Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC RCAPS finds rescue placement for the animals at the Vance County Animal Shelter. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF VANCE COUNTY!

Please donate via PayPal: [email protected]

Email us at [email protected]

Any rescue not screened/approved as a rescue partner through RCAPS will not receive sponsorship funds. This includes going directly through the shelter to rescue an animal(s). These funds will be applied to vetting animals who do not have sponsorship. Animals adopted from the shelter, their sponsorship funds will also

be applied to other unsponsored dogs or cats in need. ALL POSTED ANIMALS ARE LOCATED AT THE VANCE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER.

Annette โ€“ A Gorgeous Girl Who Needs a Second Chance ๐Ÿ’”Annette is a 2-year-old, 38 lb beauty who was recently surrendered....
09/19/2025

Annette โ€“ A Gorgeous Girl Who Needs a Second Chance ๐Ÿ’”

Annette is a 2-year-old, 38 lb beauty who was recently surrendered. She doesnโ€™t understand why she ended up in the shelter, and itโ€™s left her a little confused and unsure. ๐Ÿ’•

Despite it all, Annetteโ€™s sweet spirit shines through. Sheโ€™s a gorgeous girl with so much love to give โ€” she just needs the right family to remind her what it feels like to be safe, cherished, and home. ๐Ÿกโœจ

Could you be the one to give Annette the fresh start she deserves?

Contact information for Adoption:
๐Ÿ“ Vance County Animal Shelter
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-492-3136

Contact information for 501(c)(3) Rescues:
๐Ÿ“Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-572-2219

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Weโ€™re Excited to Announce! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰Join us for our Pet Palooza: Holiday Bazaar! ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, November 1st๐Ÿ•˜ 9 AM โ€“ 1 PMThi...
09/19/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Weโ€™re Excited to Announce! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰

Join us for our Pet Palooza: Holiday Bazaar! ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, November 1st
๐Ÿ•˜ 9 AM โ€“ 1 PM

This fun-filled event will feature holiday shopping, unique vendors, and plenty of cheer โ€” all while supporting our mission to help animals in need. โค๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿ“Œ Interested in being a vendor? Apply here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/Z373EtE5Nqq5s9QC7

๐Ÿ“Œ Learn more about the event here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2149070605617145/?active_tab=discussion

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready for a paw-some day of shopping for a cause! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ

MOLASSES KEEPS GETTING OVERLOOKED!Molasses โ€“ Sweet & Gentle Beauty ๐ŸฏMolasses is a 1-year-old, 53 lb girl with a gorgeous...
09/18/2025

MOLASSES KEEPS GETTING OVERLOOKED!

Molasses โ€“ Sweet & Gentle Beauty ๐Ÿฏ

Molasses is a 1-year-old, 53 lb girl with a gorgeous coat that photos just donโ€™t do justice. Her coloring is absolutely stunning in person! โœจ๐Ÿพ

Sheโ€™s a bit reserved at first, but that just makes her sweetness all the more special once she opens up. Molasses is the kind of gentle soul who will quietly steal your heart. ๐Ÿ’™

Now all she needs is a patient, loving family to give her the forever home she deserves. ๐Ÿก

Contact information for Adoption:
๐Ÿ“ Vance County Animal Shelter
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-492-3136

Contact information for 501(c)(3) Rescues:
๐Ÿ“Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-572-2219

Dingo โ€“ The Puppy With the Precious Ears! ๐ŸฆดDingo is a 19-week-old pup weighing 34 lbs โ€” and heโ€™s growing into those abso...
09/18/2025

Dingo โ€“ The Puppy With the Precious Ears! ๐Ÿฆด

Dingo is a 19-week-old pup weighing 34 lbs โ€” and heโ€™s growing into those absolutely adorable ears! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™

He can be a little shy at first (understandable with how loud the shelter can be), but once he warms up, youโ€™ll see his sweet and gentle nature shine through. Dingo is still just a puppy and has so much love and life ahead of him โ€” all he needs is a family to help him feel safe and cherished. ๐Ÿกโœจ

Contact information for Adoption:
๐Ÿ“ Vance County Animal Shelter
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-492-3136

Contact information for 501(c)(3) Rescues:
๐Ÿ“Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-572-2219

Koala โ€“ The Tail-Wagging GIRL! ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฆ˜KOALA ONLY ONE LEFT!!These 18-week-old girls are as cute as can be! Kanga and Koala are...
09/18/2025

Koala โ€“ The Tail-Wagging GIRL! ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฆ˜

KOALA ONLY ONE LEFT!!
These 18-week-old girls are as cute as can be! Kanga and Koala are not only adorable, but they also have the most unique little โ€œhalf tailsโ€ โ€” and the best part? Their tails are always wagging! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿพ

Playful, sweet, and full of personality, these sisters are guaranteed to bring joy and laughter wherever they go. Theyโ€™re young, happy pups who are ready to grow up in loving forever homes. ๐Ÿกโœจ

Contact information for Adoption:
๐Ÿ“ Vance County Animal Shelter
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-492-3136

Contact information for 501(c)(3) Rescues:
๐Ÿ“Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 252-572-2219

09/18/2025
Reavis โ€“ A Handsome Boy with a Heart Full of Hope ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸถReavis is a 4-year-old, 41 lb sweetheart who was recently surrendere...
09/18/2025

Reavis โ€“ A Handsome Boy with a Heart Full of Hope ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿถ

Reavis is a 4-year-old, 41 lb sweetheart who was recently surrendered. This handsome fella seems so sad in the shelter, quietly waiting and hoping that someone will give him a second chance.

Reavis is gentle and soulful โ€” just looking for a family or rescue to show him that life can be bright again. Could you be the one to give this sweet boy the loving home heโ€™s been longing for? ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“ Adoption Contact:
Vance County Animal Shelter
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected] | ๐Ÿ“ž 252-492-3136

๐Ÿ“ Rescue Contact (501c3 only):
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected] | ๐Ÿ“ž 252-572-2219

09/17/2025

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If interested in adoption or rescue please reach out to Vance County Animal Shelter at 252-492-3136.

09/17/2025

๐ŸฉตPixie๐Ÿฉต

If interested in adoption or rescue please reach out to Vance County Animal Shelter at 252-492-3136.

09/17/2025

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If interested in adoption or rescue ๏ฟผplease reach out to Vance County Animal Shelter at 252-492-3136.

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165 US Hwy 158 Bypass
Henderson, NC
27537

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PLEASE DONATE TO HELP THE HOMELESS ANIMALS OF VANCE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES!

In 2010, over 3700 dogs and cats were impounded at the Vance County shelter, according to the 2010 Public Animal Shelter Report. Of those, 74 percent of the dogs and 93 percent of the cats were euthanized, either by gas chamber or by heart stick. Since RCAPS started working with the Vance County shelter in 2011, thousands dogs and cats have been saved. Now, close to 95 percent dogs and 70% of cats impounded at the shelter are adopted or rescued.

Ruin Creek operates with only a small group of volunteers and is funded almost entirely by donations from concerned animal lovers. We do our best, despite our limited funding, to save every animal impounded at the Vance County animal shelter. Among our other activities, we provide emergency medical care to animals who arrive at the shelter ill or injured, we advocate for the animals and connect them to rescue groups, and we arrange for the testing and health certificates needed to get them to rescue. Every Friday night our Freedom van, loaded by RCAPS volunteers, carries dozens of animals from kill shelters in Vance and surrounding counties to rescues between North Carolina and New York.

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson 165 US Hwy 158 Bypass Henderson, NC 27537 PLEASE DONATE VIA PAYPAL: [email protected] Email us at [email protected]