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Charlotte Stories: NC’s Rescue Ranch Launches Foster and Adoption Program
Thanks to Charlotte Stories for sharing more about our new foster/adoption program! To view the whole story head here, https://www.charlottestories.com/ncs-rescue-ranch-launches-foster-and-adoption-program/.
Charlotte Today: New Animal Ambassadors and Virtual Auction
Our Development & Volunteer Manager, Amy Kwiatkowski, recently joined Charlotte Today's Eugene Robinson to introduce three of our newest animal ambassadors and to talk about our virtual auction. Check it out here,…
RESCUE RANCH LAUNCHES FOSTER AND ADOPTION PROGRAM
STATESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 11, 2020) – Since 2012, Rescue Ranch has operated animal education programs on its 87-acre property in Statesville. Over the years, the facility has grown with programs, animal ambassadors, nature trails and with the addition…
RESCUE RANCH TO LAUNCH VIRTUAL AUCTION DECEMBER 10
Kicking off at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10 Rescue Ranch will launch a virtual auction to raise funds for the 87-acre animal education nonprofit. The online auction will run until Thursday, Dec. 17 and will feature items such as a custom-made dining…
Statesville Record & Landmark: Rescue Ranch’s Residents Show off Their Halloween Finest
Our animal ambassadors enjoyed showing off some of their finest Halloween costumes to our friends at the Statesville Record & Landmark. Check them out here:…
Lake Norman Currents Magazine
Our education director enjoyed a visit from the staff at Lake Norman Currents Magazine a few weeks back! To view the story on their visit, grab a copy of July's edition and head to page 20 or check out the web version here,…
WBTV QC Morning Show: Critter Camps and More
Humane Education Director, Stacey Foreman recently appeared on QC Morning Show with Stu, our Leopard Gecko. Check out all of the new and exciting things going on at the Ranch this summer: https://qclife.wbtv.com/critter-camp-at-rescue-ranch/.
RESCUE RANCH TO REOPEN FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS WHILE ASSISTING LOCAL PET OWNERS IN NEED
Animal education nonprofit back open with precautions being taken to protect guests and animals STATESVILLE, N.C. (May 28, 2020) – Rescue Ranch has reopened its doors and education programs to the public with guidance from the state’s Phase…
WJZY: Virtual Classroom
Humane Education Director Stacey Foreman shared our first lesson in our virtual classroom today on WJZY's Good Day Charlotte featuring animal habitats with our bunny ambassadors. Watch her interview (featuring her son Lucas!) here:…
WJZY Good Day Charlotte: Critter Camps
It's always a treat visiting our friends at WJZY's Good Day Charlotte. Stella and Mushy enjoyed their time in front of the camera with Jason and Leslie talking Spring Break Critter Camps. Leslie was afraid Mushy might have a "problem" on the air.…
WCNC Charlotte Today: Critter Camps
Animal care coordinator, Leslie Smith, brought Graham Cracker and Jaba on WCNC's Charlotte Today to talk Spring Break and Summer Critter Camps. We also ran into our friend and longtime supporter, Larry Sprinkle. Larry usually loves…
WBTV QC Morning Show: Spring Break and Summer Critter Camps
Our director of education, Stacey, debuted our newest animal ambassador, Avery, a New Zealand White rabbit on WBTV's QC Morning Show to talk Critter Camps. She also brought along one of our Leopard Geckos, Stu, who found a warm and cozy spot until…
WGHP-TV: Animal Ambassadors Make Super Bowl Predictions
WGHP FOX 8 News shares Fauna, Smalls, Millie and Pineapple's Super Bowl predictions for the San Francisco 49ers versus the Kansas City Chiefs.. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/2GJH3NL
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR RESCUE RANCH’S SPRING AND SUMMER CRITTER CAMPS
Two Exceptional Children Camp sessions offered STATESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 28, 2020) – Parents of preschoolers to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2020 Critter Camps, daily spring and daily/one-week summer camp…
