Rainbow Rescue & Retreat

02/11/2025

02/11/2025

Testimonial Tuesday 📢 Courage’s Journey: From Fear to Love 💙🐾
At RRR, every rescue story is special, but some touch our hearts in extraordinary ways. Today, we want to share the incredible journey of Courage, a survivor in every sense of the word.

Courage came to us from Lee County Animal Shelter, where he faced euthanasia alongside several other dogs from a heartbreaking hoarding situation. When we pulled him, we knew very little about his past—only that he was quiet, calm, and in need of a second chance.

What we quickly learned was that Courage had endured so much more than we imagined. His body bore the scars of neglect—painful skin infections, badly damaged ears, and a positive test for Ehrlichia, a tick-borne disease. Just two weeks into his foster care, he began experiencing seizures, adding yet another challenge to his already difficult road to recovery. These proved difficult to manage initially, but we are making headway.

Despite everything, Courage lived up to his name. With your support, we were able to provide him with the veterinary care, medication, and love he desperately needed. After months of treatments, testing, and patience, we are overjoyed to share that Courage is thriving! 🎉

Though he still experiences occasional seizures, he continues to improve with careful medication adjustments. His foster family has fallen completely in love with his gentle nature, patience with their toddler, and his affectionate relationships with their cats and dogs. He’s fully crate-trained, housebroken, and for the first time in his life, he’s discovering joy—zoomies, soft beds, toys, and his new favorite game, “nibbling” playfully with his humans. 🐶💖

Courage’s transformation from a timid, broken soul to a confident, happy companion has been nothing short of incredible. Because of you, he now knows safety, love, and comfort. We are proud to provide for him as one of our sanctuary babies, ensuring he will always have the care he deserves.

🐾 How You Can Help 🐾
💙 Sponsor Courage: Your monthly support helps us provide ongoing medical care and a lifetime of love with our sanctuary.
🐾 Share His Story: Help us raise awareness for the many animals still in need of rescue.
💖 Donate: Every dollar makes a difference for animals like Courage. https://linktr.ee/rainbowrescueandretreat

Thank you for believing in second chances. Because of you, Courage will never have to suffer again.

02/11/2025

💔 Put Your Ex’s Name in Our Litterbox! 🐾
Ready to get rid of the past and show your ex exactly where they belong? This Valentine’s Day, donate to have your ex’s name placed in one of our sanctuary’s litterboxes! 🐱💩

It’s a fun and cathartic way to say goodbye, all while supporting our rescue animals.

💥 Donation Tiers:
$5: Small Dump (Your ex’s name gets a tiny spot in the litterbox)
$10: Big Pile (A more prominent spot with a shoutout!)
$20: Litterbox Takeover (Full experience with a thank-you shoutout) 💩
Ready to get some closure? https://linktr.ee/RRRVDay

P.S. It's always confidential;)

You can also check out our bug feedings (Revenge Worms & Cockroaches are Forever) on the big day on our social media.

Deadline to Order is 2/14/25 at 10:00PM EST

02/10/2025

Did you know rats use their whiskers like a built-in GPS? 😲

02/10/2025

🌍💚 Spread Love Responsibly this Valentine's Day! 💚🌍

This Valentine's Day, show your love for Nags Head, too! 🌏

❤️ Please consider skipping the balloons this year, as they can have a lasting impact on our environment. 🎈

🚨 Why? Balloons are often made of materials like rubber, latex, or nylon that take a very long time to biodegrade, or they may not break down at all. When released, they can be ingested by wildlife, posing a threat to their health. Additionally, those shiny metallic mylar balloons have been known to float into power lines, causing outages and even fires. 🔥💔

🌟 If you must use balloons, here's a guide to "Responsible Balloon Ownership":

No intentional releases: Keep your celebrations grounded and avoid releasing balloons into the sky.

Weigh/tie them down: Secure your balloons to prevent them from floating away.

Puncture before disposal: Before throwing them away, puncture the balloons several times to ensure they won't cause harm.

