Diamonds In The Ruff Canine Rescue

Six years ago we were fortunate enough to meet these AMAZING ladies that volunteer their time to save animals. We have since adopted three dogs from this organization and they continue to exceed all expectations of what a rescue organization can be.

Our first adoption was Apollo, they found his mom very pregnant and the father behind an abandoned building. A hurricane was coming towards the area and they rallied the troops and were able to rescue not only the mother but the father. We cannot imagine what the life of our little Apollo might have been if he had born outside the rescue, I doubt he and his siblings would have survived. Diamonds in the Ruff found homes for all the puppies and both parents.

Five years later, we adopted Romeo he came from a hoarding situation and the ladies worked tirelessly to not only find loving homes for the puppies, but work with the owner to fix the other dogs in their possession, paid for by the rescue. This effort took well over a year but they never gave up! We were fortunate enough to adopt dog number three just over a year ago, another product of a hoarding situation.

Diamonds in the Ruff invests considerable time in saving animals, including weekend meet and greets, home visits to ensure the perspective adopters have a sturdy fence and a safe environment for their new family members. They also reach out to veterinarians to ensure the adopter has an honorable track record and provide heart-worm medications to any former or existing pets. They go the extra mile to ensure adopters are screened.

When we adopted Apollo, we had two other dogs and they requested we bring our son and the two other dogs to meet him before the adoption was final. Most rescues would not perform this level of due diligence.

Previous to meeting the ladies at Diamonds in the Ruff we donated to multiple animal charities, but after watching the amazing things these angels accomplish, we direct all our funds towards their organization. If you are considering donating, I cannot recommend them more.

They are amazing! I rescued my TWO dogs from them and their kindness and attention to detail immediately impressed me!! They really care for the animals they rescue and I know we loved attending adoption events when we lived local to show support as well as donations to them!! We wouldn’t have our fur babies without them. I’m truly grateful for everything they do.❤️

Over 14 years ago Diamonds in the Ruff, Goldsboro-NC connected me with Marco and shortly after Lucky. These volunteers work most weekends, and almost all of their free time to help animals. I have served my country with three tours overseas, but to me, these volunteers are my heroes. If not for DITR my life would not be nearly as rich or fulfilled. Thank you so much for everything you do for me, my family, our community, country and the world.

Both of my fur babies came from this rescue. Basic training had already started when I adopted them. They slept in crate all night long the first night. I’m so grateful they were rescued from our local shelter and loved in a temporary home until they came to me.

We got our boy Scruffy from DITR about 3 years ago. He was a puppy that was born to stray that showed up in the rain one day on some kind person's doorstep. They called DITR and ended up adopting her. The stray ended up being pregnant, and Scruffy was one of her babes. The minute I saw Scruffy's photo on Facebook, I was in love and contacted DITR. Even though we were in Maryland and they were in North Carolina, that didn't matter - we knew he was our boy. DITR took excellent care of Scruffy and his siblings until he was old enough for us to come get him. He is just the sweetest and we spoil him rotten! We are so appreciative of all that DITR does for dogs in their area. They have a stellar reputation that is well-earned. We will without a doubt continue to support them and others should too!

I am extremely disappointed in this organization. They tell "stories" that fit their agenda. They try and make other people look horrible, just to get a like on facebook. My family and I recently rescued, cared for, and even found homes for a litter of puppies that were located in our woods. This organization.... took all the credit for our hard work, and then on top of taking the credit, they tried to portray on social media that we were terrible people. They did not search the woods in the rain, in the mud, crawling through briars and such to save the puppies. They did not feed them for weeks, we did. When they received the puppies they had all been bathed and cared for in my personal home for weeks. I wish more than anything that I would have never given up one single puppy to them. I wish I would have continued to care for them as I was. The fact that they deleted and blocked all comments speaking the truth on the situation just proves..... they were not being honest with the public. They were privately messaged concerning their dishonesty and never responded. They just blocked and deleted everyone that called them out on their lies. Please consider donating and sending contributions to another rescue organization. I will post photos of all the animals that they CLAIMED were not CARED for just to fit their bill! They look real mistreated right? WORST MISTAKE EVER. Ive never written a bad review for anyone. But I cannot let this go.

We decided to adopt again after one of my furkids crossed the rainbow bridge. I came across "Redd" on PetFinder and that brought me to this rescue.

My first contact was over the phone as I had an issue with not being able to access the application on my computer. They were very responsive and within just a couple hours they had me set up so I could complete the application. Once the application was completed they again were very quick at checking my references and letting me know that we could proceed forward with meeting Redd.

I was contacted by Redd's foster mom who set up a time for me to bring my dogs and my family to meet Redd. After that initial meet and greet, Redd's foster mom brought Redd to our home to see if everything was in order as I had stated and to see how my dogs reacted to Redd being on their "turf". From here it was just a matter of meeting at their vet for a final check up for Redd, which I thought was most impressive, and to sign the adoption papers and bring Redd home forever.

Yes, it took about two weeks for all this to happen, but in the long run it is in everyone's best interest. The adoptive family learns how the adoptive dog will react to animals already in the home, we get pertinent medical information that is available at the time of adoption, you get to be present with their vet at the adoption to ask questions and get medical records since coming into the rescue. The rescue has the peace of mind that they took every reasonable step to insure a "forever" home to a dog who suffered loss and that never needs to be repeated. How can anyone deny a once abandoned, abused or neglected dog that!

It has only been about 2 months since Redd became part of our family, but he has adjusted well and settled right in with no major issues. He has been a wonderful addition who has totally stolen all our hearts. It seems like he has been here forever already! This is his forever home and I think he knew that very quickly. He is a bundle of energy that loves to chase birds, hunt bugs, playing fetch and chase his older fur sister. When he isn't doing those things, he is on a lap. He is a definite love bug and can't get enough snuggles, which is just fine with his family, 2 legged and 4 legged. Haha.
Redd's foster mom was most helpful and she (and her husband) absolutely adored Redd in the short time he was with them. I can't say enough good about the foster parents. They are the driving force behind the success of this rescue (in my opinion!).
I have adopted from several rescues and while they all do what they think is best for the dog in need, I felt DITR went above due to their responsiveness, the awesome foster parents who are very interactive in finding the best home, and the final vet visit upon adoption. You guys ROCK!
Thank you Diamonds In The Rough for helping bring REDD to his forever family!!!

I have a unique perspective because I both foster for, and have adopted from DITR. From a foster perspective, they are nothing short of angels. Every person I have met and become good friends with truly cares about the welfare of our dogs. So much time and passion is put into this organization and it shows. From an adopter point of view, they are also top notch. We got Lenny when he was 6 weeks old and within the first month we knew we could not let him go. (We still foster others though). The adoption process with DITR is extremely thorough. This insures that the dog will truly be in it's furever home and it's the right fit for everyone, even the adoptee's other pets. A final vet visit is always done and there is a lot of communication along the way. I am so proud to be a part of this organization, from both sides.