This Holiday Pet Food Drive Update Brought to You By Math, Dental Treats, and a Land Rover

It is almost #Caturday so time to update you on the Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Pantry Holiday Drive. The pantry serves cat colony caretakers, feeders, TNRs, rescues, and love income pet owners. We prioritize the 18 neighborhoods of the Northside along with adjacent communities. You can register at this link: bit.ly/PetFolxPetFoodPantry Currently, we […]

Pet Food Pantry Opens on Northside for Cat Colony Caretakers

Pittsburgh Cat Folx

The Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry distributes first round of food this week. With your help, we’ll be able to give some food to each participant every month. In addition to donations of pet food, we need the following gently or partially used items Donations can be dropped at 1440 Faulsey Way […]

We Established a Pet Food Pantry to Honor Your Favorite Veterinarian Dr. John Ruffing (1966-2007) Here’s How to Donate

The Story of John Ruffing Some of you remember John Ruffing WMS c/o 84. During the 80’s, he worked in the mall food court for years, hiring many of us. He went to Cal U then Penn to become a veterinarian. Then he worked in Dravosburg and Pleasant Hills among other spaces. In addition, he […]

Honor the Life and Death of Dr. John Ruffing With a Pet Food Donation Today

Dr. John Ruffing West Mifflin

Today is the anniversary of one of the saddest days of my life. November 9, 2007, my beloved friend and quasi-big-brother died unexpectedly at the age of 41. His name was Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD. Each year on his birthday (April) and this date (November), I write a post. I feel his loss so […]

The Dr. John P Ruffing Memorial Animal Care Fund

Today is the birthday of one of my favorite people of all time – Dr. John P Ruffing. He would be 51 today and probably unwilling to talk about that fact. Tragically, John died unexpectedly at age 41 in November 2007. He left a bereft group of family, friends and clients through his veterinary work. […]