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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC is dedicated to fighting for the survival of impounded dogs, cats, or any adoptable pet facing euthanasia at the Vance County Animal Shelter by providing them with emergency medical care, hope, and a “Ride to Freedom” on our RCAPS van to rescues and safe havens along the Eastern Seaboard.

We are a 501c(3) Non-Profit Organization that is donor supported and volunteer strong.

EIN Number 45-0647780 Boyd Foundation DBA/Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society

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Safe Album #166 (March 2023)

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Events

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

RCAPS receives $5,500 Grant from Petco Love Foundation

RCAPS receives $5,500 Grant from Petco Love Foundation
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January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

Exciting News!

Exciting  News!
By RCAPS AdminIn Events, News

We would like to thank our friends at Athletes for Animals for their grant to help with vet bills!

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August 17, 2019October 7, 2019

Clear the Shelter

Clear the Shelter
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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC
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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC

8 dogs and 4 cats were impounded into Vance County Animal Shelter today. So the 4 kennels that were emptied by euthanizing dogs are FULL again. We need your help ASAP!!! ... See MoreSee Less

8 dogs and 4 cats were impounded into Vance County Animal Shelter today. So the 4 kennels that were emptied by euthanizing dogs are FULL again. We need your help ASAP!!!
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Hi Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC, I recently pledged $100 each for Smoke, Roscoe, Grumpi, and Mack. I saw your post today about the four precious dogs the shelter euthanized this morning, including poor Rocky, who seemed very sick with heartworms 😞 Do you know how many dogs are currently at the shelter? And approximately how many kennel spaces the shelter holds? If it makes more sense for you guys please apply my pledges to any four dogs (or combine if there’s someone particularly urgent who can get out with a higher $ amount). ♥️

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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC

Gus, Candy, Josie and Rocky were all euthanized because of space issues this morning. This will continue to happen unless we can find placement for dogs ASAP. ... See MoreSee Less

Gus, Candy, Josie and Rocky were all euthanized because of space issues this morning. This will continue to happen unless we can find placement for dogs ASAP.
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See people !!!!!!!!! This is why we spay and neuter our pets. These babies r dead because of ignorance

Absolutely heartbreaking. Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC are these dogs listed anywhere but your website and social media? Are they listed on sites like petfinder?

Heart breaking. Shelter dogs make the best pets. They seem to be so appreciative. I’ve adopted three over the years. I promise you won’t be sorry if you do.

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC, we greatly appreciate all you do and know you fight so hard for all of these animals. As bad as we all feel, I know this hurts all of you even more, as you know these animals and fight for the best outcome for all of them with your heart and souls AND your time and effort. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜’

I’m so sorry - I know this is heart breaking for RCAPS and shelter staff. πŸ˜“πŸ˜“

I’m sorry babies. ❀️

Breaks my heart and makes me mad. So uncalled for.

See oeople, it is really true!! Shelters are full and putting innocent furbabies who are usually due to no fault of their own!! Humans don't get a pet if you can't care for them and if you get one, get it fixed! We need to get a handle on this! Shelters are overwhelmed and our rescuers do an amazing but their cups runneth over. Please help with donations or foster!!

This shelter works very hard to save these babies our rescue pulls from them when we can πŸ˜•

People need to stop being so damned selfish. This is traumatizing for staff who have to do this part of their job! I can’t even imagine πŸ˜– the rescue I foster for has two damn Poodle mixes right now because omg they’re so cute I have to have one for meeeeee!!! You should see how they come into rescue.

You people down south treat your animals differently than a lot of us up North. They don’t euthanize animals in my area and the shelters aren’t jammed packed. Animals aren’t disposable people. They’re family members no matter what happens in life.

Why aren't spay/neuter laws put into effect. This is tragic and so sad. Sorry sweet pups.

These four sweet faces deserved so much better…pups are forever, not just when it’s convenient

Prayers for everyone at Ruin Creek. Thank you for all that you do every single day for so many.

Heartbreaking news for these Angels. Rest in Peace, you deserved so much more πŸ™

This is so sad. I don't blame the shelter, though. Until the people who are breeding dogs and carelessly are held responsible, this will continue to happen. People are the absolute worst.

It's most sickening because it will happen again tomorrow and the next day. We need change, laws, prosecute people who dump and breed and we need to do more

This is sickening!! Poor innocent babies I want to cry. They didn't deserve this 😭😭😭

I know why you DO this, but I hate it, burns my inner hate fire for humans ...

We are soooo sorry πŸΎπŸ˜”πŸΎ πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’” And so grateful for staff, adoptions, Rescues, fosters, volunteers, and all advocates (all of whom are max'd out due to irresponsible humans). And as for irresponsible humans - 🀬🀬🀬🀬 -

My heart is shattered for these precious babies. Sorry humans failed you. πŸ₯ΉπŸΎπŸ’”πŸŒˆπŸ’”πŸΎπŸ₯Ή

πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’” poor pups didn't deserve this 😭

Rest in peace babies. I know that was a hard decision on you all. PrayersπŸ™

So heartbreaking. Prayers for staff. Rest in pea e sweet babies.

Praying for you guys. Run free pups.

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