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C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue

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C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue

C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue If you'd like to help us save more lives, please visit www.carerescue.org/donate :) We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. C.A.R.E. Sunshine St.).
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We are a non-profit organization founded in 1992 by Director Melissa Sartin dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We have an inspected and licensed facility that is in good standing with the state. Our animals are never euthanized for cage space, nor are they every transported to another facility for disposal. Every animal is cared for until the right family comes long to take them ho

me. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. This center is open to the public Thursday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. also has a sanctuary located near Aurora MO. This is where we treat incoming animals in our clinic, and house our special needs animals, or those that may need a longer rehabilitation time before being placed for adoption. Often these animals were rescued from terrible situations and require a little TLC before they become ready to go to a family. We also care for our more unusual rescues there, such as goats, pigs, iguanas, ducks, horses and more animals that need the open space the sanctuary provides. relies solely on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. We are not city or state funded and all donations are tax deductible. All of our pets are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. We support early-age spay/neuter programs for shelters. Spaying/neutering prior to adoption is the only way to guarantee that none of our shelter animals will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. We also employ an application process that helps us better match pets and people. Prospective adopters are carefully screened to ensure that we find the best fit possible for the animal, based on the needs and personality of each individual dog or cat. does not accept in animals from the public. We rescue animals from kill shelters that would otherwise be destroyed. Please do not ask us to take in an animal. Visit our lost and found animals page to learn more.

12/27/2024

🐶🐱❤ Rescue Wednesday (Friday Edition 😁)❤🐱🐶
Thanks to your support, we were able to rescue these 13 dogs this week! With that said, C.A.R.E. is completely out of space and we DESPERATELY need fosters. Our current foster families, rooms, kennels, and staff are at their limits. The pound is overflowing with animals waiting and hoping to be rescued. The only way for us to save more lives is with your help. Just one new foster family can help save another life. We provide all veterinary care and supplies; we just need you to provide the space. If you're able to foster or adopt, please visit www.carerescue.org/adopt . If you're unable to foster or adopt but you'd still like to help, please consider joining our volunteer family! We need your support now more than ever: www.carerescue.org/volunteer
Or you can stop by our adoption center at 1328 West Sunshine St in Springfield for more information on how you can get more involved and help us save lives. We are open 7 DAYS A WEEK from 11am to 7pm, and would love the chance to talk to you about how you may be able to help us save more animals! Thank you :)
💞 Your C.A.R.E. Family

12/26/2024

🎄Christmas has passed, but HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONTINUES! :) That's right, ALL ANIMALS at the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center are FREE (donations are always welcome😁) through the end of the year!
✅Fixed
✅Vaccinated
✅Microchipped (Dogs)
✅Clean General Bill of Health
That's right... check, check, check, and check ❤
Nearly 100 animals have been adopted from C.A.R.E. this month and vetting gets expensive! We want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Eric Peterson of Peterson Wealth Advisors for helping sponsor this life-saving event!
If you're interested in giving an animal a home for the holidays, there's still time to take advantage of FREE ADOPTIONS! We are located at 1328 W Sunshine St in Springfield, and are open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. We JUST opened the doors, and we have quite a few friendly faces waiting to meet you :) We all hope to see you soon!
🐾Rob

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night :)
🎄To close out our 12 Days of Christmas countdown, we wanted to introduce you to Bailey... just in case you haven't had the pleasure of meeting him already 💓 Bailey is a smart and playful 8-year-old senior Black Lab/Cocker Spaniel mix who is always ready for a game of fetch! His charming and gentle side makes him a perfect companion for those quiet evenings watching Christmas movies at home. Bailey is shy around strangers, so he's seeking a peaceful and calm environment where he can feel safe and secure. Despite his initial shyness, once Bailey gets to know you he's the sweetest and most loyal friend you could ask for! Bailey would love nothing more than to find his happily ever after, and adopting this beautiful senior means gaining a friend who will provide unconditional love, companionship, and a touch of playful energy to brighten your days. ❤

