RIP Sasha.  

We lost our brave boy yesterday (4/15/2020).  His tired body couldn't fight anymore.  R.I.P., Sasha.  You will be missed.

There are thousands like him out there that need help!  We have several other seniors and medical needs pups here in our rescue.  If you'd like to help us help them, please consider a small donation towards their care.  There is a donation link below, or you can use PayPal to nrhalnp@aol.com.  No amount is too small.  Thank you for caring!  To see Sasha's story, click here. 

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WHY DO WE HAVE TO PAY AN ADOPTION FEE?

This is a question rescues hear more and more from people wanting to adopt a dog. There is a general misconception out there that rescues get the dogs for "free" and charge adoption fees.  WRONG!!  By the time you adopt a dog from a reputable rescue, he/she has been fully vetted (all shots, deworming, HW test, spay/neuter), and has been temperament tested to be sure the dog will be a perfect fit for your family.  The adoption fees charged by rescues do not even begin to cover the costs incurred in getting a shelter dog to the point of being adoptable.   Still not sure?  Check with your veterinarian to see what the costs of vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery and heartworm testing will be.   Then add it up, add in the price of the dog, and you'll see that paying an adoption fee of $225 - $275 is well worth the price!

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We have received many many phone calls lately asking us to take owner surrendered pets.  PLEASE UNDERSTAND we cannot take personal surrenders.  Our dogs come to us from County shelters,where they are on euthanasia lists.  By taking a personal surrender, we are guaranteeing the death of a shelter dog.  We will be happy to help you post your dog on our sites in an effort to find him/her a new home, but cannot physically take them here at the Ranch.

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iGive.com

Ruf Creek Ranch Animal Rescue is a registered cause with iGive.com.  It's so easy to support our efforts -- all you have to do is register, name us as your cause, and a portion of what you spend at your favorite stores will be donated to the Ranch.  Here's the link....

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HELP US TO HELP THEM!!

With the state of the economy, everything is expensive and we need help in saving our animal friends from the shelters.

IF you have extra blankets, sheets, towels, leashes or collars, we would absolutely love to take them off your hands!!!

Donations of dog food, biscuits (Milk Bones) and nylabones/dentastyx also greatly appreciated!!

Visit our Donation page to help us!  No amount is too small.  All donations are tax deductible.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------DECOMPRESSION is ESSENTIAL for Adopted Dogs.  

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ADOPT A SHELTER PET!!! 

While all of our residents come from local shelters, they are safe here at the Ranch and with our fosters.  There are thousands of abandoned animals sitting in cages and kennels in shelters waiting for someone to come and save them and give them love.  PLEASE, if you are considering adding a furry member to your family, check your shelters first!!!    Their lives depend on it.  

Johnston County Animal Services - (919) 934-8474

Wayne County shelter (919) 731-1439

Wake County Animal Center (919) 212-7387

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Don't Shop --- Adopt!!  You'll be saving two lives - the pup you adopt, and the shelter dog who will be able to take its place at the Ranch.

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ADOPTING AND LOVING A SENIOR DOG IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING THINGS ANYONE CAN DO - TAKING A DOG PAST THE PRIME OF LIFE AND INSURING THAT ITS REMAINING DAYS ARE FILLED WITH COMFORT AND LOVE IS PRICELESS.

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        Welcome to the Ranch!!  We hope you enjoy your visit with us and, in the time you are here, please visit our Ranch Residents' page-- each of them is unique in their own special way.  If you find a pup that you'd like to make a part of your family, please be sure to complete an adoption application, or call us with any questions you might have.

VIDEO:  Welcome to Ruf Creek Ranch - Tour the Facility

Rachel and Bodie (formerly Buddy)  

Call Us Today!

Come visit with us.  Take a virtual tour of the Ranch and meet its Residents.  Hopefully, you'll find that special companion who is as eager to meet and love you as you are to meet and love them.

To come visit the Ranch, please call or email Joy:

Contact Joy by email at:

nrhalnp@aol.com or by calling:

Cell - (919) 398-5230 - LEAVE A VOICEMAIL MESSAGE TO RECEIVE A RETURNED CALL

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WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE VISITORS COME OUT TO THE RANCH TO MEET THE DOGS - -WEEKENDS ONLY- SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, AFTER 11:00 A.M.  PLEASE PHONE AHEAD TO LET US KNOW WHEN YOU WILL BE COMING.  ALSO, WHICH PUP YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING SINCE SOME OF THEM ARE IN FOSTER CARE!

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We are located in Johnston County, convenient to I-95, I-40, and US 70, and about 5 minutes from the Carolina Outlet Centers.

   Sully

Hank, Jake and Tucker

Ginger

Hannah waiting for the plane to take off!!!  She's ready to go to New Hampshire and her new home.

 WE'RE VERY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT RUF CREEK RANCH IS NOW A  MEMBER OF THE CESAR MILLAN FOUNDATION'S SHELTER STARS PROGRAM!!!!

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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!!!

"Joy Frannicola (Ruf Creek Ranch)

Daily updates on what's happening here at the Ranch 

WE ARE AN ADOPT-A-PET.COM

APPROVED RESCUE!!

(click here)

RUF CREEK RANCH has been named by the Humane Society of the US as an Emergency Placement Partner! 

We are among the first rescues contacted when a disaster strikes!!

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What We Do. . .

We operate a "placement sanctuary", where animals taken into our Rescue receive the care, attention and behavioral modifications, if any, that are needed to make them more appealing and, therefore, more adoptable.  Our Ranch Residents remain with us until they have found their permanent homes, or until they have lived out their natural lives.  We are a "no-kill" facility, and are proud to be associated with Johnston County Animal Services.

 Our primary goal is to rescue dogs  from local animal control shelters and to get them ready to be adopted into permanent loving homes.  All of our dogs come from shelters.  Our space is limited, so unfortunately, we cannot accept private surrenders. 

We also promote spay/neuter of your companion animals to eliminate unwanted litters and reduce the burden on shelters and on rescues.  We can refer you to several area low-cost spay/neuter facilities.

  VIDEO:  Ranch Residents having fun !!! 

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