Officially, 2017 is when Ruthless Kindness was incorporated and received 501c3 nonprofit status. But 2020 is when Clifford the Big Red Bus, our mobile medical unit, entered the scene. So that’s when things really got moving. Ruthless Kindness had been providing free veterinary care for people in crisis since being founded. However, when clients don’t…

Recently, Dr. Kate and I spent the day providing free vet care for the pets of survivors at a domestic violence shelter. We brought Clifford the Big Red Bus, our medical vehicle, to provide exams, vaccines, and medicine. Most people don’t know that almost 50% of domestic violence victims won’t leave danger if they have…

I didn’t see it coming. Earl, a large Hampshire pig, was rescued by Ruthless Kindness after his youth farm program family couldn’t bear to sell him for meat. Stubborn and greedy with food, he also melts for belly rubs and loves when “You Are My Sunshine” is sung to him. When he joined our crew,…