Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC RCAPS finds rescue placement for the animals at the Vance County Animal Shelter. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF VANCE COUNTY!

Please donate via PayPal: [email protected]

Email us at [email protected]

Any rescue not screened/approved as a rescue partner through RCAPS will not receive sponsorship funds. This includes going directly through the shelter to rescue an animal(s). These funds will be applied to vetting animals who do not have sponsorship. Animals adopted from the shelter, their sponsorship funds will also

be applied to other unsponsored dogs or cats in need. ALL POSTED ANIMALS ARE LOCATED AT THE VANCE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER.

Meet Copper – The Star of the Show! 🌟🐶Copper isn’t just an amazing dog—she’s a true ambassador for shelter pups everywhe...
03/20/2025

Meet Copper – The Star of the Show! 🌟🐶

Copper isn’t just an amazing dog—she’s a true ambassador for shelter pups everywhere! This well-behaved girl has accompanied the shelter staff to many events, always impressing everyone she meets with her sweet nature and good manners.

Whether she’s out and about or lounging at home, Copper is the perfect companion. She’s friendly, loving, and ready to find a forever family that will appreciate just how special she is.

If you’re looking for a well-mannered, loyal best friend, Copper is the one for you! Could she be your perfect match? 🐾❤️

🐾 Meet Mr. Marlo! 🐾This sweet 4.5-month-old mixed breed boy may be a little shy at first, but with time, love, and patie...
03/20/2025

🐾 Meet Mr. Marlo! 🐾

This sweet 4.5-month-old mixed breed boy may be a little shy at first, but with time, love, and patience, he’ll be your forever ride-or-die! 💙 Marlo came in with his confident buddy, Maggie, and he’s looking for a calm, loving home where he can feel safe and come out of his shell. Once you break the ice, he’ll be the most loyal companion you could ask for!

📢 Please share to help Marlo find his perfect home! 🏡🐶

Contact us at [email protected]

🚨 Jade Needs Rescue ASAP! 🚨Hi, I’m Jade! 💕 I’m a 5-month-old, 22lb vaccinated pup with the cutest ears that give me tons...
03/20/2025

🚨 Jade Needs Rescue ASAP! 🚨

Hi, I’m Jade! 💕 I’m a 5-month-old, 22lb vaccinated pup with the cutest ears that give me tons of character! I love to play, soak up attention, and I’m so ready to find my forever home. Could it be with you? Come meet me—I'm waiting to be adopted or rescued! 🐾🏡

📢 Please share to help Jade find her perfect family!

Contact us at [email protected]

🌟 Meet Lady! The Sweet Lab Looking for Love 🌟Miss Lady is ready to steal your heart! 💕 This beautiful Labrador is around...
03/20/2025

🌟 Meet Lady! The Sweet Lab Looking for Love 🌟

Miss Lady is ready to steal your heart! 💕 This beautiful Labrador is around 1 year old and has so much love to give. She’s heartworm negative, knows how to “sit,” and seems to have been well cared for—but sadly, no one has come forward to claim her.

When you first meet Lady, she may seem a little shy, but with a treat and some gentle patience, she’ll reveal her true, trusting nature. It’s essential to remember that a shelter can be overwhelming for any dog, so don’t let first impressions deceive you—Lady has a heart full of gold waiting to shine in the right home. 🌟

If you or someone you know could provide a safe and loving home for this sweet girl, please reach out! Lady deserves a fresh start and a chance to experience the joy of being part of a family. Let’s work together to give her the happy ending she deserves. 🏡💖

Contact us at [email protected]

🚨 Gunner Needs Rescue ASAP! 🚨Charming Gunner is waiting for Cupid to send him his lifelong best friend! ❤️ This adorable...
03/20/2025

🚨 Gunner Needs Rescue ASAP! 🚨

Charming Gunner is waiting for Cupid to send him his lifelong best friend! ❤️ This adorable 5-month-old, 25lb mixed breed is vaccinated and will be neutered once adopted. He’s the total package—smart, adventurous, and quick to learn! Gunner is patiently waiting at the shelter for his special someone to scoop him up. Please share to help him find his forever home! 🐾🏡

Contact us at [email protected]

03/20/2025

🎉Mark your calendars!📆

Vance County Animal Services and Petsense will be hosting an adoption event on April 5, 2025, from 11am-3pm. This will be held at Petsense in Henderson, NC.

