BLOG: Newman 'Tanked' Rescue Ranch

No, Ryan Newman didn't tank his Rescue Ranch. The guys from the Animal Planet's show Tanked did.

Tanked stars Wayde King and Brett Raymer headed to Statesville, N.C., to help transform Richard Childress Racing driver Ryan Newman's and his wife Krissie's animal rescue facility, Rescue Ranch. In this episode, which airs at 10 p.m. Friday, the dynamic duo brings to life a functional aquatic desk for the entrance of the ranch.

For this pet-passionate couple, King and Raymer customize a multi-piece desk freshwater tank on site with handmade animal sculptures and coral alongside an array of exotic fish. To pinpoint the theme, the duo recreates a variety of animals that can be found at the center including a Bulldog, Golden Labrador, rabbits, turtles and snakes, as well as a life-like NASCAR helmet taking center stage that incorporates the sporty side of Newman.

The Newmans' great love for animals was the key reason Rescue Ranch, a non-profit animal welfare organization, was opened. Formed in January 2012, this one-of-a-kind facility strives to end pet overpopulation and associated suffering with protection and humane care.