Ruff Road Pet Rescue in Portsmouth, Virginia
About Ruff Road Pet Rescue
Ruff Road Pet Rescue is an animal rescue in Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2015. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Ruckus Rescue Animal Sanctuary, about 2.7 mi away.
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36.86142, -76.39275
What Ruff Road Pet Rescue does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Ruckus Rescue Animal Sanctuary414 Sussex Dr, Emporia, VAAnimal sanctuary2.7 mi
- Portsmouth Humane Society4022 Seaboard Ct, Portsmouth, VAHumane society4.4 mi
- Chesapeake City Animal Control3807 Cook Blvd, Chesapeake, VAAnimal control5.6 mi
- Go Rescue Pet Adoption Center *by Appointment Only222 W 21st St # F317, Norfolk, VAAnimal rescue5.9 mi
- VCA Animal Care Center1228 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VAAnimal shelter6.6 mi
- Norfolk SPCA Adoption Center916 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VASPCA8.0 mi
- Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue1032 Whippingham Pkwy, Carrollton, VAAnimal rescue8.9 mi
- Chesapeake Animal Services2100 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VAAnimal control9.2 mi
- Acme Animal Control1518 Springmeadow Blvd, Norfolk, VAAnimal control9.5 mi
- Reba's Animal Rescue1646 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VAAnimal rescue9.7 mi
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Where is Ruff Road Pet Rescue located?
Ruff Road Pet Rescue is at 5709 Churchland Blvd Ste A, Portsmouth, VA 23703 in Portsmouth City.
What are the hours of Ruff Road Pet Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (757) 620-7425 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Ruff Road Pet Rescue?
Start on ruffroadpetrescue.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Ruff Road Pet Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Ruff Road Pet Rescue tax-deductible?
Ruff Road Pet Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 47-4238974), with reported annual revenue of about $93,076. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
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