Welcome to It's a RUFF Life Rescue

It's a RUFF Life Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit group dedicated to the rescue and care of unwanted dogs and cats in Northeastern Ohio. The group is based out of North Lima, OH in Mahoning County. Our organization does not have a shelter, volunteers provide foster care for animals while they await placement. Our goal is to place these animals in safe, loving, permanent homes. Pets come to us from different scenarios, as strays, owner turn ins and from area shelters. We get dogs of all sizes and ages, purebreds and mixed breeds alike.

Please visit Kylie's page for more information on this sweet baby.

We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.

DON'T love 'em & leave 'em...Pets are a LIFETIME COMMITMENT!

Click to join ruffliferescue One of the most important things we can give our Pets is "Time". The time to love them, care for them, and train them. Animal shelters across the country are filled with pets whose families didn't have "Time". Every year, the "Time is up" for 12 million companion Pets. Do you have the "Time" to make a difference? shorks

The dogs in our group travel many routes to their destination. Some were purchased by families on a whim, families that did not understand the needs of such a big, hairy, noisy, or energetic pet. Others lost their homes when an owner became too old or sick to provide the necessary care or when a family's lifestyle changed because of job loss or divorce, and still others were picked up as strays or dumped by owners who wanted freedom from the responsibility of dog care. Some go directly from a home into rescue; mostly come by way of shelters.