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

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

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SPOTLIGHT ON:     ANGEL

       This pretty girl came to the Ranch courtesy of Last Resort Rescue, who fosters for Vets for Pets in Dunn.  Angel is only 9-10 months old, and has been through misery in her short life.  She was shot in the face by her former owner, run over by a car and left for dead on the side of the road.  After considerable reconstructive surgery, she's almost as good as new, and ready to move forward with the next chapter in her life.  She has impaired vision in her left eye, and a droopy eyelid.  Other than that, she's a gorgeous, fun-loving labbie girl.  Shy when first meeting new people, she bonds quickly.  She's very timid around men (understandable), but is wonderful with older children and other dogs.  Spayed, HW negative and current on all shots and deworming.  Angel is looking for that special person to give her the love she desperately needs and to cherish her for the rest of her life.

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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) 

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.  Thanks to the wonderful veterinarians at the Saving Lives Spay/Neuter Clinic at the SPCA of Wake for their cooperation in working with area rescue groups to provide low/cost spay/neuter services. 

  VIDEO:  Ranch Residents having fun !!! 

 NEW from our sponosor - Pet Med

Not only do they offer food, supplies and medicine for your furkids, but they keep you up-to-date on any developments or new research in caring for your pets!  Check out these links: 

Frontline dogs

 Dog Flea Treatment

Capstar 

 Denamarin

Frontline Spray



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

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.

Actual visits to the Ranch are by appointment, and are scheduled for weekday evenings or weekends.

Contact Joy by email at:

nrhalnp@aol.com or by calling:

Cell - (919) 398-5230 or

Home - (919) 989-4852 (before 9:00 pm, please.)

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

Physical address:

5201 Brogden Road

Smithfield, NC  27577

Directions:  from I-95 South:

Exit 93 (Brogden Road); make a right at end of exit ramp, go back over I-95 and proceed approx. 5 miles.  We are on the left.

Directions from I-95 North:

Exit 93 (Brogden Road);  make a left at end of exit ramp (away from I-95) and proceed approx. 5 miles.  We are on the left.

We'd like to send a big "THANK YOU" to a new Sponsor of the Ranch -

Pet Med

Please visit their site and see all of the great items they have for your pet!  Pet Food, Supplies - it's not just medicine!!

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