12/24/2024

🕒The Christmas countdown is almost over! I'm so honored to be the featured pet on Christmas Eve! My name is Una, and I'm an 11-year-old Hound mix. I've seen a lot of life, and I've learned a lot too. I'm a senior lady with wisdom to share and plenty of love to give. I'm a friendly soul, sweet and kind. I prefer quiet afternoons and gentle walks. My favorite pastime is listening to the soft hum of everyday life, finding comfort in the familiar sounds, all while snuggled up in my warm comfy bed. I love nothing more than curling up with someone I love. As a senior, and I'm looking for a family to enjoy my golden years with. I promise to bring love, companionship, and a calm presence to your home. If you'd like to meet me or any of my adoptable friends, the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center is open today until 7pm. It will be closed tomorrow on Christmas Day, but will reopen Thursday with FREE ADOPTIONS through the end of the year. We all hope to see you soon!
❤Una

12/24/2024

😍Meet Miss Kitty, a cat whose loyalty knows no bounds. She is a brave soul with an independent streak that is as endearing as it is admirable. Miss Kitty has been declawed on her front paws, so she needs a home that can offer her extra safety and security. She cherishes her quiet time, making her the perfect companion for those seeking a serene and peaceful presence in their lives. Miss Kitty is more than just a shelter cat, she is a friend waiting to share her love and loyalty. Adopting Miss Kitty means opening your home to a companion who will stand by you with unwavering loyalty and bravery, providing you with peaceful moments of quiet companionship. If you'd like to meet Miss Kitty, the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center is at 1328 W Sunshine St and is open tomorrow (Christmas Eve) from 11am to 7pm! We hope to see you then!

12/23/2024

🐶🐱❤ 31 ADOPTIONS! ❤🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Aqua, Arlo, Astrid, Bay Bay, Bo Peep, Ceecee, Cindy Lou, Cinnamon Roll, Cora, Dexter, Drax, Eliza, Escargot, Fantasia, Gizmo, Janet, Junie, Maude Cerci, Ming Ming, Montana Skye, Nicholas, Noodle, Pumpkin, Smokey, Teddy, Tiara, Tristen, Truffle, and V***n the second chance they deserve! We are incredibly grateful that you have opened your hearts and homes to these wonderful pets 🤗
If you're looking to foster or adopt, we can help you out! We are closed Christmas Day, but our adoption center is open 11am-7pm every other day this week! You can also find MANY of our animals at https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=MO440&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added with more added every week! If you're interested in fostering or adopting, you can find our matchmaking form here: https://www.carerescue.org/matchme . Hopefully you'll let us help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob

12/22/2024

🕗Our Christmas countdown continues with our incredibly sweet girl, Jasmine! She's a 6-year-old Catahoula/Lab mix with a heart completely full of love. Jasmine is house trained and has a knack for making friends with everyone she meets. She's a very sweet, friendly, smart, and playful girl who is always up for a good game of fetch or a leisurely walk in the park. Her favorite thing, though, is being with people. She wants nothing more than to be taken home as the newest cuddly member of YOUR family. If you'd like to adopt Jasmine, we are open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm! We will be closed Christmas Day, but our FREE ADOPTIONS for EVERY ANIMAL at the adoption center continue through the rest of the month🙂 Please come help Jasmine or any of the adoptables find a home for the holidays!
🐾Rob

12/20/2024

😊FREE ADOPTIONS (to approved adopters) for ALL ANIMALS at the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center continues with our very own, Cindy Lou! This beautiful brindle 1-year-old Pit Bull mix loves to play fetch almost as much as she enjoys cuddling. Cindy Lou is friendly with everyone she meets, and sure to bring joy and laughter into any home. She's great with other dogs, and would love to find a family with a big yard and plenty of tennis balls to chase down. Cindy Lou has a heart of gold and will love her future family unconditionally. If you're interested in meeting her or any of her fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped friends at the adoption center (also available for FREE), we are open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. We might just have the missing piece to your family ;)
🐾Rob

12/19/2024

🤌 Speedy! Look over here! I know those Christmas ornaments look enticing but we need to show everyone how pretty you are :) Well, it looks like she's a little too enamored by the dangling ornaments so I'll move along. Speedy is a cat with a zest for life that matches her name. This independent lady is full of sweet curiosity and has recently overcome a health hurdle, having bravely endured a mammary mass removal. Speedy is now on the mend and seeking a peaceful adult home where she can continue her recovery at her own pace. Speedy, often referred to as "Speed Racer," would love some room to stretch her legs and get back to zooming around a home. Her white fur beautifully decorated with small tabby splotches catches the eyes, but she also is a sweet lady that will steal your heart. Speedy is litterbox trained, good with other cats, and is always telling us how she's ready to find a home for the holidays! If you can help fulfill her request, she's patiently waiting for you at the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center. We are located at 1328 W Sunshine St in Springfield and we are open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. Through December, EVERY ANIMAL at the adoption center is FREE (to approved adopters) so please come by and help us find homes for dozens of deserving animals :)
🐾Rob

