Ruff Rough Announces 2025 Hero Awards Recipients
Five extraordinary K-9 heroes recognized for life-saving work across the United States, including a Lahaina wildfire survivor.
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Drones4Dogs Pilot Program Expands to Three States
Thermal-imaging drone fleet now deployable within hours to disaster zones in Texas, Florida, and California.
READ RELEASERuff Rough Deploys to Hurricane Helene Recovery Effort
Field teams reunite 31 pets across 4 affected counties in 72 hours of disaster response operations.
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Logo Pack (PNG, SVG)
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128 MBPress Kit (PDF)
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Recent coverage of Ruff Rough and our K-9 rescue mission.
ABC News
"How thermal drones are transforming pet rescue after disasters"
USA Today
"Meet the K-9 heroes saving lives in America's disaster zones"
The Dodo
"These rescue dogs survived Lahaina — now they help save others"
CBS Mornings
"Inside the nonprofit honoring America's working dogs"
NPR
"When wildfires hit, who saves the animals?"
People Magazine
"The woman behind the K-9 hero awards"