On Our Cover

On our cover we have rescues from local group RUFF - Rescuing Unfortunate Furry Friends. The group was founded last year to rescue unwanted pets in the Estrella area and it has certainly done a wonderful job so far. When I put out a call for models that had been a part of the group’s efforts I was not prepared for the sea of wagging tales and the cacophony of barking that greeted me at the South Lake. Unfortunately I do not have space to show you all the dogs (and cats) who showed up but trust me there was quite a pack!

The Mission Statement of RUFF is to provide a swift rescue with rehabilitation, when possible, for lost and abandoned animals. Once rehabilitated the goal is to find a safe, loving home for them. They have a board of directors who drive the vision and oversee the four branches which make it all possible. These teams include the Rescue Team who put up signs, post to social media and do the actual rescuing of animals once they are notified of a situation; the Foster Team who recruit foster parents, interview prospective parents and check on their backgrounds; The Outreach Team put on presentations and educate the community; the Fundraising Team coordinate events and donation collections. RUFF is a 501c3 charity and is completely volunteer driven and run. They rely on the goodwill of the community to thrive and rescue as many pets as possible.

As Valerie Svenningsen, Board President says, “RUFF is a community based rescue and relies upon your support.”

For more information visit www.RuffEMR.org or email ruffemr@gmail.com.

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