Please come out and meet some of our wonderful adoptable pets. Maybe even take home your new best friend!

We will also have free goodies for your furbabies at home!

If you are interested in adoption or rescue, please contact the shelter at 252-492-3136 or email [email protected]. Our adoption application can be found on our website, Vancecounty.org, under the Animal Services department.If you are interested in adoption or rescue, please contact the shelter at 252-492-3136 or email [email protected]. Our adoption application can be found on our website, Vancecounty.org, under the Animal Services department.

Buzz is a loyal and attentive boy who misses his sister but finds comfort in seeing her nearby. This handsome 3-year-old...
03/20/2025

Buzz is a loyal and attentive boy who misses his sister but finds comfort in seeing her nearby. This handsome 3-year-old, 50lb mixed breed is heartworm negative and was surrendered alongside his bonded twin, Violet. They’re nearly identical, and both are in need of loving homes—please share to help them find their perfect families!

Contact us at [email protected]

Urgent rescue is needed! Violet is overflowing with love 💜 and had an absolute blast running around the enrichment garde...
03/20/2025

Urgent rescue is needed! Violet is overflowing with love 💜 and had an absolute blast running around the enrichment garden! This sweet 3-year-old, 50lb mixed breed is heartworm negative and was surrendered alongside her bonded twin, Buzz. They’re both looking for loving homes—please share to help them find their second chance!

Contact us at [email protected]

Luke needs a loving home! 💙 This handsome 1-year-old, 58lb mixed breed may be a little shy, but he’s a total sweetheart ...
03/20/2025

Luke needs a loving home! 💙 This handsome 1-year-old, 58lb mixed breed may be a little shy, but he’s a total sweetheart at heart. Luke is heartworm negative and just needs a patient, doting family to help him gain confidence and shine! Please share to help this gentle boy find his forever home. 🐾🏡

Contact us at [email protected]

Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸☀️ How are you and your pet enjoying this gorgeous day? Drop a picture in the comments—we’d ...
03/20/2025

Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸☀️ How are you and your pet enjoying this gorgeous day? Drop a picture in the comments—we’d love to see!

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Meet the H Puppies!These three six-week-old sweethearts are in urgent need of rescue! Full of puppy kisses, wiggly tails...
03/19/2025

Meet the H Puppies!

These three six-week-old sweethearts are in urgent need of rescue! Full of puppy kisses, wiggly tails, and endless charm, the H Puppies are as precious as they come. They’re just beginning their journey in life, learning to play, explore, and love—and they deserve a safe place to grow.

With their adorable faces and irresistible personalities, these little ones will steal your heart in an instant. They need a rescue to step up and give them the care and security they deserve so they can thrive and find their forever homes.

Please help us get the H Puppies to safety—share, network, and let’s find them the rescue they need!

We are a Rescue group that assists in networking and volunteering at the Vance Co. Animal Shelter. If you are a 501c3 rescue interested in pulling him/her, email us at [email protected]

Mary’s Pups are at the Vance County animal shelter. All adoptions are handled directly by the Vance County shelter. Applications can be found on the county website under Animal Services, completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]

Meet the Mary Pups!At just 8 weeks old, these tiny bundles of joy are full of personality, playfulness, and endless cudd...
03/19/2025

Meet the Mary Pups!
At just 8 weeks old, these tiny bundles of joy are full of personality, playfulness, and endless cuddles. Each pup has their own unique charm, but they all share the same sweet spirit that makes them impossible to resist. Whether they’re tumbling around in a game of chase, snuggling up for nap time, or giving you those irresistible puppy-dog eyes, the Mary Pups are guaranteed to bring happiness wherever they go.

