Diamonds in the Ruff, Inc.

Our organization is called Diamonds in the Ruff, Inc. We work tirelessly with local high-kill shelters in Eastern Kentucky to pull as many animals as possible to rehome them to a save forever home. We are trying to make a difference in the number of animals that are euthanized each year in our rural shelters. Our area has no strict spay/neuter laws in place which allows for an overflow of pets which results in euthanizia. All of our pets are kept in foster homes where they are crate trained/house trained, socialized with other animals and people of all ages.

Our adoption process consists of pulling from local animal shelters and owner surrenders that we completely vet (up-to-date shots, spay or neuter, heartworm testing, deworming, and other needed vet work). Once the animal has completed all of the required vet work, the animal is placed online for adoption and/or taken to local adoption events. The applicant must complete our application/contract and be approved for the animal, which states multiple things, but most importantly, that the animal is to be returned to us in the event the applicant can no longer care for the animal. The adoption fees vary depending upon sponsorships, amount of vet bills obtained during treatment, transportant to the applicant, and whether quarantine is necessay for the animal due to state regulations.