Rainbow Rescue & Retreat

01/07/2026

01/03/2026

🐾 Pistachio — Sweet, Silly, and Toasted to Perfection!

Meet Pistachio 💚 — a 10–12 month old toasted-marshmallow cutie with BIG kitten energy and an even bigger heart! Weighing in at 8 lbs, this handsome boy is a playful love bug who gives kisses to his favorite people and makes friends fast with just about everyone he meets.

✨ The Basics:
✔️ Male | Snowshoe | Domestic Medium Hair
✔️ High energy & playful
✔️ Litter trained
✔️ Good with kids & cats
✔️ Dogs: unknown
✔️ Location: Sanford, NC
(Courtesy Listing — Sanford, NC)

🩺 Health Info:
Pistachio is not yet neutered and currently has his rabies vaccine only. His caretaker plans to get him fully vetted and up to date once established at a new veterinary hospital.

💫 Personality:
Pistachio loves toys, playtime, and attention! He’s social, affectionate, and always ready to charm his way into your heart (and probably your lap).

🏡 Looking for:
A home that can match his playful energy, provide enrichment and love, and continue his vet care.

📩 Interested in Pistachio?
This is a courtesy listing — Rainbow Rescue & Retreat is helping him find his perfect match. You'll apply through our application, be vetted and finalize adoption with the foster.

🌈 Learn more:
https://rainbowrescueandretreat.godaddysites.com

🔗 Apply to adopt here: https://linktr.ee/rrradoptions

💚 Please like, share, and help Pistachio find his forever home!

01/03/2026

We want to pause and say thank you to the rescues, adopters, and community members who have stepped up to help ensure our animals are placed with care and intention.

Because of you — your open homes, shared resources, collaboration, and compassion — animals who mattered deeply to us are moving forward safely and lovingly. This transition hasn’t been easy, but the kindness and solidarity we’ve received has been a powerful reminder of why rescue work matters.

We are endlessly grateful to every rescue who answered the call, every adopter who opened their heart, and every person who shared, supported, and showed up when it counted most.

While many of our animals have secured placements, there are still a few who are actively seeking homes. We are committed to advocating for them with the same care and intention that has guided us throughout this process.

If you or a rescue you know may be able to help, please reach out or share their stories. Every connection matters, and the right home can change everything.

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nc/sanford/rainbow-rescue-retreat-nc1218/?_gl=1*hj3oh*_ga*MTMxOTAyNzMwNy4xNzU5OTUwMjU1*_ga_5H1R91DP2Q*czE3Njc0NjY0ODMkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzY3NDY3MjUxJGozOSRsMCRoMA..

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for helping us do right by them. 🐾💛

12/31/2025

🌈$5 for franny! 💕 https://linktr.ee/rrrdonations
Our senior girl is headed to the vet tomorrow for her annual exam, vaccines, and meds 🐱💉
These routine visits are so important—especially for seniors—but they’re also one of our biggest ongoing expenses.

If you’re able to chip in, you’d be directly supporting her health and comfort as she continues to enjoy her retirement with us. Even a few dollars truly helps.

From her whiskers to our hearts—thank you 🖤

12/18/2025

💙 Quick Update & Gentle Ask 💙 https://www.gofundme.com/manage/help-us-rebuild-after-rainbow-rescue-retreat

Thanks to your kindness, we’ve raised part of the funds needed for emergent hot water and plumbing repairs.

We’re temporarily holding off on HVAC/heat repairs (with help from space heaters graciously gifted by my mom) so we can focus on completing the plumbing work rotting out our home first.

If you’re able to donate, we’d be deeply grateful. If not, we would be grateful for simply a share — kindness and good vibes are always appreciated, especially this season.

Thank you for the support and care. 💙

12/16/2025

In the next 4-12 weeks, you'll all be seeing the "We need to re-home our pet..." posts. These are the people who went ahead and purchased puppies, kittens, rabbits...etc. as Christmas gifts who are suddenly allergic, moving, having a baby, don't have time, their kids won't take care of it, didn't think they'd get so big, didn't think they shed, didn't think they needed food, suddenly have a “change of circumstances”, moving somewhere “we cant take it with us” etc....

Problem is, 90% of unwanted pets end up in kill shelters - especially where we live in central NC.

Allow me to break it down for you.

You didn't know you had an allergy? Oops. Don't let the pet suffer, buy some allergy medicine.

