Ruff Life Animal Rescue

Ruff Life Animal Rescue

Fort Mill, SC

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Founded in October 2012, Ruff Life Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, foster-based rescue operating across the Fort Mill, SC and Charlotte, NC areas. The organization rescues homeless, abandoned, and at-risk animals from local shelters, providing essential veterinary care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services. Animals live in volunteer foster homes until they are adopted into permanent, loving families.

Areas served Fort Mill, SC and Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas in North and South Carolina
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Requirements

Submit an adoption application and obtain approval.

How it works

Potential adopters submit an adoption application and communicate via email with rescue volunteers. Animals are introduced at area adoption events held at partner retail locations prior to adoption into approved homes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Ruff Life Animal Rescue operate a physical shelter facility?

No, Ruff Life Animal Rescue is strictly a foster-based organization without a physical shelter facility; all animals reside in approved foster homes until adoption.

Where can the public meet animals available through Ruff Life Animal Rescue?

Because the rescue is foster-based, animals are showcased at local adoption events hosted in partnership with retailers such as Pet Supplies Plus, Petco, and PetSmart.

Does Ruff Life Animal Rescue offer microchipping services?

Yes, Ruff Life Animal Rescue offers low-cost HomeAgain microchips for $20, which can be requested by emailing info@ruffliferescue.com.

Does Ruff Life Animal Rescue accept owner surrenders?

Due to the overwhelming number of animals facing euthanasia in local shelters, Ruff Life Animal Rescue rarely accepts owner surrenders.

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Due to the overwhelming amount of animals euthanized every day in shelters, Ruff Life Animal Rescue rarely accepts owner surrenders.

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