Animal Rescue

Who are we?

The Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society is a small group of volunteers who banded together in 2011 and became dedicated to helping the homeless animals at the Vance County Animal Shelter connect to rescue groups that can help them find the loving homes they deserve.

About Us

Find out who we are and what we do

Mission Statement

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 Team

Brandon Boyd

President

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC was founded in 2011 by Charles “Brandon” Boyd, and he continues in the role of president of this organization. Since early childhood, Brandon has had a great love for animals. When he was a young boy in elementary school, he would often visit the Vance County Animal...

Mary Boyd

Vice President

Mary is a native of Henderson, NC and has always had a love and desire to help homeless, abused, and mistreated animals. She has rescued and adopted for her own a countless number of animals both large and small. Even during her retirement years she continues to oversee the daily operations of Ruin Creek Animal...

Michelle Horner Wood

Rescue Coordinator

In 2013, Michelle saw a post by a RCAPS volunteer and it peaked her interest. She sent an inquiry about volunteering and quickly fell in love with helping the animals. She was soon spending her weekends taking pictures, posting animals needing homes, helping with the RCAPS page, answering questions, connecting needy animals to rescues, and...

Ricky Overby

Ride To Freedom Van Driver

Since 2012, Ricky Overby has been working as transport driver of the RCAPS “Ride to Freedom” van. He has transported a countless number of animals up and down the East Coast from North Carolina to New York. Every Friday night, Ricky embarks on his journey. Every animal on his transport receives very special care because...

What People Say

A great group of people

Ruin Creek is great with their dogs. All the volunteers do a tremendous job with the animals. These dogs are socialized with others. Any questions you may have will be answered. A great group of people. I have been rescuing from RCAPS for over 2 years and will continue to do so. I would definitely recommend Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society.

Susan Neuberger

Absolutely Amazing

This group is absolutely amazing. They work tirelessly to get as many animals out as they can, to safety. They are honest, reliable & always doing above what is expected. They are a pleasure to work should to shoulder with. They are far above 5 stars in my opinion!! Can’t say enough praise about Ruin Creek.

Loraine Reehle Carolus

Animals get good homes

I’ve never been there but I got my wonderful dog Pritzie from them. They rescued her and she got her ticket to freedom from them and sent her up to another wonderful animal rescue in NY. They try to help all these animals get good homes and work tirelessly to do so.

Marcella Becker Weinberg

Vets We Use & Recommend

David Conde, DVM
Mobile Veterinary Services and House Calls
Phone: 252-213-1724
Email: dconde@nc.rr.com

Oxford Veterinary Hospital
631 Roxboro Road
Oxford, North Carolina 27565
Phone: 919-496-2638

West Hills Veterinary Centre
30 Gwynn Ln
Henderson, North Carolina 27536
Phone: 252-438-7163