Death Row
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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
Meet the ANIMALS!
Death Row
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Pending/On hold
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Rainbow Bridge babies
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SAFE ALBUM #162. April-June 2022
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SAFE ALBUM #161. January-March 2022
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Exciting News!
We would like to thank our friends at Athletes for Animals for their grant to help with vet bills!
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STATUS: available for adoption or rescue
CeeCee, Cherry, Doodles, Drake, Gibson
3F/2M, DSH, 8 weeks
FIV/Felv pending
hold is up 10/4/22
CeeCee, Cherry, Doodles, Drake, Gibson were surrendered to the shelter. They are adorable and curious babies!
CeeCee, Cherry, Doodles, Drake, Gibson are at the Vance County shelter. We are the networking group for the shelter. Their hold is up 10/4/22 and are in danger of being euthanized any time if the shelter is over capacity.
All adoptions are handled directly by the Vance County shelter. If you are a 501c3 rescue interested in pulling them, email us at rescue@rcaps.org.
STATUS: available for 501c3 rescue only
Smoke
Male, Pit mix, 1 year, 55lbs
Dog Friendly: not tested yet
HW status: negative
Hold is up 10/4/22
Smoke was brought to the shelter with Mack after their owner got evicted. He is a very sweet boy!
Smoke is at the Vance County shelter. We are the networking group for the shelter. His hold is up 10/4/22 and is in danger of being euthanized any time if the shelter is over capacity.
All adoptions are handled directly by the Vance County shelter. If you are a 501c3 rescue interested in pulling him, email us at rescue@rcaps.org