Rainbow Rescue & Retreat

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

11/28/2025

11/26/2025

🎃 Meet Pumpkin – Certified Agent of Chaos! 🧡
If you’re looking for peace and quiet… keep scrolling.
But if you want a pumpkin-spiced ball of zoomies, mischief, and pure chaotic joy, this is your guy!

Pumpkin is bursting with personality — always climbing, pouncing, and making sure you never have a dull moment. Between his big curious eyes and his Halloween-ready fur, he’s basically the embodiment of spooky season energy 24/7.

He may be a little whirlwind, but he’s also affectionate and loves to crash for cuddles once his energy burns out.

🧡 Adopt Pumpkin — bring a little adorable anarchy into your home!
📩 Apply here: https://linktr.ee/rrradoptions

11/24/2025

🐾 Meet Roscoe – The Grumpy-Faced Sweetheart with a Heart of Gold 💛

At around 2 years old, Roscoe is a charming young man 🐱 with an unforgettable “grumpy old man” face 😾 and a big personality to match. Though he may be slow to trust, beneath that skeptical stare 👀 is a cat full of quiet affection, curious habits, and the potential for a deep bond 🫶.

Roscoe is a fiend for treats 🍗, a fan of sunbeams ☀️, and a lover of tunnels and quiet spots 🛏️ where he can nap in peace. He thrives in calm environments 🕊️ and would enjoy the company of respectful dog 🐶 and kitty 🐱 companions. Older children 👧👦 who understand boundaries and a peaceful pace are a must.

Roscoe is looking for a patient, understanding family 🏡 that will give him the time and space he needs to settle in and feel safe 💤. After fending for himself in the outdoors and nearly dying from a terrible respiratory infection and anemia, he is still adapting to the safety and comforts of indoor life.

He may never be a lap cat—and that’s okay. What he offers instead is something just as special: trust earned 🤝, affection on his terms 💕, and the joy of seeing a shy cat slowly open up 🌱.

If you’re someone who appreciates the quieter victories of pet companionship 🌟, Roscoe might just be the perfect match. 🐾

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

11/23/2025

At Rainbow Rescue & Retreat, our placement standards have always been focused on long-term safety, species-appropriate care, and stable homes. Although our rescue has permanently closed, our commitment to responsible placement has not changed.

We understand that some may feel our standards are high, but these requirements are in place to ensure each animal’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Nearly every animal in our care has been through trauma, instability, abandonment, or medical challenges. Rushed or inappropriate placement can lead to further harm, surrender, or cycling back into the rescue system.

We are not willing to compromise these standards for the sake of speed.
Quality of placement will always take priority over quantity or urgency.

We appreciate everyone who has reached out to help, and we welcome support from organizations and individuals who share our commitment to ethical, informed, and stable lifelong placement.