Grethel, Kentucky · Volunteer-Run · 501(c)(3)

Every animal deserves a safe home and a second chance.

Mud Creek Animal Rescue works with our communities to rescue, shelter, and re-home animals in eastern Kentucky — powered entirely by volunteers and people like you.

Renovation Progress

62%Roof Repair funded
80%Play Yard funded
35%Kennel Upgrades funded
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Our Mission

A safe home for every animal that comes through our door

We rescue animals in crisis, provide food, shelter, and veterinary care, and find them loving forever homes — while advocating for animal welfare across our community.

Shelter & Care

Warm kennels, regular meals, and vet care for every animal in our custody, no matter how long it takes to find them a home.

Forever Homes

We match animals with adopters who are ready for them — and stay a resource for our adopters long after adoption day.

Community Advocacy

We work with our neighbors to promote spay/neuter access, responsible ownership, and animal welfare across the region.

Build the Shelter

Watch your donation change the shelter in real time

Instead of giving into a general fund, pick the part of the shelter you want to fix — the roof, the kennels, the play yard — and watch that goal fill in live. Every zone is a real budget line, not a guess.

Open the Map
Roof Repair $18,000 goal
$11,160 raised62% funded

Featured Friends

A few animals waiting for you right now

Babs, an adoptable dog at Mud Creek Animal Rescue Dog · ~3 yrs

Babs

Mixed Breed · ~3 yrs

PlayfulOK with cats
Meet Babs
Casey, an adoptable dog at Mud Creek Animal Rescue Dog · ~3 yrs

Casey

Mixed Breed · ~3 yrs

Loves to runGives kisses
Meet Casey
Ace, an adoptable dog at Mud Creek Animal Rescue Dog · ~2 yrs

Ace

Shepherd Mix · ~2 yrs

LovingCaring
Meet Ace
Note for the shelter team: these photos and details were pulled from your current live site โ€” double-check ages and update this trio as animals get adopted, since the homepage should always show who's currently available.

Get Involved

Three ways to help this week

Donate

Fund a renovation zone, join our $2/month membership, or send a one-time gift — 100% goes to the animals.

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Sponsor an Animal

Cover food and vet care for a specific dog or cat in our care with a monthly sponsorship package.

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Volunteer

We run entirely on volunteers — from dog walking to transport to fundraiser setup. All skill levels welcome.

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