12/19/2024

😍Meet Tank, a young and vibrant 2-year-old Pitbull. His personality is as big as his name suggests. Sweet and lovable, Tank will have you in fits of laughter with his goofy antics. Tank is already his house trained and is ready to continue his training journey with a loving family. He's a big guy, but he doesn't know it... so prepare for lots of unintentional cuddles! Tank's larger-than-life personality is sure to fill your home with joy. If you're looking for a loyal companion who's guaranteed to keep you entertained, Tank is your guy! His zest for life is contagious, and he's ready to share it with a family who will love him just as much as he loves them. If you'd like to meet Tank, the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center is at 1328 W Sunshine St and is open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm! We hope to see you soon!

12/18/2024

🐶🐱❤ Rescue Wednesday ❤🐱🐶
Thanks to your support, we were able to rescue these 9 beautiful dogs and cats this week! With that said, C.A.R.E. is completely out of space and we DESPERATELY need fosters. Our current foster families, rooms, kennels, and staff are at their limits. The pound is overflowing with animals waiting and hoping to be rescued. The only way for us to save more lives is with your help. Just one new foster family can help save another life. We provide all veterinary care and supplies; we just need you to provide the space. If you're able to foster or adopt, please visit www.carerescue.org/adopt . If you're unable to foster or adopt but you'd still like to help, please consider joining our volunteer family! We need your support now more than ever: www.carerescue.org/volunteer
Or you can stop by our adoption center at 1328 West Sunshine St in Springfield for more information on how you can get more involved and help us save lives. We are open 7 DAYS A WEEK from 11am to 7pm, and would love the chance to talk to you about how you may be able to help us save more animals! Thank you :)
💞 Your C.A.R.E. Family

12/17/2024

🕚The Christmas countdown continues with our incredibly sweet girl, Honey. She's a senior feline who carries an aura of wisdom and tranquility. Her rescue was not our typical rescue... This brave old lady marched right up to our back door begging for help! Honey entered our lives severely dehydrated and underweight. She was thankful for everything and anything we could offer her. Honey was immediately posted as found, but her health just couldn't wait. We welcomed her with open arms and off to the vet she went. She was started on antibiotics and soon had a dental procedure with multiple extractions. Miss Honey is all healed up now and ready to start her next chapter! Independent yet friendly, Honey cherishes her solitude but always welcomes company. She is every bit as sweet as her name suggests, with a mellow personality that's soothing to be around. Honey receives a depo medrol injection once every 2-3 months to control inflammation caused by stomatitis. She remains resilient, a true testament to her spirit. She loves a nice bowl of wet food and her cozy bed asking for very little other than love. If you'd like to adopt this beautiful senior kitty and let her sweetness overflow into your life this holiday season and many more to come, we are open RIGHT NOW! :) Our NEW HOURS are 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. Every animal at the adoption center is FREE, so there's no reason you shouldn't be on your way! We hope to see you soon!
🐾Rob

12/17/2024

💓Help Astrid find a Home for the Holidays! Like this beautiful girl, EVERY ANIMAL at 1328 W Sunshine St is FREE to an approved adopter! Astrid is a smart and friendly 2-year-old hound mix whose favorite to-dos include exploring, playing with her canine companions, and cuddling (of course). Astrid's happy-go-lucky nature makes her a quick friend to anyone, and her intelligence is sure to impress you. She is the perfect blend of patient and playful, and will make a wonderful addition to one lucky family. If that might be you, the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center is open 7 DAYS A WEEK from 11am to 7pm. We have dozens of animals that would absolutely LOVE to meet you :)
🐾Rob

