Each adoption includes six meals' worth of food, a blanket, a toy, one month of flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and some treats.

Before heading home, every animal will be spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and receive any age-appropriate tests—such as a heartworm test for dogs or a combo test for cats.

For dogs, we also make an effort to start basic obedience training, including crate training, potty training, teaching "sit" and "down," and working on leash manners.

At Ruh Roh Rescue, our top priority is setting each animal up for success in their new home. One important way we do this is by ensuring puppies don’t go home together. While it may seem like a good idea to adopt two puppies from the same litter, it can actually lead to something called Littermate Syndrome. This condition can cause puppies to become overly dependent on each other, making it harder for them to bond with their human family members and learn important social skills. Which can result in behaviral problems in the future. For these reasons, we don't feel comfortable sending two puppies home together, as it gives them the best chance to thrive individually.

Ruh Roh Rescue does not declaw any of our cats, nor do we allow any of our cats to be adopted into homes that plan to declaw them. Declawing is not just a simple nail trim—it's a painful and unnecessary procedure that involves amputating part of the cat’s toes, which can lead to long-term physical and behavioral problems. Declawing can cause pain, difficulty walking, and even emotional distress, as cats rely on their claws for balance, defense, and communication. For these reasons, Ruh Roh Rescue is committed to ensuring that all our cats remain with their claws intact and can live a healthy, happy life.

If you're interested in providing your puppy with additional training before going home, we highly recommend reaching out to our trusted training partner, Barking Above The Rest. Any animal adopted through Ruh Roh Rescue receives a lifelong 10% discount on their services. You can contact them directly at barkingabovetherest@gmail.com to learn more!

At Ruh Roh Rescue, our main goal is to ensure that each animal is set up for success in their new home. For this reason, most of our puppies are not available for adoption until they are at least 4 months old, as that is the earliest they can be spayed or neutered.

For cats, the timing is typically based on a case-by-case basis, depending on when we can secure an appointment for their spay/neuter procedure. Cats can be spayed or neutered once they reach 2 pounds.

Before any animal is eligible for adoption, they must be medically cleared. Additionally, we've been working with trainers to help build their confidence and social skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for their new families.