Statesville Record & Landmark: Photos from “Night in Havana” Dinner and Auction
The Statesville Civic Center was turned into a Cuban nightclub thanks to Ryan and Krissie Newman. Take a look!…
RESCUE RANCH HOSTING MINI WINTER BREAK AND SPRING BREAK CAMPS
STATESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2019) – Assisting parents and preschool to fifth grade students with fun and education opportunities during school breaks in 2020, Rescue Ranch is offering two mini-break and spring break Critter Camps. Critter Camps take…
Fox Sports Jamie Little To Emcee Rescue Ranch 15th Annual “Night In Havana” Dinner And Auction
Celebrate 15 Years of Promoting Humane Education Through Hands-On Learning and Care for Animals Veteran motor sports reporter for FOX Sports, Jamie Little, is joining NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and Krissie Newman, to emcee their 15th Annual Rescue…
Statesville Record & Landmark: Spooky characters, hay bale art emerge from imagination of Joanne Boyle
See how the hay art comes to life at the Ranch thanks to some creative and dedicated volunteers lead by Joanne Boyle:…
WGHP: Rescue Ranch Co-Founder, Krissie Newman, Shares Experience from IAWF Mission
Krissie Newman sat down with FOX 8's Emily Byrd to talk about her recent trip to help with displaced animals in the Bahamas. Watch as she explains her passion for trips like this and what the experience was like:…
Statesville Record & Landmark: Red-shouldered hawk spreads wings after release at the Rescue Ranch
On the first Fall Fun Days, a 5-month-old red-shouldered hawk was released on the Ranch's property by a volunteer from the Carolina Raptor Center. To read the full story and to view the photos of the quick release, visit:…
WBTV: Fall Fun Days and Corn Maze Presented by Mazola
Velvet, Pineapple, Cooper and Leslie joined Kristen Miranda on WBTV's new show QC Morning to talk Fall Fun Days and the Corn Maze presented by Mazola. Check out the full interview here: https://www.queencityweekend.com/rescue-ranch/
WCNC Charlotte Today: Fall Fun Days and Corn Maze presented by Mazola Corn Oil
Animal Care Coordinator, Leslie Smith, joined Eugene Robinson and Colleen Odegaard with some animal ambassadors to talk Fall Fun Days and the Corn Maze presented by Mazola Corn Oil. Larry Sprinkle enjoyed a little cuddle time with Kiwi, too!
Statesville Record & Landmark: BAHAMAS MISSION: Rescue Ranch founder sees devastation first-hand on animal rescue trip
Donna Swicegood, the Statesville Record & Landmark editor, stopped by to chat with Rescue Ranch, co-founder, Krissie Newman or her recent deployment with IFAW to assist in the Bahamas. Read the full story here:…
WCCB: Statesville Woman Helps Rescue Hundreds of Animals In Storm Battered Bahamas
WCCB's Drew Bollea recently caught up with Rescue Ranch's Co-Founder, Krissie Newman, after her trip to the Albaco Islands in the Bahamas where she assisted with animal misplacement as a result of Hurricane Dorian. Check out the full story, here:…
WJZY: Fall Fun Days and Corn Maze presented by Mazola Corn Oil
Animal Care Coordinator Leslie Smith took a few critters on WJZY's Good Day show to talk about Fall Fun Days and the Corn Maze presented by Mazola Corn Oil. To view Leslie's (and the critter's) full interview, visit:…
WBTV: Statesville animal rescuer returns from helping stranded Dorian animals in Bahamas
WBTV's Amanda Foster caught up with Rescue Ranch Co-Founder, Krissie Newman after her recent trip to the Abaco Islands, in the Bahamas to assist with animal rescue efforts after hurricane Dorian. Watch here to see the fully story:…
RESCUE RANCH IS THE DESTINATION FOR FALL FAMILY FUN
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 28 and running through Oct. 27, Rescue Ranch is providing families with several opportunities to visit its scenic property while enjoying fall festivities at its Fall Fun Days and Corn Maze presented by Mazola® Corn Oil.…
Rescue Ranch profiled on UNC-TV’s My Home, NC
Rescue Ranch profiled on UNC-TV’s My Home, NC Ryan and Krissie Newman appeared on the public television program My Home, NC in a segment profiling Rescue Ranch. My Home, NC takes a unique look at the food, music, people and culture of our state,…