Rockingham CO NC - Friends of Animals

08/20/2025

💔 Heartbreaking Reality Check 🌈
When dogs and cats enter shelters and don’t leave with someone—whether through adoption, fostering, reclaiming, or rescue—they face the tragic reality of being lost forever. It’s a deeply heartbreaking truth confronted every single day; it is crushing.

Beautiful souls, full of love and loyalty, who never go home with their family. Some were older, many were very young, some shy, others joyful and playful. All of them friendly, loving and deserving to be loved in return and wanted.

🌈 May every dog and cat leaving this world without the comfort of a loving family find peace and freedom, crossing the bridge with the knowledge that they truly mattered and there will be no more kennel doors. 💙

~ Want to make positive difference and lessen the number lost?~

♦️Spay/Neuter your dogs and cats and TNR community cats- the sooner the better!

♦️Cease the practice of hobby or backyard breeding, hoarding and unintended litters. There are not enough people willing to adopt them for a lifetime!

♦️Adopt a shelter dog or cat and provide them with a safe permanent, loving indoor home including being properly contained (leashed walks or family time in a securely fenced yard)

♦️Foster animals for Rockingham County Animal Shelter-Reidsville, NC or reputable rescues that help them

♦️Commit to caring for your pets for their entire lifetime as cherished family members

♦️Share posts widely and consistently—comment, react, and tag others
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♦️ Volunteer at the shelter to walk, socialize, or photograph the animals

♦️Keep the homeless and shelter dogs & cats in your thoughts and prayers
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Photo Credit: Rainbow Bridge Society
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NOTE:
Comments that become opportunities for bashing or deemed inappropriate will be disabled or removed.

This post is created from a deep respect for the dogs and cats let down by society and aims to raise awareness, taking the first step toward creating change. We need you—more importantly, they need you—to be the change makers!

This is a volunteer page, and the content we create reflects our perspective, shaped by many years of volunteering. This includes hands-on time with the dogs at the shelter and thousands of miles spent transporting them to rescues. We are not employed by the shelter or the county.

08/19/2025

💐Introducing... Miss VALERIE❤

Cute girl alert! Valerie looks absolutely adorable with her sweet face and charming polka dot ears.

Valerie is a cheerful girl who adores companionship, playful moments, delicious treats, and curling up for cozy naps on the sofa. She's such a wonderful friend who will undoubtedly bring countless smiles to everyone around her!

Dreaming of a life full of tail wags, belly rubs, and endless love? If you’ve got a cozy indoor spot for Valerie to call home, along with some time for play together in a secure fenced yard or daily leashed walks, she’s ready to be your forever girl! Stop by the shelter Monday through Saturday between 1 and 4:30 PM to meet this beautiful girl and find your new BFF.

VALERIE- 1 yr old female, large size, UTD Vaccines, Passed Dog Test, friendly, Tested Heartworm Negative.
>> Spay and Chip included in adoption/foster process

08/18/2025

📢 PSA -CALL TO ACTION 🆘‼
Heartbreaking Update 8/19/25 - These 3 urgent dogs are no longer available- RIP.

Thirteen dogs arrived at the already full shelter today—in just one day! Sadly, no dogs have been adopted over the past several days, leaving the shelter with zero open kennels by the end of today. Unfortunately, tough decisions will need to be made tomorrow.

If you have a safe spot inside your home and heart to give a deserving shelter dog a place to stay, even as a temporary foster, please think about helping a Rockingham Co Shelter dog soon!

Can't adopt or foster at the moment? and makes a huge difference in them being seen by more people. The first step to being saved is being seen!

Additionally, these dogs are marked URGENT & need NOW to be saved

👉 Click on their post picture for more about them! 👈

🌟 Tokey - No longer available 8/19/25
🌟 Olin- No longer available 8/19/25
🌟 Carley- No longer available 8/19/25

These amazing dogs are at the top of the risk list. They are so young, friendly and wonderful companions. But sadly time is running out for them. It's urgent to find loving homes, fosters or rescues for these dogs immediately!