12/16/2024

🐶🐱🐀❤ 31 ADOPTIONS! ❤🐀🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Alyssa, Amanda, Andy, Arthur, Bella, Buzz, Camilla, Capone, Cerci, Cheddar, Ellie, Flynn, Hazel, Honey, Ivan, Ivy, Jaxx, Jinga, Lando, Loretta, Maui, McQueen, Mighty Mouse, Moo, Mouse, Moose, Ozzy, Piñon, Rusty, Yoda, and Zinovia the second chance they deserve! We are incredibly grateful that you have opened your hearts and homes to these wonderful pets 🤗
If you're looking to foster or adopt, we can help you out! Our adoption center is now open 11am-7pm, 7 DAYS A WEEK! You can also find MANY of our animals at https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=MO440&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added with more added every week! If you're interested in fostering or adopting, you can find our matchmaking form here: https://www.carerescue.org/matchme . Hopefully you'll let us help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob

12/14/2024

🕚It's the Christmas Countdown - Today's spotlight goes to the one and only, Oasis! She decided to write her own profile, so here goes 🙂

"Hi there, I'm Oasis! At just one year old, I'm full of life. I'm known around here as the friendly, smart, playful, and sweet hound mix. I adore playing with my fellow canine companions at the shelter, there's never a dull moment! I'm quick to learn, thanks to my sharp mind. I'm also a big fan of cuddles and sweet whispers. I promise to bring joy and happiness into your life with my playful antics and sweet nature. Adopt me, and let's make wonderful memories together!"

Pretty good, Oasis! If you'd like to meet her, or any of the FREE and fully-vetted pets we have at our adoption center that hope to find homes for the holidays, we are open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm! We hope to see you soon!
🐾Rob

12/13/2024

💓We have a very special update for you on this feel good Friday! Thanks to an incredible $30,000 donation match from our friends at Foundation Credit Union, we are closer than ever to offering mobile adoptions! And thanks to our friends donating a wonderfully-designed wrap and their expertise at Springfield Wraps, the trailer looks AMAZING! We can't thank this community enough for helping us replace our trailer that was stolen and destroyed. We still have some interior designing and fabrication to finalize, but we thought this was a nice time to share the good news! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
🐾Rob

12/13/2024

❤ Help Noodle find a home for the holidays! Like Noodle, ALL pets at our adoption center are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, fully vetted, and FREE through the end of the month! Noodle is a young feline full of spirit and charm. He's a classic tabby, boasting beautiful markings that make him stand out in the crowd. Noodle's personality is a delightful blend of goofy and friendly. His antics are sure to bring a smile to your face, while his sweet demeanor will warm your heart. Noodle enjoys a good lounge session, perfectly embodying the art of being adorably lazy. His laid-back nature makes him an excellent companion for those seeking a relaxed and affectionate pet. Noodle is eagerly waiting for a loving home where he can share his unique brand of joy. By adopting Noodle, you're not just getting a pet, you're gaining a loyal friend who will enrich your life with his love and silliness. If you'd like to meet Noodle or any of his adoptable friends, we are open 7 DAYS A WEEK from 11am to 7pm and located at 1328 W Sunshine St. We all (animals AND humans) hope to see you soon!
🐾Rob

12/12/2024

Hiiiiiii 👋 I’m Ivy, a pretty and playful 4-5-year-old German Shepherd mix! I don't mean to brag, but if you ask me, I'd say that I'm a very sweet, athletic, smart, loving, and energetic girl searching for my place in the world. I would love to find an active family... someone with a fenced-in yard where we could play together. That would be my dreeeaaam coooome true! Don’t be fooled by my energetic side. There is nothing I love more than finishing a day of playing with some cuddles on the couch. I am also extremely intelligent. I am fully house trained and crate trained and I also know the commands sit, down, bed, crate, come, and wait/stay. I have pretty good leash manners when I wear my halti, and I can even wait at the door until you tell me to walk on. I just loooove to learn new things. Anything you are willing to teach me, I am willing to try! So, if you're looking for a playful, silly, sweet girl to join your family, look no further! Well... technically you have to look a little further because I'm at the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center RIGHT NOW waiting for you! So I'd start looking right there if I were you! It's at 1328 W Sunshine St in Springfield and it's open from 7 days a week from 11am -7pm. And even better yet, EVERY PET HERE IS FREEEEE! That's right :) So why are you still reading this? Get in the car and come get me!
❤Ivy

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Springfield, MO
65807

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Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

