff Start Rescue! ❤️🎄🐾

Miss Panda wants to be your purrrfect gift this year 🎁**Panda needs a calm home without too many stairs. She has had a “...
12/24/2024

Miss Panda wants to be your purrrfect gift this year 🎁
**Panda needs a calm home without too many stairs. She has had a “tuff” life but deserves a foster home to stretch out in! We anticipate Panda to be part of our “Forever Foster” program with her unique needs.

Some really important pet safety tips with your upcoming holiday celebrations! We hope you and all your pets have a safe...
12/23/2024

Some really important pet safety tips with your upcoming holiday celebrations! We hope you and all your pets have a safe and uneventful holiday!!

*A good idea to make note the closest ER Vet(s) near you and have their numbers written down just incase you may need it.

Watson is counting down until Christmas!! This sweet senior guy is ready for a forever home to enjoy 🌲Fill out a foster ...
12/23/2024

Watson is counting down until Christmas!! This sweet senior guy is ready for a forever home to enjoy 🌲
Fill out a foster application on our website if you are interested!

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires giving. They are many ways to give...Donate...foster...share...educate...
12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires giving. They are many ways to give...
Donate...foster...share...educate...adopt ❤️

Every little bit helps and those little bits make a huge difference in our rescue.

https://www.paypal.me/TuffStartRescueUS

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tuff Start Rescue 🦃🧡 🐾
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tuff Start Rescue 🦃🧡 🐾

Thank you so much for your support yesterday! We couldn’t rescue these amazing souls and find them loving, forever homes...
11/22/2024

Thank you so much for your support yesterday! We couldn’t rescue these amazing souls and find them loving, forever homes without your support. 💚💙🍋

We are 28% to our goal of $8,000!!! THANK YOU to everyone who has shared and donated!!There is still time (a little over...
11/22/2024

We are 28% to our goal of $8,000!!! THANK YOU to everyone who has shared and donated!!
There is still time (a little over 4 hours to be exact) so please keep sharing and donate if you can!

https://givemn.org/organization/tuff-start-rescue

Thank you just isn’t enough for the support we have received in the last few weeks! Between $10 Tuesdays, our annual hol...
11/22/2024

Thank you just isn’t enough for the support we have received in the last few weeks! Between $10 Tuesdays, our annual holiday auction, and Give to the Max… we are amazed! Thank you for continuing to allow us to save these amazing rescue kids! 🍋💕

These two TSR Alumni kitties had been in the home where their poor Dad had passed away, naturally, several days to 2 wee...
11/22/2024

These two TSR Alumni kitties had been in the home where their poor Dad had passed away, naturally, several days to 2 weeks before anyone knew. 💔

Mousey (2020 Alum) was captured on Day 2 and appears completely unscathed, with the exception of not being able to get enough attention. ❤️

Cody (2017 Alum) was finally captured on Day 5, after evading all of our prior efforts, including traps full of our best offerings (tuna, sardines, rotisserie chicken, treats, catnip, etc). We resorted to thermal and snake cameras which allowed us to confirm his brilliant hiding spot, lined with his fur, and ending up sawing through the bathtub to expose his spot. Of course, the loud noise likely spooked him as we saw him scurry into a bedroom. He was finally captured when he ran into a closet and surrendered with his head down. We will never forget the sadness wefelt seeing him like this. He is still pretty shutdown, but is coming around, sits well for his fluids, has been eating and just started talking a bit (he has THE best little cry and facial expression when he talks). We will love him through this, just like we did when he was originally rescued almost 10 years ago.

UPDATE: 🥰
Both kitties are doing very well and are settled into their routinesback to Jackie's house to be in our "Forever Foster" program, as she was their original foster Momma. ❤️

Cody recently had a dental cleaning and a small mass removed by his eye. They are both doing great and happy little kiddos again!

https://givemn.org/organization/tuff-start-rescue

Pete came to us as a tiny 2-pound kitten with some BIG medical issues. Thanks to a CT scan, we were able to get the fact...
11/21/2024

Pete came to us as a tiny 2-pound kitten with some BIG medical issues. Thanks to a CT scan, we were able to get the facts on our little man. Pete was diagnosed with 2 congenital issues:

- PRAA (Persistent Right Aortic Arch) which is abnormal tissue that traps the esophagus, preventing normal passage of food, causing regurgitation.

