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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.

03/12/2025

🐶🐱❤ Rescue Wednesday ❤🐱🐶
Thanks to your support, we were able to rescue these 22 absolutely precious boys and girls this week! With that said..
👏We
👏Need
👏Fosters (please)
www.carerescue.org/foster
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

03/11/2025

Update:💖💖 Everyone in this post has foster commitment!! 💖💖 If you would like to help a different mom and babies in need please fill out our foster application. Thank you soo much for sharing this post and helping us get everyone safely into loving foster homes. 🥰

🚨🚨** Currently residing at Springfield Greene County Animal Control. **🚨🚨

Animal Control is an open intake shelter and they are OVERFLOWING with babies. Many were removed from a neglect situation just last week. Springfield Greene County Animal Control heavily relies on its rescue partners to help animals like this. But those rescue partners NEED foster homes. This is urgently needed to give these Moms and Babies the chance they deserve. As of right now not a single rescue has space for even one of these families. If we can all work together, we can ensure this story has a happy ending. 💝 Fostering means giving them a loving temporary safe home until they are ready for adoption, all supplies will be provided! If your interested in fostering (or fostering to adopt a puppy over 8 weeks of age) You can apply online at https://www.carerescue.org/foster With even more litters at Animal Control than pictured in this post.. Can anyone help??? Please tag anyone you think may be able to help, whether that be a rescue or individual, share, share, share, and 🙏.

-Traci

03/10/2025

🐶🐱 ADOPTED 🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Barney, Hey Hey, Indigo, Journey, Kyle, Lacy, Max, Sheba, Silky, Sophie, and Van Halen 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 open 7 days a week from 11am-7pm! 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 . We would love the chance to help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob

03/08/2025

I hate to be blunt, I normally cover my feelings with sugar and spice… But things around here are not just rainbows and butterflies… We scrambled Wednesday, it was hard but we made it work. So many animals were saved and we were able to keep the numbers just right at the pound, so no one had to leave without a place to go.
With a full house, and hearts and belly’s full of love we sadly don’t have room to welcome new intakes. There are dogs flooding in at our city’s open intake shelter, one in 🟰 one out set up. They operate at capacity providing the safe place to look for your family when you get lost. But when no one comes, you MUST find rescue. That’s us. But with our adoption center, sanctuary and foster homes at capacity, how can we save them?
We need forever homes, by Tuesday to be able to spare the half dozen lives who will no longer have a safe place.
PLEASE, SAVE a life with your adoption. Each animal that leaves our door will provide the safe space for another in need. Can’t adopt? Fostering saves lives too. Volunteers are always welcomed and provide the love and support to the animals who need an extra dose of compassion to be ready to love a family. Donations are the life blood of a rescue that allow us to take on the tough cases that need us the most.
Your shares can connect an animal with the family they so desperately desire.
It all adds up to equal lives saved.
You can be the one!
Come by and find out how to save a life!
🤍1328 W. Sunshine St. 11-7 daily
So much love,
Annie

03/07/2025

😊I know we aren't allowed to have favorites, buuuuuut Rex is something special :) This 5-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is the epitome of a sweet and smart gentleman. He's a mellow fellow who's always by your side and a true friend in every sense of the word. His gentle nature is balanced by his love for playful activities. Fetch is his favorite game, and he's always ready for a round or two. He's not just all play though; Rex is also quite smart. He knows basic commands and is eager to learn... especially when treats are involved ;) After a day of fun and learning, he's the perfect quiet time companion, always ready for endless cuddles. Rex is looking for a forever home where he can share his love and friendship. If you'd like to meet this sweetheart, the adoption center is open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. We all (especially Rex) hope to see you soon!
🐾Rob

03/06/2025

🥰This b-e-a-utiful girl is Mama Mia, a 3-year-old hound mix we rescued last month. She's a very sociable girl who thrives in the company of other dogs. Mama Mia is house trained and is always up for a good game of fetch with her beloved tennis balls. She also enjoys going for walks, and absolutely loooooves taking rides in the car. Mama Mia is looking for a home where she can be a cherished member of the family, sharing in the joys of everyday life. She's the perfect mix of fun and intelligence and eager to share her love with those who'll love her back. Adopt Mama Mia and let her show you the true meaning of unconditional love! If you'd like to meet this sweetheart, we just opened the doors to the adoption center! They'll stay open until 7pm, so you have plenty of time to meet Mama Mia, or any of the adoptables we have there today. We hope to see you soon!
🐾Rob