You're moving? What city are you moving to that doesn't allow dogs? Bullsh*tville? You have a responsibility to your living, breathing family member to plan ahead to find a house, apartment or condo that will ALLOW your family member. Period. I would be HOMELESS with my pet before giving them up.

Oh, you had no idea you were due to have a baby in 2 months? Didn't know that's how it worked.. Get a dog trainer and remember that the pet was your child first.

Don't have time to let a dog out, or to have a dog just sit next to you while you're home? Really? So they're better off in a shelter than waiting in your house for you to get home? Ok, perhaps get another pet to keep them company or look for a local dog-sitter.

Oh, you mean your five-year-old didn't step up to the plate to feed, walk and scoop p**p like they promised? I guess it's time for YOU to step up and role model for your child - as an adult getting a pet for your child means assuming accountability and responsibility for that pet YOURSELF. You made the conscious decision to rescue/purchase it.

Wrong size? Not cute as an adult? Sheds too much? Barks? Breathes? Not quite the personality you expected? Look in a mirror, how did you turn out? Should we send you back? 😡

Guess what? If the roles were reversed, your pet would NEVER LET YOU GO.

12/11/2025

Rescue transport request!
DT Sanford ➡️ RDU at 130pm Monday the 15th. Myself and 2 chihuahuas for their adoption flight 🫶🏻

12/02/2025

🐰✨ Meet Moonpie — A Sweet, Shy Snack-Loving Bunny ✨🐰

Moonpie was sadly dumped and left to fend for himself, so he looks a little rough right now. But every day, he’s getting furrier and friendlier as he adjusts and heals. 💙 He’s very shy and nervous at first, needing patience and calm to feel safe. Once he trusts you, he’ll show his true sweet nature. Banana is the way to his heart! 🍌

Personality:
Quiet and shy — needs a calm, quiet home to feel comfortable 🤫
LOVES snacks and treats — a great motivator for bonding! 🥕🍎
Slowly curious, but prefers gentle, gradual introductions 🌱
Would do best with someone who understands bunny body language and gives him time 💕

Ideal Home:
Moonpie is litter box trained ✅ and prefers free roam only—no cage life for this guy! 🏡🐇 He would thrive in a peaceful environment with patient people who can help him build confidence. He’s not a fan of loud noises or chaotic spaces. Older children or adults who know how to handle shy rabbits gently would be perfect.

Care Notes:

Fresh hay, leafy greens, and plenty of water are musts! 🍃💧
Snacks and treats help build trust and brighten his day ✨
Needs daily supervised playtime in a safe, bunny-proofed area 🎾
Regular grooming, proper care, and diet will keep his coat soft and healthy

Adoption Info:
If you think you can give Moonpie the calm, loving home he deserves, please apply! He’s ready to find a patient friend to call family. ❤️🙏

Care Info: https://rainbowrescueandretreat.godaddysites.com/rabbits
Adoption Info: https://linktr.ee/rrradoptions

12/01/2025

Say hello to Macadamia, our vibrant blue Quaker, and Archimedes, our playful green-cheek Conure! This bonded pair is the ultimate dynamic duo — full of personality, energy, and endless chatter. Wherever one goes, the other is sure to follow, and together they’ll keep your home lively and full of joy. 🦜 ✨

Archimedes came to us as a surrender from a pet store that was closing. He was shy and a little depressed at first, but thanks to Macadamia, he learned how to be a confident, playful bird. She helped bring him out of his shell and taught him the ropes of bird life — and now he’s full of curiosity, personality, and charm.

Macadamia has a history of respiratory sensitivities, but she’s strong, happy, and thriving now. She’s full of personality and loves hanging out near her favorite humans (the more social of the pair), chattering away, and interacting with toys and perches.

These two love to entertain — they mimic cat meows, laughter, and even the occasional phrases like “what doing?” or “dammit!” They enjoy being near people, but aren’t interested in being handled, preferring to interact from their safe perches.

Macadamia and Archimedes are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. Because of their unique personalities and needs, extensive bird research and bird proofing of your home is required before adoption, and they are available foster-to-adopt only. Their forever home must respect their personalities, provide space, enrichment, and care, and be ready for their chatter-filled adventures.

✨ Ready to welcome a pair of resilient, lively, and hilariously charming birds into your life? Apply to foster-to-adopt Macadamia & Archimedes today! ✨

Apply here: https://linktr.ee/rrradoptions
Learn more: https://rainbowrescueandretreat.godaddysites.com