Rugby Creek Animal Rescue Spring News

Spring Greetings!

Warm hello to all of our supporters and fans! Though its been rather chilly here on the farm in VA lately, we are glad to see the grass is growing and the sun is shining! Time for spring cleaning projects, fence line repair/spraying, and a lot of shaggy winter hair to be brushed off, trash days and Keisha (Husky available 4 Adoption) was glad to observe and approve of the happenings here at RCAR!

    

Just this week we shipped off 6 dogs whose lives were saved at the last minute by Partners!Canines  Those 6 came to RCAR for their quarantine and treatments (vaccines, deworming etc) before they left this week on transport for new adoptive homes! YAY!   We LOVE networking with other people to SAVE LIVES!

     

 Mother/Daughter Rescue

Just this Sunday, RCAR went on a trip down to Caldwell County on a Plea to save a couple of horses in need - we need you to help this Mother/Daughter pair on their road to recovery. RCAR was contacted by a senior lady who has owned this pair for the past 20 years. This winter she became sick and has barely been able to leave her bedside unassisted and had someone lined up to care for her horses. She ventured out of the house and down to the barn this weekend and found they were in desperate need, contacted us and pleaded for help - We went down immediately and brought these two ole' gals home!

Kate is a 28 y/o, Appaloosa mare that is suffering from a major strongyles parasite infestation as well as needing some good nutrition and farrier care but is otherwise happy and alert. Her 21 y/o daughter, Sparky (a Morgan cross) is in worse condition. Sparky has previously been foundered and needs some corrective farrier care as well as some good nutrition.  

     

  

Their Immediate Needs: $160/each$75/each - Panacure PowerPac (deworming)$35/each - Farrier Care $25/each - Coggins$25/each - Updated Vaccines

Their Monthly Needs:  $124/month
$29/each - Omegatin Supplement (helps them gain weight)
$57/each - Senior Feed
$38/each - Hay (when not grazing)

Possible Other Needs:  $50-75 Each
$50-75/each - Bloodwork

We are asking for your support to offer these girls the rehab they need so they will be able to go into foster and/or adoptive care.
Sparky has never been away fromher mom Kate, these are a bonded pair - we will strive to keep them together!  Please DONATE!

Horses Ready For New Homes Now! 
You can find more info on each at our website
Submit an applciation HERE

"Penny"  paint mare, 3-4 yrs, 14.2 hh Ready to Train!

  "Belle"  buckskin mare, 4-5 yrs, 14.2 hh
 Companion only but easy keeper!

"Roary" Palomino TWH Mare

"Elmo" Cremello Mini Gelding 

"Tessah"  OTTB Mare

     

"Mo" Senior WB Gelding, VERY sweet, GREAT companion,
LIGHT Riding, Past Dressage Mount

 

Awesome Dogs 4 Adoption!  

To see more about them visit our website!
To submit an adoption application click HERE

"Keisha" SWEET Laid Back Husky with 1 Eye

"Ringo" ADORABLE Loving & Playful Mountain Cur Mix

YOU are a VITAL part of our RESCUE!

Without the support of our fans and friends, without your positive energy, encouragement and prayers.... We could not do all that we do!  THANK YOU!

Please share this with as many people as you can!  The more that hear about what we are doing at RCAR, the more we CAN DO!  

Please help spread the word about the horses and dogs that are needing new homes - if we can get these placed into lifetime loving homes we can then accept more!!

RUGBY CREEK ANIMAL RESCUE, INC

Reg'd 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization
1314 Rugby Road ~ Mouth of Wilson ~ VA ~ 24363
276-579-4215

www.rugbycreekanimalrescue.org

Stories of Mountain Folk for 6-7-14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

June 7, 2014:
 

Storytelling:  Amy’s story, “Professor Charles Tinkham” begins a three-part story about how Amy began to record her family’s WNC history and became a storyteller.  Music: “Here Comes the Sun” an Acoustic Guitar selection.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Jack Sholder, Director of WCU’s Film & Television Production in Cullowhee. They talk about how he came to be in Cullowhee, about his classes and his part of the 125th year of WCU.  Music: “Wildwood Flower”  by Henry Queen.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest is Irene Bishop Hooper, who was born and raised in Cullowhee. She  talks about living in the early ‘30s where the WCU campus is now  (a special attributed to the 125th Anniversary of the university).  Music: “Chasin’ Grayson”  by Home Delivery.

 

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria continues her talk with Reverend Wanda Jean Howell Moore from Sylva who compares her youthful experiences in school up north to going to school in the south and other experiences.  Music: “Dueling Banjos” by the Ross Brothers.

 

Going Down Another Road: Judy talks with Ann Hayes McDonald from Mills River in Henderson County, who shares stories of her youth.   Music: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” by Ron Smith.

 

Closing Song: “Lonesome Polly Ann” by the Blue Ridge Rounders.

CLICK HERE to listen to Stories of Mountain Folk

RiverLink Offers Final Session of Friday Salon this Week

June 20 at 3 PM. at the RiverLink office (170 Lyman Street across the street from 12 Bones) the Friday Salon with Dr. Frank Kalinowski concludes. During the 2014 series entitled "The American Constitution: The Logic of Law and the Consequences for the Nation",  Dr. Kalinowski has been sharing excerpts from his upcoming  book with attendees for the past two years.  According to executive director, Karen Cragnolin, "he makes history come alive and the current polarity in our society more understandable and in fact predictable".

The purpose of these interactive lectures is to explore a deeper understanding of environmental issues and to attempt the placement of these issues in a larger social, political and historic context.

The final topic is "Two Dreams and a Nightmare: The Environmental Thought of Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison".

The Friday Salon series is free and open to the public.

Frank Kalinowski is a retired and popular professor from Warren Wilson College and the author of numerous articles and treatises that are thought-provoking and informative about the complex world in which we live today. Parking is available in the Wedge parking lot.

Located in Asheville's River Arts District, RiverLink is a regional organization spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River watershed as a destination where everyone can work, live and play.

Grandfather Mountain Offers Special June Events

June 1-16   The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble
Join staff naturalists daily at 1 PM. for short guided strolls showcasing and describing the beauty and significance of the Catawba rhododendron, one of Grandfather Mountain's showiest shrubs. Learn about the plant's history, characteristics and ecological roles. Programs included with admission.

June 7   The Critter Crawl
This third annual 5K race starts in MacRae Meadows and gains more than 900 feet in elevation before ending in the parking lot beside the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Prizes awarded to top finishers. Online registration has now closed, but same-day registration will be available from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 with cash or check only.

June 18   Birthday Party At Grandfather's Animal Habitats
Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in the park with games, contests, crafts and surprises. Grandfather's habitat staff has prepared a fun-filled day for guests as well as programming to celebrate its furry inhabitants.

June 22   90th Annual Singing On The Mountain
All-day gospel sing and fellowship held in MacRae Meadows. A dozen top gospel groups and sermon from a well-known speaker. Free admission. Camping (without hookups) available on the field.

Grandfather mountain is the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain range at an elevation of 5,964 feet. The Mile High Swinging Bridge gives visitors easy access to the breath-taking view from Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak. Grandfather Mountain is a Nature Lovers' favorite offering Wildlife habitats, Nature Walks and Trails, Nature Programs, and a Nature Museum. The complex natural terrain includes 16 different classifications of natural communities with backcountry trails providing access to all. Located between Blowing Rock and Linville NC