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Rescuing Animals And #GivingTuesday? A Winning Combination

By Cathy Chester on November 29, 2014
My second post for #GivingTuesday is for Rock City Rescue, a network of fosters and volunteers who work together to rescue dogs living in abusive situations and from being euthanized in high volume kill shelters.
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Rock Rescue works hard to rescue dogs living on the edge of life or death in dire situations. Once they are rescued they're temporarily placed foster homes, but not before making sure they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and given flea and heartworm medication.
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Adorable Zeus is looking for love in a forever home. Are you the one to love him forever?

Then the task begins to find the right match in a forever loving home. Located in Arkansas, the rescues are placed locally or anywhere in the Northeastern United States.
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Rock City Rescue pups - aren't they adorable?

When Casey Carter, an experienced rescuer and founder of Rock Rescue, reached out to me she explained:
"As an all volunteer organization, all of our resources go directly to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Rock City Rescue dogs. It takes a lot of money, time, space, and brainpower to rescue responsibly and we can use all the help we can get. If you can foster a dog, volunteer your time and skills, or donate funds or goods, please let us know. It takes a great community of dedicated people to save these deserving dogs and we welcome your involvement." 
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A loving and quality foster home is important. Then the work begins to find a quality, forever loving home.

Here are a few ways you can help:

  1. Donate to their CrowdRise fundraiser:
    http://www.crowdrise.com/GIVINGTUESDAYROCKCITYRESCUE
  2. In-kind donations: Whether it's dog food, blankets, toys, crates, beds, or whatever else you have, they can use it! They have a wish list at Hollywood Feed North Little Rock with items they need the most. You can purchase the items at Hollywood Feed OR purchase from their Amazon Wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/EMIPPIOMMHS0
  3. Monetary donations: Vetting, transporting, and caring for all of the pups and kitties takes a lot of money, and donations are what support this. Please go to their website or mail a check to: Rock City Rescue, 2513 McCain Blvd, Ste 2, #176, NLR, AR 72116
  4. Spread the word: Something as simple as sharing a Rock City Facebook post or tweeting in support of RCR can make a big difference.
  5. Donating your time: RSVP as a driver or handler for their adoption events.They also always need fosters, adoption coordinators, event coordinators, and volunteers for special events.
  6. Share how you will give by using the hashtag #GivingTuesday, #rockcityrescue and #RCR.

Email Casey Carter at rockcityrescue@gmail.com.

Rock City Rescue Twitter: @rockcityrescue
Rock City Rescue Instagram: @rockcityrescue

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There is nothing more important than saving a life. Saving the life of an animal, who cannot speak for themselves, is more than a worthy cause. It's humane.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: RCR is a not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) organization. We receive no funding from the federal, state, or county governments, nor from any corporate entity. We operate solely on private donations and volunteer efforts. Rock City Rescue is an all volunteer network of rescuers, fosters, and volunteers who work together to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for sweet, loving, adoptable dogs from pounds in the rural South.
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PHOTO CREDITS: All photos are the sole property of Rock City Rescue and #Giving Tuesday.
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Comments

  1. Animal rescue is a topic near and dear to me. I spent many years on the board of a humane society and fostered many cats back in the day. We give often to these charities. Thanks for calling this great group out, Cathy!

  2. I am a huge fan of rescuing and always wish I could do more. This is a perfect opportunity to do just that! Thank you so much for sharing the information.

  3. Rock Rescue sounds like a fabulous organization. I'll have to pass along the info to my mother. She spends much of her time online sharing info on animals who need homes and help.

    I love that whatever the need or cause, there are champions working away to make things better. My efforts usually go for the hungry and literacy, so it's great to hear about the animal needs I may not hear about (other than from my mom). 😀

    Cheers to #GivingTuesday!

  4. This is great. I will never understand how anyone can abuse an animal (or a child, for that matter). Ugh!

    Thank you, once again, for sharing a worthwhile charity for folks who might still be deciding where to send their hard-earned money on #GivingTuesday!

  5. I am so happy to share this wonderful cause. We have the two most wonderful pets in the world -- both rescues -- and we support the local shelters here.

  6. Such precious pups. My daughter would take any animal in. I've told her she needs to make money so she can live on a lot of land and take in all her babies. Sounds like a wonderful group. I'm going to check them out further.

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