How We Help

Black Nose Barket

The Black Nose Barket provides 100% free food, bedding, and other necessities to pet owners that are low income, unhoused, or in emergency or transitional shelters.

Since May 2023, we have helped feed 618 best friends in need!

The Black Nose Barket can provide many items to struggling pet owners, including:

  • Wet and dry food for dogs and cats of all life stages;

  • Meal toppers and supplements;

  • Water;

  • Treats;

  • Blankets and beds;

  • Litter and litter boxes;

  • Puppy pads;

  • Teething toys;

  • First aid kits;

  • Bowls;

  • Crates and pop-ups

  • Small carriers;

  • Toys;

  • Collars, leashes, and harnesses;

  • Milk replacement for puppies and kittens; and

  • Some over-the-counter medication and supplements, including flea & tick medication and joint supplements. 

When we’re able to, we also provide healthy snacks, water, wool socks, and warm clothing to pet owners-in-need!

We are always in need of items! Click here to visit our donation page!

Transportation Services

For Shelters

If you have a foster or adopter that has passed your application process, but cannot make it to the shelter to pick-up their pet, we will transport for you! We want to ensure that no animal loses out on a forever home because of transportation-related issues. 

For Rescues and Sanctuaries

We can help rescues and sanctuaries in 2 ways:

  1. We can pull from a shelter and transport the animal directly to you; and

  2. If you have a foster or adopter that has been approved by you, but is unable to pick-up, we will happily transport their new family member to them.

For Pet Parents

Let us bring your new pet home to you! If you are unable to transport or pick-up yourself from the shelter or rescue, we can help you.*

*Subject to approval through Ruger’s Rescues internal application process.

XL Bully Exemptions

The UK and Scottish governments have enacted a horrible and controversial ban on XL Bully breed dog types, and we’re here to help.

Ruger’s Rescues is dedicated to helping pet owners who are struggling to afford Certificates of Exemption for their beloved XL bullies. Through donations from our caring donors, we have been able to save dozens of XL bullies from these unjust and disheartening laws.

As of December 2024, we’ve helped pay for nearly 100 Certificates of Exemption and neuters!

Contact Us to find out more if you are having trouble affording a Certificate of Exemption or neuter.

Donate to help us provide Certificates of Exemption for those in need.

Check out our Instagram Highlights to see all the faces we’ve helped save from the ban!

Finding a Cure

Finding a cure for Hemangiosarcoma is one of the driving forces of Ruger's Rescues. We are committed to donating money to the American Kennel Club Hemangiosarcoma Cancer Initiative to find a cure. 

The first $2,500 of all donations received will be going to becoming a Sponsor of the Cancer Initiative. Read more here.

Let’s Do This!

Because every animal deserves an angel!

Join our mission by donating now below and supporting Ruger’s Rescues.

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