CARA Volunteers

CARA Volunteers CARA volunteer page provides information to the folks that volunteer with CARA. We currently have about 150 dogs and cats. We are not supported by any taxes.

CARA is a no-kill animal shelter that promotes the rescue, care, and placement of CARA dogs and cats. We rely on our volunteers to help us care for our dogs and cats. And we are so grateful that our volunteers do help us so much! From cleaning kennels, picking up branches in the Bark Park, bathing puppies so they can go to adoption events, socializing with our senior dogs, helping at adoption even

ts...........the list goes on. Our volunteers are essential to CARA and to our dogs and cars. CARA wouldn't be CARA and couldn't be CARA - without volunteers!

CARA's Dog Days of Summer is around the corner - Saturday, April 29, 10-3. Make plans to attend, or sign up to volunteer...
03/23/2023

CARA's Dog Days of Summer is around the corner - Saturday, April 29, 10-3. Make plans to attend, or sign up to volunteer at https://carams.org/dog-days/volunteer/ ... If you plan to volunteer with your child/friend, put it in the volunteer limitation notes.

Sign up to volunteer for CARA’s 14th Dog Days, Saturday, April 29, at Pelahatchie Shore Park on the Reservoir. If you are volunteering as a group or have questions, contact Matthew Holmes at 662-312-6036 or [email protected]. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Age(Required) ...

04/16/2021

Current shelter donation needs, as of 4/15/2021, include

Puppy food (purina smart blend small bites)
12cc syringes (no needles)
Cleaning supplies
Odoban
Fabuloso
Disinfecting wipes
Member's Marks Commercial Disinfectant Cleaner (Sam's Club)
Latex Gloves (Medium and Large)
Treats
Training treats
Protein treats (treats that are high in protein)
calming treats
CBD oil (Max and Neo 1000mg) – used for our high anxiety/stressed dogs and/or dogs entering CARA having experienced significant trauma

Donations may be dropped off at the shelter or any of CARA's supporting drop off locations --> https://www.carams.org/wishlist

Large amounts of supplies are necessary to care for the animals at our facility. If you are able to donate any of the items listed below, you can drop-off them off when it is convenient for you (see our drop off list below) or we can arrange to have them picked up.

Photos of Trucker, Shaggy, Willow, Butters, and Sparrow as well as the two kittens from last Saturday's Camp Bow Wow Rid...
10/27/2020

Photos of Trucker, Shaggy, Willow, Butters, and Sparrow as well as the two kittens from last Saturday's Camp Bow Wow Ridgeland event. The pups had fun in their costumes. Community Animal Rescue & Adoption - CARA

09/28/2020

CARA Shelter Vols --- Those interested in socializing with the shelter pups may volunteer Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm. You must be 18 to volunteer, or 16 with signed parental waiver. (If under 18, your parent/guardian must sign the waiver in person the first time you volunteer). Long pants and close toed shoes (i.e., tennis shoes) required. VOLS MUST FOLLOW SHELTER STAFF INSTRUCTIONS.

09/28/2020

CARA Vols --- CARA has an upcoming adoption event Camp Bow Wow Ridgeland Saturday, October 10, 11 am to 2 pm. To sign up to volunteer, email Matthew Holmes at [email protected]

01/31/2020
Gift Wrapping for Tips for CARANow through December 24 – (3 hour time slots)CARA needs vols to help gift wrap at Barnes ...
11/21/2019

Gift Wrapping for Tips for CARA
Now through December 24 – (3 hour time slots)

CARA needs vols to help gift wrap at Barnes and Noble this holiday season for tips for CARA. CARA fliers will be available to hand out, for those interested in CARA. Barnes & Noble provides the gift wrapping materials.

1) To volunteer, sign up through Barnes & Nobles "Sign Up Genius account" @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba9a92fa7fa7-barnes
2) Vols sign up for 3-hour time slots. Vols may volunteer on their own or with a partner.
3) Starting Dec. 14, there is an option for Table 1 or Table 2 ... Table 1 is the preferred table.
4) When filling out your last name, put "- CARA" next to it to illustrate you are volunteering with CARA ... e.g., Jane Doe - CARA.
5) You MUST include your phone number & e-mail. It will be how Barnes & Noble store staff send you a volunteer reminder.

Once you sign up, please also e-mail myself (Matthew Holmes) your name, volunteer time, and phone number.

Questions - Call Matthew Holmes at 662=312-6036

11/18/2019

the CARA pups enjoying the dog park & their play groups. Stevana, our shelter director, is narrating.

Address

960 N Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS
39209

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16019227575

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CARA is a no-kill shelter that promotes the rescue, care, and placement of CARA dogs and cats and education of the local community. We are not supported by any taxes. Given such, volunteers are essential to helping CARA meet its mission of serving rescue dogs and cats. From cleaning kennels, doing yard work in the park, bathing puppies so they can go to adoption events, helping at adoption events...........the list goes on.

Shelter Orientation - now each Saturday at CARA 9 am. Can’t make it to orientation? Just ask for Britt Castle at the shelter.

Age Requirements – Ages 14 thru 17 must first have parent or guardian sign volunteer waiver. Those ages 18 and over must first sign volunteer waiver.

Dress code – Must wear long pants and close toed shoes (e.g., tennis shoes or boots, no sandals). Work gloves recommended.