Rescue Ranch

RescueRanch was approached a few weeks ago about a donkey that needed medical attention. Unfortunately, being a nonprofit, we are not al...

Pineapple is our hurricanes (yes, multiple) survivor! She was hatched in August of 2016, shortly before Hurricane Matthew made landfall ...

Oh Ellen, our sweet sweet Ellen! Ellen is one of our 12 goats and is the most precious little girl. She came with our original group of ...

Rescue Ranch is pleased to share that we have recently added a new Outdoor Learning Shelter by the 10,000 square foot Earnhardt Family P...

Buttercup is one of the sweetest goats you’ll ever meet! She is one of the first goats to come up and greet people when they come out t...

Bandit is one of our 12 goats and is a Tennessee fainting/Nubian mix. She has been with us since 2014 and is one of the longest standing...

Titan is our Bearded Dragon here at the ranch and is one of our most beloved animal ambassadors by visitors and staff alike!

Dante is one of our Ball Pythons and is one of the most handsome boys! He came to us when his family was downsizing.

Lucy is our longest standing animal ambassador! Having arrived in March of 2013, she is our first snake at the Ranch.

Felix and Oscar have been with us for just under two months and have been a wonderful addition to our animal ambassador program.

As we pause to celebrate International Women's Day 2024, we would like to take a moment to highlight many of the women who help make Res...

Remy and Snowy are our two male fancy rats. Both are roughly two years old and have been at the Ranch since August of 2023.

Pancake is an Ornate Uromastyx. She came to the Ranch in September of 2021.

Hiccup is one of our two hedgehogs here at the Ranch! Hiccup has been with us since 2022.

Join friends, old and new, for a gentle flow and stretch yoga class

On Thursday evening, December 21, 2023, the regular Music Bingo event at Hoptown came alive with Holiday Spirit!

Rescue Ranch is excited to announce that Maureen Moore has joined the team as the new Director of Community Relations, Partnerships, and...

As a calf only a few days old, Otis was purchased from an auction. Sick from the moment he was brought home, Otis was nursed back to hea...

Peanut Butter is our only Chinchilla here at the Ranch and can be quite the testy old lady sometimes!

Saturday, October 14th, Rescue Ranch hosted the 3rd Annual Dogtoberfest Event.

Chuck became an official Animal Ambassador on September 1, 2023.

Did you know that September 24th - 30th is TACO Week? No, that doesn't mean we get to eat tacos for every meal, all week, (although some...

Rescue Ranch is excited to announce that the organization is a recipient of funds awarded by Energy United, to start a new, collaborativ...

If you have been to the Ranch this summer, you may have noticed two new feathered friends in our goat yard.

With more than 300 people in attendance, Rescue Ranch hosted its annual charity dinner, Boots, Buckles and Bourbon.

The Statesville Tourism Summit was not just another event – it was a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships.

If there's one thing to say about Azalea, it's that she is quite the character! Azalea is a big girl that has a big personality to match.

Well-known blogger, Peanut Butter Fingers (Julie Fagan) recently visited with us. She brought her children and family who were visiting ...

Stone is a Crawl Cay Boa and is our biggest (and strongest) snake. He is about 6 feet in length and pure muscle!

Jordie is our resident greeter and one of the Ranch's resident noisemakers. If you ever hear a random "hello" or "come here", it is most...

Volunteerism is a form of helping in which people actively seek opportunities to assist others in need

June is Carmax Cares month and the Carmax Foundation joined us at Rescue Ranch this week for #CarmaxCares day of service. The crew of ap...

Valentino is one of our Katahdin sheep and the son to Sally Mae! Valentino is the only animal that has ever been born at the ranch.

The Summer Solstice is known the longest day and shortest night of the year.

Doosan Bobcat returned to Rescue Ranch again this week for the second year in a row, as part of their Community Service Initiative.

More than 20 Rescue Ranch supporters came out to try their skills at Music Bingo AND Sip it Forward last week at Hoptown Brewery.

Rescue Ranch Thirsty Thursday Event at Red Buffalo

Hazel is a young, Holland Lop Rabbit, who is so full of spunk! As a baby, she was purchased as an Easter gift for a young girl.

We are still in awe of the incredible impact made by the more than 40 employees from LGI Homes who came out for their Service Impact Day...

Rescue Ranch invites you to join us for an evening of fun & bingo at Hoptown Brewing on Thursday June 8th at 6pm! The event features an ...

Rescue Ranch is proud to announce our signature fundraising event, Boots, Buckles & Bourbon Presented by Outback Steakhouse!

Exciting news! Rescue Ranch is teaming up with Red Buffalo Brewing Co. in downtown Statesville for a social event you won't want to miss!

Rescue Ranch has been selected as one of the National Charity League's local community partners. This is a significant achievement for R...

Calling all parents and guardians! Are you looking for an educational and fun program for your 3rd-5th graders on an upcoming ISS teache...

At Rescue Ranch, volunteers are an essential part of our operations. They play a crucial role in providing care and love to our animal a...

Rescue Ranch is so very lucky to have the talented, passionate dynamic duo taking care of our ambassadors. Both of these ladies come to ...

Hoptown Brewing hosted the Sip It Forward 4 Miler 4 Charities on March 25, 2023! Runners & walkers received a Sip It Forward® token in t...

Rescue Ranch in Statesville, North Carolina recently welcomed the addition of two new team members, Joan Rizzo as development manager an...

We are very honored and pleased to announce that our March 27th Beginner Buddies program has been sponsored by a generous donor named Ka...

The Best of LKN features Krissie Newman, Co-Founder here at Rescue Ranch.