Vance County Animal Shelter

08/31/2026

Are you missing this girl? A citizen found her near Roses in Henderson. She is NOT currently at the shelter, but please contact us if you are missing her. 252-492-3136

08/31/2026

This Saturday, come out and join us this Saturday at Petco in Henderson. 9am-12pm

08/31/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!!! 🐶🤍🐱

11 More day of “ClearThe Shelter”!!! 🐶🐱

08/30/2026

Is this your dog? Picked up by animal control near Springwood Apartments/Young Ave. Please call the shelter or message us here if you are missing this husky. 252-492-3136

08/29/2026

Is this your dog? Picked up by animal control near St Andrew’s Church/Hicksboro Rd.
Please message us here or call the shelter if he’s yours. 252-492-3136

08/28/2026

Are these your dogs? Picked up near Kerr Vance Academy. Please contact the shelter or message us here if these are your girls. 252-492-3136

08/28/2026

Is this big guy missing from your home? He’s been hanging around someone’s yard for a few months, and they finally caught him and brought him to the shelter. He’s obviously used to people and being handled.
Found on Hwy 158 bypass. Please call the shelter if he is yours. 252-492-3136

08/28/2026

Is this your dog? He was picked up by animal control on Abbott Rd. Please contact the shelter if you are missing him. 252-492-3136

08/28/2026

Jax 💙

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Name: Jax
ID: S-142-26
Gender: Male
Age: 10 weeks (as of 8/27)
Breed: Mixed
Weight: ~ 4.5 lbs
HW Status: Too Young
Notes: Siblings are Lucy, Max & Ruby

Contact information for Adoption:
📍 Vance County Animal Shelter
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-492-3136

Contact information for 501(c)(3) Rescues:
📍Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-572-2219

Donations:
Ruin Creek Office
165 US Hwy 158 Bypass
Henderson, NC 27537
[email protected] or 252-572-2219

Donation Options: Givebutter, Cash, Check, PayPal, or Venmo
PAYPAL: [email protected]
VENMO: -AnimalProtectionSoci
Give Butter: https://givebutter.com/ruin-creek-animal-protection-society
Text RCAPS to 53-555

08/28/2026

Lucy ❤️

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Name: Lucy
ID: S-143-26
Gender: Female
Age: 10 weeks (as of 8/27)
Breed: Mixed
Weight: ~ 5 lbs
HW Status: Too Young
Notes: Siblings are Jax, Max & Ruby

Contact information for Adoption:
📍 Vance County Animal Shelter
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-492-3136

Contact information for 501(c)(3) Rescues:
📍Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-572-2219

Donations:
Ruin Creek Office
165 US Hwy 158 Bypass
Henderson, NC 27537
[email protected] or 252-572-2219

Donation Options: Givebutter, Cash, Check, PayPal, or Venmo
PAYPAL: [email protected]
VENMO: -AnimalProtectionSoci
Give Butter: https://givebutter.com/ruin-creek-animal-protection-society
Text RCAPS to 53-555