- PSS (liver shunt), which is an abnormal connection of a blood vessel, bypassing the liver, resulting in seizures and disorientation.

Because Pete was/is not clinical for his PRAA, we proceeded with his liver shunt surgery first. He recovered like a trooper and has been doing great! He was able to come off all of his medications too! His doctors don't know if he'll ever become clinical for his PRAA, but he is currently well-managed with a strict canned food diet.

https://givemn.org/organization/tuff-start-rescue

Over the past year, we have taken in 15 cats from a local colony, living outside an elderly couple's home. Many of the c...
11/21/2024

Over the past year, we have taken in 15 cats from a local colony, living outside an elderly couple's home. Many of the cats were undersocialized, young adult cats (approx 1 year old) and have needed a great deal of time and space to adjust. Thankfully, they are making great strides in their loving foster environments and 9 of the 15 have been adopted into loving forever homes! The remaing 6 are still adjusting, while waiting for their special someone!

Fannie, Marmalade, Caviar, Waffles, Carlita, Zorro, Carmel, Presley, Earl, Carlos, Carl K, Priscilla, Grayson, Carlotta, Gilbert Fluff.

https://givemn.org/organization/tuff-start-rescue

Did you know over 20 of our rescue kiddos are on an expensive Rx and/or special diets?! This can make for an expensive “...
11/21/2024

Did you know over 20 of our rescue kiddos are on an expensive Rx and/or special diets?! This can make for an expensive “grocery run” but it is so essential for their continued care and health!
When you donate you allow us to continue to provide these important meals.

https://givemn.org/organization/tuff-start-rescue

We wanted to make sure to honor the rescue kids we lost this year. Hope & Skinny Mike (aka Magic Mike). They were both a...
11/21/2024

We wanted to make sure to honor the rescue kids we lost this year. Hope & Skinny Mike (aka Magic Mike). They were both a part of Tuff Start Rescue and living in our “Forever Foster” program. 🌈❤️

Edited to add: because we lost 2 other sweet souls (also in our Forever Fosters Group) at the end of 2023 (after last year's memorial post), we wanted to also include sweet Teensie and Sadie. 🩷🌈

https://givemn.org/organization/tuff-start-rescue

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Can’t forget the cat people!! Check out the auction items for your feline friend(s) https://www.32auctions.com/tsrauction2024

Our online auction ends tomorrow, Nov 11th! Please help us reach our big goal and conquer our medical debt for our beloved "lemons!" Tuff Start Rescue https://www.32auctions.com/tsrauction2024?r=1&t=all

We cannot understand how this playful guy has not been scooped up!! Lenny is just a blast and looooves playing! Visit his Pet Finder page to learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lenny-69354857/mn/blaine/tuff-start-rescue-mn416/

We love watching Lenny with all his fun toys! This boy loves all the puzzles to keep his mind busy. Want to learn more about Lenny? Visit his Pet Finder page: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lenny-69354857/mn/blaine/tuff-start-rescue-mn416/

RESCUE THEM 🍋🍋 We love all our “lemons” and know they are so deserving of their purrrfect forever home! Roger is ready and waiting to find his forever! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/roger-57399491/mn/blaine/tuff-start-rescue-mn416/

Who could use an extra hand after a busy weekend?? Timon is willing to help!! 😹 This hilarious boy has had such a “tuff” start but you would never be able to tell!! He needs a very specific foster (or forever) home. Message us if you are interested!

That Monday morning wake up can be “tuff” Lenny! This adorable, talkative guy is ready for his very own forever family! Check out his Pet Finder to learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lenny-69354857/mn/blaine/tuff-start-rescue-mn416/

Anyone else as excited as Lenny is for the weekend?! 😹 We cannot understand how this boy is not adopted yet! Check out his Pet Finder bio and apply: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lenny-69354857/mn/blaine/tuff-start-rescue-mn416/

Are you following us on Instagram?!? https://instagram.com/tuffstartrescue?igshid=18nr5uvsw5xo1

Timon loves “helping” around the clinic!! This guy is hysterical and his curiosity gets him into some funny situations. Timon has spent time healing and is ready to start searching for a special foster home! He has a few special needs after his surgeries so needs an experienced foster. If you are interested, message us to see if you could be a good fit for our goofy guy!

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