Providing care, compassion, and a path to loving homes for animals in need
We offer frequent, consistent onsite care for neglected dogs and cats — guiding them toward surrender and into safe, loving forever homes.
Our Journey
Angels to the Animals began in June 2021 with a chance meeting between one of our co-founders and a local man, Mickey Mack, whose unwavering commitment to suffering dogs was impossible to ignore. With a simple promise to help, she and three others took the first steps toward what is now Angels to the Animals.
Founded with Hope
Mickey quietly and consistently cared for neglected and chained dogs in rural areas of Lincoln County. Using his own limited resources, he provided food, fresh water, straw, and shelter — week after week — ensuring these animals were not forgotten. The small team of friends organized community food drives and volunteers, stepped in as 'boots on the ground' to help Mickey care for the animals he refused to abandon. This grassroots effort grew into a successful nonprofit organization with the help of a generous and responsive community and dedicated volunteers.
We owe a deep debt of gratitude to our 'lead angel' Mickey Mack. His quiet dedication and unwavering heart continue to inspire everything we do.
Our Impact
Every week, Angels to the Animals:
- Provides food, medical care, and monitoring for 20+ neglected dogs and 40+ feral cats
- Cares for 7-20 dogs in foster homes. preparing them for adoption.
- Works to prevent future suffering through aggressive spay and neuter efforts
In 2024–2025 alone:
- 409 animals found loving homes
- 675 dogs and cats were spayed or neutered
The Faces of Angels
Melissa Lang
Co-Founder & President
Melissa's vision of a compassionate world drives our daily operations, as she oversees every complex rescue and rehabilitation case.
Deborah Fugate
Co-Founder & Secretary
Her lifelong devotion to animals shapes her work — connecting people, programs, and operations to keep the mission moving forward.
Mickey Mack
Initiating Angel Inspiration and Lead Angel
Angela Scott
Social Media Coordinator
Where Technology Meets Compassion. Full-time professional. Full-heart volunteer.
Kane Rogers
Guardian Angel
A core member and quiet force behind the mission.
Our Collaborators
Heart of the Carolinas
is a Lincoln County nonprofit that builds large enclosures for dogs in our care, helping move them off chains and giving them safe space to run and play.
Lincon County Animal Services (LCAS)
Neighborhood Food Drive Sponsors
provide essential pet food and supplies to support animals in our care.
Local businesses
Serve as drop-off locations for holiday food drives and host adoption events.
Our Programs
Pawsitively Provisioned
Supplies monthly dog and cat food to community members who need a helping hand feeding their pets.
Paw Pantry Program
Provides regular pet food donations to local churches for distribution through their food pantries.
Educational Outreach
Includes presentations to high school clubs and local service organizations such as Rotary.
Recognitions
Candid Platinum Transparency
Candid/GuideStar
The Platinum Level is Candid's highest level, and awared to Angels to the Animals in recognition for full transparency in how donations to them are being used.
Ready to make a difference?
Whether you have time, resources, or space in your heart, there is a place for you in our mission.