All Creatures Rescue + Sanctuary

Meet Remy and Rhett, two practically identical brothers who narrowly beat going to the kill shelter! Their owner let their family vet know that these guys were about to go to the local kill shelter -- and the vet knew that exotics were euthanized there because there was no space! The kind vet contacted one of our volunteers, and we arranged a transport for them.

Remy, on the left, is the braver of the two piggies, and Rhett is happy to follow his lead. Both are pretty scared right now from their big trip, but they've already shown signs of warming up to vegetables and friendly words.

So how do you tell these beautiful boys apart? Remy has a torn ear from long ago, which makes for a handy identifier. These boys are so alike they even weight the same!

Check out their Petfinder Profile located here for more information on adopting these hilarious boys!

All Creatures Rescue and Sanctuary Not Affiliated with All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Rescue and Sanctuary is based out of the Triangle in North Carolina and is unaffilated with All Creatures Great and Small in Hendersonville, NC. We rescue primarily small 'exotics' such as guinea pigs and rabbits. We are a small, home based rescue which typically has less than 20 animals total in our program at any time, and which places our animals in private foster homes for socialization and enrichment.

CreatureCraft Now Making Custom Products!
CreatureCraft is ACR&S primary fundraising effort. We accept donations of art or craft items for resale, with 100% of the proceeds going to direct animal care!

CreatureCraft is now offering customized pet products through our CafePress store. If you have a pet picture that you'd like to see on any of our products, just email us! We'll perform all of the artistic magic to give you a gorgeous item with your very own pet's picture on it, and then you can buy it on any product you like!

We focus on rescuing small exotic pets which have needs that often cannot be met by regular animal shelters. We also help with rehabilitating wildlife and placing other animals, such as livestock, by working with other rescue groups that specialize in those areas.

Our two adoption coordinators are based in Morrisville, NC and Charlotte, NC; and we serve the entire NC Piedmont area. Unfortunately, due to rising gasoline costs, we are no longer able to travel to place animals outside North Carolina. We can still help you via email, by guiding you to other members of our network of out-of-state shelters and rescues, who can help you find the perfect pet locally!.

ACR&S' success is wholly dependant on our network of rescue groups, foster homes, and volunteers. If you would like to join us in any capacity please contact us.

ACR&S is also a sanctuary for unwanted animals to live out their days in peace and with love. Our current permanent residents include sixteen guinea pigs, a finches, a parakeet, a cockatiel, and eight elderly or special needs rabbits. To learn more about them you can visit our Sanctuary page.

How You Can Help
It costs over $300 per month to keep these guys in hay, pellets, and bedding, not to mention the costs of toys, preventative vet care, and neutering for the males. If you would like to help, the easiest way is via Paypal. Click the button below to donate:

Checks or money orders can be made out to ACR&S or All Creatures Rescue & Sanctuary, and mail to the address to the right.

If you would prefer to donate supplies or something more specific, please don't hesitate to email us!

Adoption Procedures
We ask for prospective adoptive homes to fill out an application, which is available online here. You may also email me at the address below if you would like me to send you a copy via email. We use this application to determine that you have:
1. A demonstrated history of responsible pet care
2. A demonstrated understanding of appropriate pet husbandry
3. A willingness to learn and make changes where needed
4. A willingness to abide by the agreements in the ACR&S adoption contract.

Please note that we do perform a vet check and a landlord check (if you rent) as part of the adoption screening.

Please note:
1. Animals adopted from ACR&S may not be sold, given away, or otherwise transferred to any other person or organization other than the person or organization to which adoption rights are granted. If for any reason the adopter us unable to retain possession of the animal, the animal MUST be returned to ACR&S.
2. We do not allow our animals to be used for purposes other than companionship. This includes breeding, showing, eating, research, or defense. We will refuse to adopt or foster to anyone who engages in any of these practices with their animals.

On-Line Adoption Application
Click here to submit an adoption application.

Rescue Partners
If you are looking for a guinea pig or rabbit, but didn't find one at ACR&S that you want, please check our these other local rescues:

For guinea pigs, check out:

Cave Spring Piggie Rescue (VA)
Raleigh Rodent Rescue

For rabbits, check out:

Cape Fear Rabbit Rescue
Rabbit Rescue of the Triad

We will work with all of these rescues to transport animals for adoption, so don't worry about thinking they are too far away!

Other Pets
If you're looking for something different and didn't find your ideal pet on these pages, click here to see some other local rescues. You can find everything from guinea pigs to potbellied pigs!