03/05/2025

💗Today, 23 animals are safe -- 23 animals that may not be here if it weren't for your support. The incredibly sad truth is that we have no more room for rescues. Our Adoption Center, Sanctuary, and foster families are completely full. Right now, we can't save a single animal next week. Please help us. Please help them. If you can temporarily foster, we will provide EVERYTHING - food, supplies, vetting... we just need you to provide what we do not have, the space. If you have room for a temporary foster, please visit www.carerescue.org/foster . If you know someone who would like to foster, please share that link with them. If you'd like to adopt, please visit www.carerescue.org/matchme . As of right now, lives will be lost next week if we do not have help. They do not deserve the future that faces them. Every foster saves a life. Please help them.
🐾Rob

03/04/2025

🛋If you have a couch (or a cardboard box), you definitely need a Roxy! She's an incredibly sweet 3-year-old Anatolian Shepherd/Catahoula Leopard Dog mix with the boopiest of noses :) She looooves lounging around, and if you ask her to get up before she's ready, you can certainly count on her puppy dog eyes coming out (as you can see in the picture). Don't be fooled... she loves getting outside to play, and would be a great fit for a family with older kids who can run around the yard or play fetch with her. She's fixed, chipped, and house trained too, so no worries about messes! Roxy is an absolute doll and can't wait to give all of her love and loyalty to one lucky family. If that might be you, she'll be patiently waiting for you at the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center. It's at 1328 W Sunshine St and open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. Whether it's Roxy or one of our other adoptables, we would love the chance to help you find your new best friend!
🐾Rob

03/04/2025

😁This happy little girl that can hear EVERYTHING is Jigna, a 6-month-old Hound mix... aaaaaand the C.A.R.E. Pet of the Month, featured by Stacy Bond at Gateway Real Estate! Jigna, is a vibrant puppy with a zest for life that's as infectious as her playful antics. Jigna, a name that signifies intellectual curiosity, is a testament to her intelligent and quick-learning nature. She's a smart little pup, always eager to explore her surroundings and learn new tricks. Jigna's goofy personality brings laughter and joy to everyone around her and her curiosity and intelligence make her an excellent candidate for puppy training. Jigna will make a fantastic addition to any family willing to channel her energy and curiosity into further training and adventures. If you'd like to meet Jigna, the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center is located at 1328 W Sunshine St and open 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. We have quite a few happy little faces that would love to see you!
🐾Rob

03/03/2025

🐶🐱 ADOPTED 🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Amora, Bay, Blake, Buzz, Chevy, Cinder, Cliff, Duke, Georgie, Gus Gus, Hershey Bear, Iggy, Joan Jett, Kansas, Kylie, Layla, Levi, Marco, Marvin, Parrot, Phoebe, Rain, REO Speedwagon, River, Ryder, Stevie Nicks, Stu, Tigger, Vincent, and Wisp 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 open 7 days a week from 11am-7pm! 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 . We would love the chance to help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob

03/02/2025

It’s SUNDAY FUNDAY, and we have a full house! Every room at our adoption center is filled with amazing adoptable pets just waiting for you to come pick them. 🐶🐹🐱
We still have very young puppies and kitties available, and some very laid back adults. Our match makers are ready to assist you in finding your perfect fit for every lifestyle.
While your out today make sure you drop by to adopt your new best friend with our painless adoption process. Please bring a leash for your new dog-o or a travel taxi for your feline friend! (Because I’m sure you’ll find the one)
Open til 7pm at 1328 W. Sunshine St.
Love always,
Annie 🐕🐈‍⬛🐈

03/01/2025

Today is the day to take home your new best friend! We have something for everyone. 🐶🐈‍⬛🐹
While your out enjoying the weather, stop by and take a quick peek and check out our adoption center.
Today we kick off rescue March Madness as puppies and kittens start flooding in by the dozens.
With 30+ dogs running out of time at the city shelter in the coming weeks it’s time to pick up the pace. ALL shelters will be stretched to the max struggling to keep up! Please make sure your pets are spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted litters and check your chips to make sure they are registered and info is current. If you can, help a neighbor or friend with a spay that can’t afford it. We can all be a part of the solution to keep amazing animals from being euthanized in open intake shelters or dumped off to suffer. 💔
If your looking for a way to get involved stop by and join our life saving team!
So much love,
💛Annie

