07/14/2025
🐾 SECOND CHANCES START HERE 🐾
📍 Vance County Animal Shelter – Henderson, NC
We’re incredibly grateful for the success of our recent Ride to Freedom—it brought hope and new beginnings to the lucky pets who made the journey. But many dogs and cats are still waiting… waiting for a family, a warm bed, a gentle touch, a second chance.
Behind every kennel door is a soul ready to love and be loved. Tails still wag, eyes still sparkle with hope, and hearts still believe their day will come. But they can’t do it alone—they need us.
❤️ These animals don’t need perfect. They just need someone.
🦴 A safe space, a kind voice, a soft place to land.
🐶 Some need homes. Others need rescue.
👣 All of them need you.
Even if you can’t adopt or foster, there are so many ways to make a difference:
🔁 SHARE this post — your share could be their lifeline.
🗣️ TELL your friends, family, coworkers — someone you know might be their perfect match.
📸 VISIT the shelter — take photos or videos and spread the word.
⏳ Time is not on their side—but we are. Let’s help them write the next chapter of their story.
📍 Adoption Contact:
Vance County Animal Shelter
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-492-3136
📍 Rescue Contact (501c3 only):
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-572-2219
🏠 Donate or visit Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society:
165 US Hwy 158 Bypass, Henderson, NC 27537
(Mon–Thurs, 2–5 pm)
📧 [email protected] | 📞 252-572-2219
💳 Ways to give:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: -AnimalProtectionSoci
Give Butter: https://givebutter.com/ruin-creek-animal-protection-society
Or text RCAPS to 53-555
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