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RUFF Rescue Tucson

Animal rescue in Tucson, AZ

RUFF Rescue Tucson is a small foster rescue organization started by a group of concerned friends more than decade ago. Our original focus was puppymills, but as the world and economy have changed we have added community intervention to our program. We hope to be able to either help with pet food to allow pets to stay in their current, loving homes or to take in the pets from the community that we can keep out of the already overcrowded county shelter systems. We survive on the generosity of benefactors and small fundraisers.

Contact Donna Dunham
Email ruffrescuetucson@gmail.com
Phone (520) 490-0401
Website
Address
Tucson, AZ 85749
Donation PayPal: ruffrescuetucson@gmail.com or on website: ruffrescuetucson.org
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Adoptable pets at RUFF Rescue Tucson

We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Chihuahua/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Squeaky's adoption status with email updates.
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Squeaky

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Scooby's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooby

Pug/Beagle

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Lyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyla

Australian Terrier

Female, Young
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Abi's adoption status with email updates.
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Abi

Cairn Terrier

Female, Young
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

Anatolian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Little Dude's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Dude

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Tucson, AZ
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Rescue FAQs

Tucson, Pima County, Cochise County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County

  • 1. Approve Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application with references, an initial phone interview and a home visit. All of our pets are fostered in private homes, so we may do the initial meeting at one of the foster homes. At adoption time, there is an adoption contract and an adoption fee ranging from $150-$450. All of our pets have been examined by a vet, have appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near RUFF Rescue Tucson

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We'll also keep you updated on PRISCILLA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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PRISCILLA*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MARIPOSA AKA BELLY's adoption status with email updates.
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MARIPOSA AKA BELLY

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on JUDE*'s adoption status with email updates.
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JUDE*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on DANA*'s adoption status with email updates.
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DANA*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Bagheera's adoption status with email updates.
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Bagheera

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Tucson, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on RAINBOW*'s adoption status with email updates.
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RAINBOW*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Tucson, AZ

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