** URGENT ... Shelter is FULL -Please share, tag, email, message to find help **

Rockingham County Animal Shelter-Reidsville, NC
250 Cherokee Camp Rd,
Reidsville, NC 27320
📞 (336) 394-0075
Adoption Hours:
Mon through Sat- 1 to 4:00pm, no appointment necessary
Sundays & Designated Holidays - Closed to the public
🏡 .... We are seeking a loving forever family that can provide an indoor home with a secure yard or leashed walks for play and potty time, daily fresh food and water, and consistent veterinary care, including staying up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm/flea/tick preventatives. Additionally, we advise slow and safe introductions to other dogs, cats, and children. We also highly recommend a shelter-assisted meet-and-greet for your whole family, pets included, to meet a potential new family member before adoption. 🐾
✴️ 501c3 Rescues ✴️
For additional information or to tag, email:
[email protected]

More pictures/videos and dog test video available to 501c3 Rescues upon request to our page or the shelter.

Thanks!

08/16/2025

EXCITING NEWS!
We are excited to announce that we are officially now taking appointment requests for:
- Wellness Visits
- Spay/Neuter Procedures
- Feral Feline Program

Please head over to our website at www.spayroco.com for pricing information and appointment request forms.

We will be offering wellness visits on:
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 8:00am to 12:00pm by appointment only.

We will be having an Open House to celebrate our grand opening on:
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
We hope to see you all there!
We want to thank everyone for their support and patience during our start-up phase.

08/15/2025

Please take advantage of the local low cost option!

We are now accepting applications for our September 3rd Spay/Neuter Clinic! 🐶🐱

Spots are limited, so please apply early to secure your place.

📧 To apply, email [email protected] with the following information:

Your full name, address and phone number
Pet’s name
Pet’s species (dog or cat)
Pet’s s*x and age
Pet’s breed and approximate weight
Primary Color(s)
Rabies status (current/needs)

We’ll confirm your spot and provide further instructions, including fee, once your application is reviewed.

08/14/2025

☎️ URGENT: Need reputable 501c3 rescue to save this boy ‼
** 501c3 Rescue only - not available for adoption**

Puffy is lucky to be in a caring foster home where he’s being loved on while waiting for a rescue to step in to provide full veterinary care and give him the opportunity he deserves for a new life and recovery!

Good news! His temporary shelter foster family has generously offered to continue fostering him to support a wonderful 501c3 rescue partner in saving him. Feel free to message us for more details about the foster offer!

Puffy is so sweet and a loyal companion!
🔹 Great with foster dogs, cats, and even chickens
🔹 Cuddle champion
🔹 Loves naps on laps
🔹 Fantastic car ride buddy
🔹 Enjoyed attention from a visiting child
🔹 Just 11 lbs and the perfect 3-year-old age
🔹 Hit by a car, on meds, no fractures per shelter vet
🔹 Tested Heartworm Negative, Vaccinated
🔹 Favoring an injured leg, needs thorough vet care ASAP

🎥 Reel to see him walking: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B81SPz3Y6/

🩻 More x-ray photos in comments


Sweet Puffy urgently needs a reliable 501c3 rescue partner to ensure he gets the care he deserves and to help him find a safe, cozy indoor foster home for a peaceful recovery and a gentle transition to a new life!

** URGENT - Please share, tag, email, message to find help **

✴️ Reputable 501c3 Rescues ✴️
If you’re with a reputable 501c3 rescue, please email the shelter quickly at:
[email protected]

Rockingham County Animal Shelter-Reidsville, NC
250 Cherokee Camp Rd,
Reidsville, NC 27320
📞 (336) 394-0075
📸 Photos: Foster Mom

Thanks!

08/14/2025

🔣 Introducing ... Mr EINSTEIN ❤

This dashing red haired doggo is a canine mathematician...
✏️ 12 trees with 2 squirrels each, that equals x-y times 52 tail wags
✏️ If 1 of my 3 toys disappears under the sofa, I have no toys
Doggy math is ruff!

All jokes aside, Einstein is a sweet boy who truly loves companionship, delicious treats, playing, and curling up with a soft blanket and his family on the sofa.

He’s on the hunt for a cozy indoor space to be part of all the daily family antics, combined with a securely fenced yard for thrilling zoomies and memorable family outings. Add in a few leashed walks, stops for pup cups, and the occasional burger run, and his perfect family routine is complete!

Ready to experience the kind of loyalty and companionship only a dog like Einstein can offer? Swing by soon during adoption hours, Monday through Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm, and let Einstein charm his way into your heart.

EINSTEIN- 2yr old male, Large Size, UTD Vaccines, Tested Heartworm Negative, Passed Dog Test, Friendly.
>> Neuter and Chip will be included in the foster or adoption process

08/13/2025

Update 8/14/25 - Rescued by: Perfectly Imperfect Pups ... freedom ride pictures in comments.

