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!
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.
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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.
Special Skills? Let Us Know! – If you have special training/skills such as carpentry, painting, graphics/design, photography, medical records/filing, etc., we have potential tasks for you.
CARA wouldn't be CARA and couldn't be CARA - without volunteers! We are so grateful that our volunteers do help us so much!
CARA Event Volunteer Coordinator --- Matthew Holmes, 662-312-6036, [email protected]
