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A Diamond in the Ruff

Dog rescue in Pottsville, PA

Our mission is to save young, adoptable pups that might otherwise have no chance at a happy, healthy life. Most of our pups come from high kill shelters with little visibility. We look for those that have been overlooked by rescues and those in imminent danger of being put down. We do on occasion accept a dog from another rescue or an individual looking to prevent a dog from ending up in a shelter. We are very small at present, just a few fosters but are hoping to expand. I stumbled into rescue when I came across a young dog (one year-old) about to be killed for space in an Animal Control facility in Gaston County, NC about a year and a half ago. They still put out a "Euth list" every week with the days the dogs and cats will be killed. I was able to save him with the help of people I didn't even know primarily via facebook. He came to me on a paid transport - he was skinny, had every kind of parasite you can imagine and was heartworm positive. Today, he is a healthy, strong, heartworm free, loved and treasured member of our family. His name is Chance. He and all who came after him is why I do what I do. We hope someday to also obtain our 501c3 status but right now, all of our money pays for vet bills and transport. We are just getting started but have already saved the lives of 12 pups and our token kitty. We are looking to save more but we NEED fosters and adopters! All of our puppies and dogs live in homes and are treated as members of their host family. A very accurate assessment of health and behavior are freely given. We want our puppies to find the right forever home for them so there will be no surprises.

Contact Michelle Schuettler
Address
Pottsville, PA 17901
Donation http://www.adiamondintheruffpetrescue.com/ or donations may be made directly to our email address via paypal
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Daisy

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Young
Pottsville, PA
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Ruger

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Pottsville, PA
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Chloe

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Pottsville, PA

Rescue FAQs

Schuylkill County, PA and surrounding counties however we will consider adopters anywhere in the US provided we can secure an adequate home inspection and procure transportation.

Additional adoption info

A foster and adoption application can be filled out right on our website. Our adoption fee for puppies under 6 months of age is $300.00. $50.00 of that is refunded upon a spay/neuter certificate being returned to us. Over 6 months is $250.00 and pup will be neutered, microchipped and will have completed his vaccinations. They are also vet checked and on heartworm and flea preventatives.

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Cajun KA

Rhodesian Ridgeback/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
Quakertown, PA
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Annie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Gilbertsville, PA
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Eddie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Harrisburg, PA
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Rip

Pony - Shetland

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Quakertown, PA
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Mr. Templeton

Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)/Beagle

Male, 14 yrs 8 mos
Harrisburg, PA
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Myra

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Walnutport, PA

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