‼ EXTREMELY URGENT - Very Pregnant Mom- Need Reputable 501c3 Rescue help QUICKLY ‼ ** Not available for adoption**

Adorable Miss Brownie was recently surrendered and is about to deliver her puppies, but a crowded shelter is not the place for them, an experienced whelping foster home is where they need to be. Newborn puppies are highly vulnerable to various exposures, and the shelter environment can be incredibly stressful for mother dogs.

She is a sweet girl, understandably a bit shy, trying to figure out what happened and why she’s there. Brownie is adorable, friendly, and deserves a wonderful life—just like her soon-to-be-born puppies.

** See interaction video in comments - sweet loving girl**
** Passed Dog Test - video available upon request to the shelter**

They need to be placed in the loving hands a reputable 501c3 organization their experienced whelping foster before the pups are born!

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**** PLEASE share, tag, email, message to help them be seen by a great rescue partner who will save them and get them what they need to thrive!! ****

BROWNIE- 2 yr old Female, 44 lbs currently (which includes puppies who are near delivery), Tested Heartworm Negative, Vaccinated, Passed Dog Test.

Rockingham County Animal Shelter-Reidsville, NC
250 Cherokee Camp Rd,
Reidsville, NC 27320
📞 (336) 394-0075

✴️ 501c3 Rescues ✴️
For additional information or to tag, email:
[email protected]

More pictures/videos and dog test video available to 501c3 Rescues upon request to our page or the shelter.
📸 Photos and Video: Shelter Team
Thanks!

08/13/2025

🦹 Introducing... AQUAMAN ❤

Oh yes, not only is he adorable, but he also has superpowers!
🔹 Captures hearts
🔹 Conquers boredom
🔹 Soars onto sofas with a single leap
🔹 Lights up the room
🔹 Incredibly sweet
🔹 Master of cuddles
🔹 Loyal beyond measure
🔹 That face, those eyes!

Aquaman dreams of a forever family that will truly welcome him as one of their own, sharing their indoor space and involving him in everyday activities. His wish list is coming together—fun family playtime in a securely fenced yard, leisurely leash walks, and special outings for pup cups and burgers on those unforgettable days.

Picture yourself snuggled up with your very own hero, Aquaman, on a cozy TV binge night, sharing some delicious snacks! This affectionate and devoted boy is bound to be a loyal companion and an amazing best friend once he finds his forever family.

If you're looking to give a deserving dog a loving forever home and a cozy spot by your side to share life indoors, Aquaman is eager to meet you! The shelter's adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, from 1 to 4:30 PM.

AQUAMAN: 3 yr old neutered male, Large Size, Vaccinated, Tested Heartworm Negative, Passed dog friendliness testing.
>> Microchip will be included in adoption/foster process

08/13/2025

What an amazing chance to contribute to a truly meaningful local High School Senior Project in Rockingham County, NC—a life-saving opportunity, no less.

Feel free to share and connect with Friends of Eden Animal Rescue if you have any questions!

We’re so excited to see this come to life!

Calling on Rockingham County High School Seniors!

Are you searching for a meaningful senior class project that will leave a lasting impact on your community? Friends of Eden Animal Rescue is seeking a dedicated student to partner with our team in developing a financial plan for a spay/neuter assistance program to help low-income families and senior citizens care for their pets.

This project is a chance to combine compassion for animals with real-world skills in research, budgeting, and nonprofit development. Your work will directly support animal welfare while addressing a critical community need.

I. Project Overview

This senior project will focus on developing a sustainable financial plan for Friends of Eden Animal Rescue to expand their spay/neuter assistance program. The program will target low-income families and senior citizens in Rockingham County, NC, who struggle to afford the cost of veterinary sterilization services for their pets.

By reducing financial barriers to spay/neuter services, the program will help lower pet overpopulation, reduce shelter intake, and improve animal welfare in the community.

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II. Project Objectives
1. Assess Community Need
• Research local pet overpopulation rates and shelter intake statistics.
• Gather data on the number of low-income and senior households in the service area.
2. Review Current Resources
• Analyze Friends of Eden Animal Rescue’s current funding and budget for spay/neuter assistance.
• Identify available grant opportunities, donations, and partnerships.
3. Develop Financial Strategy
• Create a cost estimate for the program based on projected demand.
• Design a funding plan that includes grants, fundraising campaigns, local business sponsorships, and donor outreach.
4. Build a Sustainability Model
• Propose a plan for ongoing funding beyond the project year.
• Identify potential long-term partnerships with veterinary clinics and local organizations.