With wagging tails and boundless love to give, these adorable little ones are ready to find their forever homes. Could one of them be your perfect match?

We are a Rescue group that assists in networking and volunteering at the Vance Co. Animal Shelter. If you are a 501c3 rescue interested in pulling him/her, email us at [email protected]

Mary’s Pups are at the Vance County animal shelter. All adoptions are handled directly by the Vance County shelter. Applications can be found on the county website under Animal Services, completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]

Meet Nero! 🐾❄️Nero is a one-year-old Husky with a heart as big as his fluffy coat! Weighing in at 50 lbs, this handsome ...
03/19/2025

Meet Nero! 🐾❄️

Nero is a one-year-old Husky with a heart as big as his fluffy coat! Weighing in at 50 lbs, this handsome boy was picked up as a stray, but you’d never guess it with how friendly and loving he is. The moment you visit him in his kennel, he greets you with a happy dance—his excitement is absolutely contagious!

Nero's heartworm test results is positive, but one thing is certain: he’s full of love and ready to find his forever home. If you’re looking for a fun-loving, energetic, and affectionate companion, Nero is your guy!

Come meet him and see his happy dance in person—you won’t be able to resist! 🐶💙

We are a Rescue group that assists in networking and volunteering at the Vance Co. Animal Shelter. If you are a 501c3 rescue interested in pulling him/her, email us at [email protected]

Nero is at the Vance County animal shelter. All adoptions are handled directly by the Vance County shelter. Applications can be found on the county website under Animal Services, completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]

03/19/2025

WIZS TownTalk - wizs.com/towntalk-vance-county-animal-shelter-receives-grant-for-spay-and-neuter ... As Vance County Government Animal Services Manager William Coker explains, $20k is available to help anyone with spay/neuter to help control the pet population; plus wildlife vs animal control. With thanks to the commissioners and thanks for the grant to Community Partnership for Pets along with Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC.

Meet Copper – The Star of the Show! 🌟🐶Copper isn’t just an amazing dog—she’s a true ambassador for shelter pups everywhe...
03/18/2025

Meet Copper – The Star of the Show! 🌟🐶

Copper isn’t just an amazing dog—she’s a true ambassador for shelter pups everywhere! This well-behaved girl has accompanied the shelter staff to many events, always impressing everyone she meets with her sweet nature and good manners.

Whether she’s out and about or lounging at home, Copper is the perfect companion. She’s friendly, loving, and ready to find a forever family that will appreciate just how special she is.

If you’re looking for a well-mannered, loyal best friend, Copper is the one for you! Could she be your perfect match? 🐾❤️

We are a Rescue group that assists in networking and volunteering at the Vance Co. Animal Shelter. If you are a 501c3 rescue interested in pulling him/her, email us at [email protected]

Copper is at the Vance County animal shelter. All adoptions are handled directly by the Vance County shelter. Applications can be found on the county website under Animal Services, completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]

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PLEASE DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF VANCE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES!

In 2010, over 3700 dogs and cats were impounded at the Vance County shelter, according to the 2010 Public Animal Shelter Report. Of those, 74 percent of the dogs and 93 percent of the cats were euthanized, either by gas chamber or by heart stick. Since RCAPS started working with the Vance County shelter in 2011, thousands dogs and cats have been saved. Now, close to 95 percent dogs and 70% of cats impounded at the shelter are adopted or rescued.

Ruin Creek operates with only a small group of volunteers and is funded almost entirely by donations from concerned animal lovers. We do our best, despite our limited funding, to save every animal impounded at the Vance County animal shelter. Among our other activities, we provide emergency medical care to animals who arrive at the shelter ill or injured, we advocate for the animals and connect them to rescue groups, and we arrange for the testing and health certificates needed to get them to rescue. Every Friday night our Freedom van, loaded by RCAPS volunteers, carries dozens of animals from kill shelters in Vance and surrounding counties to rescues between North Carolina and New York.

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson 165 US Hwy 158 Bypass Henderson, NC 27537 PLEASE DONATE VIA PAYPAL: [email protected] Email us at [email protected]