Let's make this Valentine's Day special not only for our loved ones but also for our precious town. 🌹💕 Choose eco-friendly alternatives and celebrate with a conscience! 🌎❤️

02/10/2025

💖 Cry Me a Cockroach, Revenge Served with a Side of Worms! 🐛💘
This Valentine’s Day, show love or get revenge—one bug at a time! 🐾💚
✨ Feed a Love Bug (for a loved one) 💥 Revenge Worms (for an ex, coworker, or in law!)
Your donation helps feed our sanctuary animals and gives you the chance to send a quirky, loving (or revenge-filled) message to someone special. 🎯
🎉 Donation Tiers:
$10 Tier I: Name A Bug & Get An Official Digital Certificate 🐛
$15 Tier II: Name Your Bug, Receive An Official Digital Certificate & A Social Media Shoutout 💌
Tier III: 💔 Put Your Ex’s Name in Our Litterbox! 🐾
P.S. It's all confidential;) https://linktr.ee/RRRVDay

All donors receive a personalized certificate and the satisfaction of an unforgettable gift. We also are excited to thank you for your generosity with a social media shoutout! It’s our way of spreading the love (or maybe getting a little bit of revenge!)! 🙌

💌 Ready to show your love (or get revenge)? Click the link below to donate and spread some joy (or make a playful statement!) this Valentine’s Day. 🐛💖 https://linktr.ee/RRRVDay

You can also check out our live feedings on our social media on the big day!

Deadline to Order is 2/14/25 at 10:00PM EST

02/10/2025

Meet Petunia! This resilient Flemish gal was abandoned by her family and left out in the cold to fend for herself! 😭 $55/ $300 raised

A Good Samaritan found her and reached out for help. She sounds a little wheezy, we’re going to quarantine and get her to the vet to tackle any potential upper respiratory infection. We’re also addressing ear mites and a probable ear infection. Skin concerns on her right hind limb are being carefully monitored, and we’re keeping a watchful eye out for any symptoms of GI stasis.

Contribute to her care here: https://linktr.ee/RRRdonations

02/10/2025

Fitz is making himself at home with his new family 💗

02/08/2025

🐾 $5 may not seem like much, but to a rescue animal, it’s everything! 🐾

Just $5 can help provide food, medical care, and shelter for the animals in our care. Imagine if everyone reading this gave just $5—together, we could make a huge difference!

💙 Can you spare a coffee for a cause today? Donate $5 and help change a life.

📲 https://linktr.ee/rainbowrescueandretreat

02/07/2025

Whether you’re preparing for a natural disaster or fleeing in a rush, here are some things to keep in mind.

Emergency care experts weigh in on wildfire safety for pets with advice for evacuation planning and treatment needs

02/07/2025

Oh Roscoe. This shy, but stoic, semi feral gentleman is VERY sick after living outdoors his whole life.

He came in with a gravelly URI so bad we did not expect him to make it through the night, but thanks to his wonderful foster and the team at Sanford Animal Hospital, he prevailed and is slowly healing. Unfortunately, Roscoe has a heart murmur and is FIV positive which makes fighting off illness even harder. He has been on an army of antibiotics, probiotics, immune boosters, nebulizer treatments, and more. His bloodwork is indicative of non-regenerative anemia and kidney disease. We are repeating bloodwork in a few weeks to recheck these levels in hopes that time and TLC will help restore some health. Eventually, if he gets healthy enough we will pursue neutering, but that is simply off the table right now. He may end up being a hospice sanctuary kitty unless we can find the pawfect home to shower him in love, kindness, and patience.

Contribute to his care here: https://linktr.ee/RRRdonations

02/06/2025

🐶🐱 THANK YOU THURSDAY 🐾
Meet Jess, one of our dedicated volunteers! Jess has been with us for over 2 years and spends countless hours socializing and training our cats and dogs as well as fostering, coordinating adoptions, and assisting with events. Jess also runs her own local business, Lotto Love Designs, and donates some of the proceeds to local rescues!

She is also the dedicated mom to one of our Spooky Puppy Alumni, Ofie AKA Ophelia! Jess has been an amazing asset to our team and we are SO grateful for her!

Thank you, Jess, for your passion and commitment to our mission! Drop a 💕 in the comments to help us thank Jess for their dedication and hard work!

🐾 Want to join our amazing volunteer team? Visit https://linktr.ee/rainbowrescueandretreat to learn more!

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

Meet Petunia! This resilient Flemish gal was abandoned by her family and left out in the cold to fend for herself! 😭 $25/ $300 raised

A Good Samaritan found her and reached out for help. She sounds a little wheezy, we’re going to quarantine and get her to the vet to tackle any potential upper respiratory infection. We’re also addressing ear mites and a probable ear infection. Skin concerns on her right hind limb are being carefully monitored, and we’re keeping a watchful eye out for any symptoms of GI stasis.

Contribute to her care here: https://linktr.ee/RRRdonations