Velvet Acres Animal Rescue

Velvet Acres Animal Rescue A non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary based just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ralph (L) and Felix (R) have been working hard on some skills while they wait for their perfect match to find them. Both...
03/03/2026

Ralph (L) and Felix (R) have been working hard on some skills while they wait for their perfect match to find them.

Both boys are incredibly food motivated so learning 'place' is a great starter skill. This keeps them in their own areas so they don't feel like they have to compete for the treats. It's a work in progress but after only a handful of sessions look at them! They are definitely getting it!

If you think these boys could be the family members you've been missing, reach out to schedule a meeting with them and get the process started!

Ralph and Felix are still looking for their perfect match!! These boys are all kitten but they are so sweet when they fi...
01/09/2026

Ralph and Felix are still looking for their perfect match!! These boys are all kitten but they are so sweet when they finally slow down. If you are looking for two intelligent, active boys look no further than Ralph and Felix! They are living at right now and you can schedule a meet and greet to say hello and see if they are the ones for you.

Ralph and Felix are on the lookout for their new family! These boys are super sweet and have such big personalities. The...
12/17/2025

Ralph and Felix are on the lookout for their new family!

These boys are super sweet and have such big personalities. They'll both sit with you and purr and purr but they're also ready for playtime as soon as you are. Thankfully, they have each other, so if they're happy to entertain you with their antics as well.

They do have to go home together!

Send us a message if you're looking for two wonderful six month old kittens to join your family!

New kittens! These boys are around five months old, super affectionate, super playful, and after their vet appointment t...
11/13/2025

New kittens!

These boys are around five months old, super affectionate, super playful, and after their vet appointment tomorrow, ready to find their perfect match!! They'll be on the website soon but in the meantime, welcome to Ralph (brown tabby) and Felix (black)!

A Dexter a Day - make ups for days 12-today!Social media is not my forte. I enjoy it enough but posting is the first thi...
11/05/2025

A Dexter a Day - make ups for days 12-today!

Social media is not my forte. I enjoy it enough but posting is the first thing to go on days where I have too much to do. That doesn't mean Dexter still isn't here and looking for his people though, cause he is!

He has gotten a grand total of zero inquiries since I started posting him (after his most recent potential family fell through).

Please share Dexter!! He deserves his own family for the holidays!

A Dexter a Day - Day 11Being a hound dog, Dexter's got an amazing nose! One of his favorite activities is sniffing ALL T...
10/29/2025

A Dexter a Day - Day 11

Being a hound dog, Dexter's got an amazing nose! One of his favorite activities is sniffing ALL THE THINGS. And I do mean ALL. Like, sneezes a few times after because he huffs grass and dirt and who knows what else up his nose while he has it shoved as close to the ground as he can. He'd love a walking buddy who doesn't mind a few good sniff sessions scattered in with the actual walking!

Is that you?

10/27/2025

A Dexter a Day - Day 10

How about another little video for today? This one is old too but too cute not to share. Dexter loves rolling in fallen leaves! There aren't enough to do it yet this year but listen to that crunch and tell me you wouldn't do the same! As soon as we have enough to get a good pile, I'll do a cute photoshoot with him and have more to share with you all!

Can you believe Dexter is still with us?! This guy is sweet and silly and all he needs is someone with the patience to let him get comfortable with them. It doesn't take a lot of work, just time! Please share Dexter!!

A Dexter a Day - Day 9Look at that intense face! The lifted front foot! The absolute *focus*! Any guesses what had Dexte...
10/26/2025

A Dexter a Day - Day 9

Look at that intense face! The lifted front foot! The absolute *focus*! Any guesses what had Dexter's attention here?

Hint: he shouldn't live with any! (And not just because of this reaction, closer interactions escalate more than a freeze and hard stare.)

If you guessed cats, you're correct!

Please share Dexter to help him find his people (no cats please) and let us know if you think that's you!

10/26/2025

A Dexter a Day - Day 8

How about a little video today? The bug chomps at the beginning are adorable but so is his "who, me?" face at the end. He always tries to get the bugs, he never does but it's entertaining to watch him try 😅 Volume up to hear those chomps!

Adopt Dexter!!

A Dexter a Day - Day 6 Phew - Almost missed today! This one's another throwback to the whole Dexter's Lab crew. The othe...
10/25/2025

A Dexter a Day - Day 6

Phew - Almost missed today! This one's another throwback to the whole Dexter's Lab crew. The other two are Dexter's sisters, DeeDee and Mimi and they both have found their furever homes.

What is it about Dexter that's made him have trouble finding his? Sure, he's a plain Oreo where DeeDee is an Oreo with peanut butter and Mimi is a peanut butter Oreo, but plain Oreos are AMAZING! And so is Dexter!! He just needs you to be patient while he gathers his courage to show it to you.

Please share Dexter to help him find his people and let us know if you think that's you!

A Dexter a Day - Day 6It's a fall Dexter today! Or as fall as it gets at this time of year in central NC. There are a fe...
10/23/2025

A Dexter a Day - Day 6

It's a fall Dexter today! Or as fall as it gets at this time of year in central NC. There are a few leaves on the ground! Not enough to roll in them yet but Dexter seems to enjoy this super long stilt grass too.

And look at that focus on his treat. We've been working on confidence when the camera/phone comes out and where to look. It comes out and he just doesn't know what to do and is awka-awkward. It's a work in progress and Dexter would love to continue practicing with his furever family, is that you?

As always, please share Dexter or just interact with this post so more people see him! He's been with us way to long for no real reason aside from needing a bit to warm up. Dexter deserves his own happily ever after!

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