Ruby & Laurel Animal Rescue: Helping Animals in Western North Carolina
Mags and Brooke Owens of Owens Upholstery geared up for their first donation trip, where they will be supporting animals in need by recent events in Western North Carolina. Their mission is to bring much-needed supplies for domestic farm animals, dogs, and cats. The designated drop-off point for these donations is at the Stockyards in Canton, NC, but today is the final push to fill the truck before they set out—and they need your help! The items needed may change as they continue to take more trips.
For Pets and Farm Animals:
- Dog Food
Cat Food- Bird/Parrot Food
- Cat Litter
- Drinking Water
- Collars/Leashes
- Ferret/Rabbit Food
- Crates/Kennels
- Pee Pads
- Blankets (New or Well Washed)
- Chicken Feed/Scratch Grain
- Sweet Feed
- Alfalfa pellets
- Pig feed
- Goat feed
- thrush medication/wonder dust/alumishield, dewormers, Benadryl (think basic farm first aid)
- Cleaning Supplies and paper products
Can’t make it to the drop-off? You can still contribute!
For those who prefer to donate financially, there are several ways to help:
- CashApp: $RLARescue
- PayPal: Donations@rubyandlaurel.com
- Zelle: Donations@rubyandlaurel.com (last four digits of phone: 6983)
- GoFundMe: Ruby and Laurel GoFundMe
- Website Donations: RLAR.org
Additionally, donations can be made directly to Ruby and Laurel Animal Rescue’s account at Tram Road Animal Hospital by calling 910-592-3102 during regular business hours. If you’d prefer to send a check, please mail it to:
Ruby and Laurel Animal Rescue Inc
PO Box 1663
Clinton, NC 28329
Please ensure any used items, especially bedding and clothing, are cleaned and sanitized before donating to help prevent the spread of illness.
This may be Mags and Brooke’s first trip to Western North Carolina, but it certainly won’t be their last! Let’s come together to support our neighbors and their animals in need. Every donation, whether big or small, makes a difference. Stay tuned for more information about how to help and their first trip in WNC.
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