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Homeless.

Don't let them
suffer

Apply to Rescue

Are you a 501 c3 animal rescue?
Partner with us today and help
us save lives.

Do you Care?

We do.

More than 1,493 animals left the
shelter and found rescue with
our help this year.

Join Us!

Ride to Freedom!

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Our Stops

We offer free transport up and down the east coast on
a weekly basis from North Carolina to New Jersey.

Death Row

All of these animals desperately need your help. We work hard everyday with 501 c3 non profit rescues to help these animals find safety and forever homes. Apply today to become a rescue partner!

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Foster

Share your home, time and affection with a shelter animal while it awaits rescue. Becoming a foster will bring much needed respite to an animal facing life in a kennel for days, weeks and sometimes months at a time.

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Donate

Because you give, they have HOPE! Your donations help us to continue our mission to save animals!

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Volunteer

Come spend time with the animals. Take them for a walk, give them some TLC and help out with their daily care. Every little bit makes a difference.

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Are you ready to RESCUE?

View our featured animals ready to leave the shelter!
  • All Animals, Dogs
    Tiny (Heartworm treated 11/2/20)
    Age: 1 Year
    Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
    Dog Friendly: Yes
    Gender: Neutered Male
    Heartworm: Positive
    Hold is up on: 10/15/20
    Weight: 58 LBS
    Spay/Neuter: Yes
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    Spicy
    Dog Friendly: Yes
    Heartworm: Positive
    Age: 1 Year
    Breed: Shelter Breed Pit Bull Mix
    Hold is up on: 10/26/20
    Weight: 56 lbs
    Gender: Spayed Female
    Spay/Neuter: Yes
    0 out of 5
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  • All Animals, Dogs
    Shaera
    Age: 1 Year
    Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
    Dog Friendly: Unknown
    Gender: Spayed Female
    Heartworm: Negative
    Hold is up on: 9/30/20
    Weight: 63 LBS
    Spay/Neuter: Yes
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  • All Animals, Dogs
    Morris
    Age: 1 Year
    Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
    Dog Friendly: Yes
    Gender: Female
    Heartworm: Negative
    Hold is up on: 10/15/20
    Weight: 42 LBS
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Mission Statment

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

Ride To Freedom Video

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society features a new Ride To Freedom Video every Friday, click on the video below to view it.

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Transport 1/22/2021 #rcapspets #rcapsrescues #ridetofreedom

Transport 1/22/2021 #rcapspets #rcapsrescues #ride...

Meet the ANIMALS!

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Death Row Album

Death Row Album

91 photos

Timeline Photos

Timeline Photos

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Ride to Freedom Jan 22nd & 23rd 2021

Ride to Freedom Jan 22nd & 23rd 2021

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~☆•*¨*•❤ SAFE ALBUM #155❤•*¨*•☆~

~☆•*¨*•❤ SAFE ALBUM #155❤•*¨*•☆~

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Profile Pictures

Profile Pictures

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Cover Photos

Cover Photos

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Events

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
By RCAPS AdminIn Events
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July 24, 2019October 7, 2019

Mama Crockett In Henderson, NC!

Mama Crockett In Henderson, NC!
By RCAPS AdminIn Events
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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC

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Reba has rescue. Can you help cover her ticket to ride for $75?
We make the trip weekly from NC-NJ to get them safe. We cover their pull fees, health certificates, gas, tolls, etc.
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Raven has rescue. Can you help cover his ticket to ride for $75?
We make the trip weekly from NC-NJ to get them safe. We cover their pull fees, health certificates, gas, tolls, etc.
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