Our Mission:
Support and empower disabled veterans and first responders through canine-assisted therapy and other healing strategies.
Did you know that 17 veterans die by suicide each day? At RRUFF Healing Heroes, we're changing these statistics
1 Hero & 1 Service Dog at a Time.
We are reaching out because this May 1st is the Sacramento Community Foundation's Big Day of Giving, and we need local champions like you to help us reach our $30,000 goal. These funds will provide life-changing service dogs to veterans and first responders battling PTSD and other invisible disabilities in the Greater Sacramento Region.
Our Impact :
We've been matching heroes with hope since 2014 through our Healing Heroes Program. We have funded over $275,000 in service dog training programs, reaching over 200 heroes. We cover all training costs, dog acquisition, spay/neutering, and emergency veterinary care while in training. RRUFF is 100% volunteer-run, so more dollars go directly to our mission
How You Can Make a Difference:
EARLY BIRD DONATIONS BEGIN THURSDAY, APRIL 17 THROUGH MAY 1
DONATE NOW
https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/rruffhealingheroes
Together, we can be a catalyst for hope and change and continue making a difference – 1 Hero & 1 Dog at a Time
Our Purpose
RRUFF HEALING HEROES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 to provide a safe, enclosed environment for Rocklin area dog owners and their companion animals. Since then, thousands of pets and their humans have enjoyed RRUFF Dog Park in Rocklin.
The Healing Heroes Program began in 2014 . For 11 years this program has supported Disabled American Veterans and First Responders with Post Traumatic Stress and other invisible disabilities by funding service dog training classes and supporting other mental health healing activities.
The dog park continues to provide a safe place for service dog training for Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Raisers, AKC Star Puppy Classes, dog rescue group adoption days, dog meetup groups, and more.
Our Vision
Envisioning a world where every veteran and first responder finds healing and purpose
THE RRUFF DOG PARK IS OPEN UNTIL 10:00 P.M. DAILY
THANK YOU 100+ WOMEN WHO CARE PLACER COUNTY
RRUFF Healing Heroes was selected as the nonprofit to receive donations from 100+ Women Who Care Placer County members at the February 2025 meeting at Randy Peters Catering in Roseville. To date, we have received $15,025 and will receive an additional $5,000 grant from the Richard Schulze Family Foundation.
RRUFF Healing Heroes is excited to announce our collaboration with Roseville Animal Hospital. We will receive a significant discount on any veterinary services for which we pay for hero/dog teams in service dog training classes. This includes spay/neutering, puppy wellness packages, and emergency services if needed. Visit their website here
Special Thanks
The Rosendin Foundation awarded RRUFF a
$20,000 grant in 2024, a $15,000 grant in 2023,and a $10,000 grant in 2022. Thank you to all the employees of Rosendin in Sacramento, CA, and the Foundation in San Jose, CA, for your generous support of our mission.
Get Involved.
Become part of our community with one of our programs below.
Join Us
Healing Heroes
Helping our heroes REALLY wags our tails! Their courage is our inspiration. You can help.
Events
Come join the pack at one of our community events. There is something for every breed!
Support Us
You don't have to be a big dog to make a difference! Even the smallest treat helps!
Transparency
Since 2014, RRUFF Healing Heroes has been providing funding for service dog training at no cost to disabled veterans and first responders with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other invisible disabilities. Click below to visit one of the sites to learn more about our nonprofit.
The RRUFF Dog Park is located in Johnson-Springview Park at 5480 5th Street in Rocklin.
We are open 365 days per year from dawn to dusk.