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These longtime foster pups are lonely and looking for their perfect forever family. Some of them have been waiting quite a while! Will...
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Thank you, Marianne!
Our beloved National Director of the past three years, Marianne Minton Smelley, has stepped down. Marianne was a FORCE, working almost...
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Rest in Peace, Princess Mollypants
From RRUS adopter, Carla Friedrich: This year, on January 27, 2022, we lost our beloved Mollypants at 13 years, 9 months of age. When she...
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In Memory of Frida
Run free sweet girl, we will remember you. Frida had 48 hours of pure joy with her wonderful foster family. They made sure she knew she...
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Money, Moxie, Maybe & Dublin
Given in honor of our precious Ridgies Money, Maybe, Moxie, and Dublin who we've lost. We miss y'all!
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Lenny - Happy Tails
Lenny Lenny was surrendered by his owner at four months old. He suffered from a severe hip deformity that his owner couldn’t afford to...
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Rowdy - TEXAS
Meet Rowdy! He is a giant lover, 3 years old, a ridgeless mix and VERY MUCH a puppy. He was recently adopted! He is sweet, affectionate,...
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Snacks - TEXAS
Snacks is a very handsome, ridged PB male. He is 1 y/o and loves to play with all the other resident dogs in his foster home. He was NOT...
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Jesse - Happy Tails
Jesse was one of three puppy mill pups that came into rescue in June of 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. She and her two sisters were...
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Dash - TEXAS
Dash is a SWEET, 1 y/o, ridged boy. He was a stray, found on the streets in Houston. Amazingly, he is so gentle, friendly and happy. He...
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COVID-19 Protocols and Impact on RRUS
The safety of our adopters, our volunteers, and their families is a priority. We must follow state regulations with regards to all health...
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Is a Ridgeback Good With Kids?
Ridgebacks love most children. I say “most children” because no dog appreciates rough treatment. No dog likes children who treat them...
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What is a Ridgeback Like?
The Ridgeback is strong-willed, sensitive & independent. This stems from his ability to hunt independently of human direction; a trait...
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Stormy - Happy Tails
Back in February, 2021, during the Great Texas Freeze, a wonderful, caring lady posted on FaceBook requesting help for a dog that was...
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Clark - Happy Tails
Initially named after Clark Griswold of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this puppy came into rescue on Christmas Eve, having been...
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