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III. Project Activities & Timeline

Phase Tasks Timeline
1. Research & Data Collection Meet with Friends of Eden Animal Rescue leaders, interview local veterinarians, collect statistics on pet overpopulation and demographics. Weeks 1–3
2. Financial Assessment Review current funding sources, cost of spay/neuter services, and financial constraints. Weeks 4–5
3. Funding Opportunities Research Identify grants, potential sponsors, fundraising ideas, and donor engagement strategies. Weeks 6–8
4. Draft Financial Plan Prepare a comprehensive financial strategy including cost estimates and revenue sources. Weeks 9–10
5. Community Feedback Present the draft to Friends of Eden leadership for input and adjustments. Week 11
6. Finalize & Present Deliver final financial plan to Friends of Eden board and school faculty. Week 12

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IV. Expected Outcomes
• A detailed financial plan ready for implementation by Friends of Eden Animal Rescue.
• Identification of specific funding sources to cover spay/neuter costs for eligible pet owners.
• Partnership proposals for local vets and businesses.
• A model budget that is realistic, sustainable, and adaptable.

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V. Community Impact

This project will directly support Friends of Eden Animal Rescue’s mission by making spay/neuter services more accessible to underserved pet owners. Long-term, it will help reduce pet overpopulation, improve animal health, and lessen the financial burden on local animal shelters.

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VI. Evaluation & Reporting
• Faculty advisor and Friends of Eden mentor will review progress at each phase.
• Final deliverable will be a written financial plan with an accompanying oral presentation to the Friends of Eden board.
• Student will submit a final reflection report detailing the process, challenges, and lessons learned.

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VII. Resources Needed
• Access to Friends of Eden’s financial and service records (where appropriate).
• Interviews with local veterinarians and community leaders.
• Computer with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Printing and presentation materials.

08/12/2025

Update 8/18/25 - Rescued by: Hope Animal Rescue

🤩 Introducing... Mr WILEY ❤
Pocket Puppy for now! At just 2 months old, Wiley is a tiny 3.5 pounds, but he’s going to grow. Even so, he’ll likely stay small, probably weighing under 20 pounds when fully grown.

Wiley is the office social butterfly, having a blast with his doggy buddy. His ultimate favorites? Endless cuddles, chaotic playtime, a buffet of tiny treats, and power naps like a pro.

This little guy is sure to bring happiness and devoted companionship to his new family! Wiley hopes to find a loving indoor home where he can feel secure and treasured, while enjoying playful moments with his family in a safely fenced yard.

Puppies are adorable, and they require dedicated caregivers and training to help them mature into wonderful adult dogs. Keeping them safe inside the house and providing leashed walks and family time playing in a securely fenced yard is essential. It is considerable amount of time and work, but it is INCREDIBLY rewarding.

Considering adding a forever furry friend to your home and diving into with a secure fenced yard ready? If so, come by and meet Wiley soon! The shelter is open for visits Monday through Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.

WILEY- 2 mo old male, currently 3.5 pounds and will grow more to full adult size which may be 15-20 pounds, UTD Vaccines, Passed Dog Test, Friendly.
>> Neuter and Chip included in adoption/foster process

08/12/2025

📢PSA - Please take advantage of this amazing program if you qualify!

Community involvement is desperately needed to focus on spay/neuter as the primary and most humane way to address the pet overpopulation crisis. The number of homeless, stray, abandoned pets is staggering and the suffering is heartbreaking.

This program is so easy to participate in and the voucher cost is significantly lower than regular surgery fees.

Please be a part of the solution... please!



Thank you!

📢 Calling all Rockingham County pet owners!
Need help getting your pet spayed or neutered? We’ve got you covered.
🐶 Cats: $25
🐕 Dogs: $50
If you’re currently receiving government assistance (like Medicaid, food stamps, or disability), you may qualify for a low-cost voucher to help with the cost of surgery. Just bring your ID and proof of assistance to the shelter Monday–Friday between 9–12 or 1–4:30 to apply.
✅ Vouchers cover the surgery only
✅ Must call an approved vet to schedule
✅ Rabies vaccines and pet food pantry also available!
📍 Rockingham County Animal Shelter
📞 (336) 394-0075
📍 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville, NC
📧 [email protected]
Let’s work together to keep our pets healthy and help prevent overpopulation. 💙🐾