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...
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...
Money, Moxie, Maybe & Dublin
Given in honor of our precious Ridgies Money, Maybe, Moxie, and Dublin who we've lost. We miss y'all!
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Clark - Happy Tails
Initially named after Clark Griswold of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this puppy came into rescue on Christmas Eve, having been...
Remi - Happy Tails
Poor Remi was just a scared little 3-month-old puppy when she was unceremoniously dumped on a farm in rural Texas. Thank goodness the...
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