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Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society's adoption process
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We do not do adoptions all adoptions must be done in person at the Vance County Animal Shelter.
We do not do adoptions all adoptions must be done in person at the Vance County Animal Shelter.
About Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC (RCAPS) is a group that helps animals in need find rescue placement, we do not handle any adoptions. WE ARE NOT THE SHELTER. We do NOT have a facility. Almost all animals posted are from and housed at the a Shelter in Vance County or Surrounding Areas. The breed labeling of the animals are done by the shelter employees, not RCAPS volunteers. Pits and pit mixes are only allowed to be rescued by approved 501c3 rescues ONLY; per Vance County shelter rules and guidelines. We are working on cheaper spay/neuter options and much more.
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rcapsrescue
We are an approved 501c3 organization so all donations are tax deductible.
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC (RCAPS) is a group that helps animals in need find rescue placement, we do not handle any adoptions. WE ARE NOT THE SHELTER. We do NOT have a facility. Almost all animals posted are from and housed at the a Shelter in Vance County or Surrounding Areas. The breed labeling of the animals are done by the shelter employees, not RCAPS volunteers. Pits and pit mixes are only allowed to be rescued by approved 501c3 rescues ONLY; per Vance County shelter rules and guidelines. We are working on cheaper spay/neuter options and much more.
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rcapsrescue
We are an approved 501c3 organization so all donations are tax deductible.
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