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Sooooo it’s almost national CAT day but we will be closed that day 😭 so let’s celebrate a few day early! 😍Come by our Adoption Center at 1328 W. Sunshine St. to meet and greet with all of our beautiful cats! From kitten kittens to old ladies we have it all! 🐈💛🐈‍⬛ What’s better than one kitty? Two kitties! All of our cats that have a mate go home with one adoption fee for the pair! That’s right take home your two new best pals FULLY vetted for only $100! Enjoy a little tour of of shelter if you can’t make it by. We also have dozens of beautiful dogs that can’t wait to kiss you, and also some beautiful baby rats if that’s more your style! Our match making team is ready to get you home with your perfect match today with our quick and painless adoption process. Can’t wait to meet you! 🐱Annie and the Cats

🚨 Urgent Foster Needed 🚨 As you may remember about a week ago, people riding bicycles pulling a trailer dropped 8 puppies in a crate behind our adoption center. Well, a couple days ago the same people paid us another visit. Our cameras caught it all just before sunrise. This time they left two young adult dogs that appear to be the mother and father of the puppies. A note was slid into the front door saying “Look around back please, good dogs deserve good homes. Thanks” These two very scared, shy dogs were left in a cage outside our shelter. Although we are glad they are safe with us and will be spayed and neutered to stop the cycle, we are over capacity and have limited space to house this lovely pair. On top of that they’re overwhelmed and terrified by the shelter’s loud environment, and we need a kind, loving foster home to help them feel safe. 💙 🐾 If you have a quiet space and a lot of love to give, these sweethearts could really use your help! Fostering saves lives, and these dogs deserve a chance to feel safe and loved. Please reach out if you can foster or want more info. 🙏 www.carerescue.org/foster We supply everything that is needed for them. If you can’t foster but want to help please share this post. Thank you so much!

It’s almost time! We will return for one hour of our FREELINE Friday from 7-8!!! All of our cats have waived adoption fees this evening to make space for new arrivals from the city pound. Please stop by and meet them before they’re gone. And thank you Sarah for always supporting us and these cats in anyway you can. 💛Annie and the cats 🐱

Springfield Animal Control's longest residents. Please help them! www.carerescue.org/foster

We have kittens!!!! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Welcoming into the adoption center a beautiful littler and their momma, fully vetted and ready to spring on out of here! These cuties were brought up in an amazing foster family, Life of Riley Refuge. Thank you so much to them for opening their hearts and homes to ensure they were not euthanized for space in the city shelter. Not ready to adopt? Consider fostering a momma and her litter, we provide all supplies and vet care all you share is your space and some love! We couldn’t do this without our amazing supporters like you! Make sure you hit that share button, and stop by the adoption center to get in some cuddles as these kittens will go fast! 💛Annie and the C.A.R.E. cats

Just wanted to share a little Linus love. Make sure you have your sound on so you can sing along! I’m gunna get back to work but you can totally stop by and get a cat on your lap here at the Adoption Center at 1328 W. Sunshine St! You may just fall in love 😻 Happy Caturday, Annie 🐾💕

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We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by Director Melissa Sartin dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We have an inspected and licensed facility that is in good standing with the state. We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. Our animals are never euthanized for cage space, nor are they every transported to another facility for disposal. Every animal is cared for until the right family comes long to take them home. C.A.R.E. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. Sunshine St.). This center is open everyday from 10am to 6pm. C.A.R.E. also has a sanctuary located near Aurora MO. This is where we treat incoming animals in our clinic, and house our special needs animals, or those that may need a longer rehabilitation time before being placed for adoption. Often these animals were rescued from terrible situations and require a little TLC before they become ready to go to a family. We also care for our more unusual rescues there, such as goats, pigs, iguanas, ducks, horses and more animals that need the open space the sanctuary provides. C.A.R.E. relies solely on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. We are not city or state funded and all donations are tax deductible. All of our pets are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. We support early-age spay/neuter programs for shelters. Spaying/neutering prior to adoption is the only way to guarantee that none of our shelter animals will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. We also employ an application process that helps us better match pets and people. Prospective adopters are carefully screened to ensure that we find the best fit possible for the animal, based on the needs and personality of each individual dog or cat. C.A.R.E. does not accept in animals from the public. We rescue animals from kill shelters that would otherwise be destroyed. Please do not ask us to take in an animal. Visit our lost and found animals page to learn more.

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