02/28/2025

👋Hi, I'm Georgie! I'm a sweet and friendly puppy, always ready to give cuddles and play. I'm gentle, yet full of energy, and I love to make new friends! I'm good with dogs, kids, and I even appreciate my feline friends! My foster mom says I'm smart, too. She's been helping me with house training, and she says it's been a breeze. I've also learned to walk well on a leash. I'm loyal and love to be by your side, whether we're going for a walk or just hanging out at home. I'm looking for a forever home where I can share all the love and joy I have to give. So what are you waiting for?? The Adoption Center has been open 3 whole minutes and you still aren't here to adopt me? I suuuuuure hope I see you soon :)
💓Georgie

02/27/2025

💋Are you ready for a KISS? If so, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are ready to fill your homes with love! Even though they enjoy rockin’ together, they aren’t a bonded pair… but bonus points to whoever would like to take BOTH home!
Perfectly-painted Paul is a 1-year-old whose favorite place is wherever your lap is. He’s the epitome of sweetness and cuddliness… with a healthy dose of humor. His fancy strut looks more like dancing, and his captivating smile can brighten even the gloomiest of days.
Gene is a bit more independent, but a loverboy nonetheless. He’s also 1 year old and a mellow fellow that’s always ready to share a friendly “purrrr”… between his catnaps of course 😊 His idea of a perfect day? Eat and sleep, rinse and repeat. These boys will both make wonderful companions and are 100% ready for their forever family (or families) to find them. If you’d like to meet Gene, Paul, or any of the adoptables at our Adoption Center, you can… RIGHT MEOW! We are open 11am to 7pm every day of the week, and we have dozens of animals that would love to meet you!
🐾Rob

02/26/2025

🥺 A Plea for Fosters: Their Lives Depend on It 🥺

Right now, our shelter is full. Every kennel is taken. Every space is occupied. And still, more dogs are desperately needing our help. But with nowhere for them to go, we are faced with an unbearable truth: we have to say no.

And for so many of these dogs, a “no” means their time is up. It means a cold, lonely night on the streets. It means sitting in a shelter where no one comes. It means being euthanized simply because there wasn’t enough space, because no one said, “I’ll help.”

But what if you did?

What if you were the person who saved them? The one who gave them their first warm bed, their first real meal, their first moment of peace? What if you were the one to whisper, “You’re safe now” as they melted into your arms, finally knowing love?

Fostering isn’t just a temporary home—it’s the difference between life and death.

These dogs aren’t statistics. They are souls. They are hearts waiting to love and be loved. They deserve more than an ending they never asked for. They deserve you.

We provide everything you need—food, supplies, vet care. You provide the one thing they need most: love.

If you have space in your home and heart, even just for a little while, please, be their lifeline. Their lives depend on it.

Here are the faces of just a few dogs that are hoping to find a foster asap.
All you have to do is say yes.

🐾 We provide the supplies—you provide the love.
🐾 Short-term & long-term fosters needed.
🐾 Every foster home means another life saved.

To help us save a life by becoming a foster, please visit www.carerescue.org/foster

If you cannot foster but truly want to help, please consider making a donation at www.carerescue.org/donate , through Venmo , or by using the "donate" button on this post. Your contributions can be used to cover food, supplies and emergency vetting.
No amount is too small, every dollar and every share helps.

We give you a heartfelt thank you for your kindness!

❤️Melissa

02/26/2025

🐶🐱❤ Rescue Wednesday ❤🐱🐶
Thanks to your support, we were able to rescue these 13 beautiful boys and girls 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

02/25/2025

🌞Goooooood morning everybody! My name is Buzz and I'm a 1-year-old hound mix. I tip the scales right around 40lbs, so that makes me the perfect size for just about everything... especially cuddling ;) I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I believe I'm as sweet as they come. I'm great with dogs, kids, cats... and YOU! Oh, oh, and I looooooove going for walks. Aaaaand if you can't tell by my ability to write my own profile, I'm a pretty smart guy too-- already potty trained and eager to learn anything you want to teach me! In a nutshell, I'm just a gentle guy that will make an excellent companion for either lively playtimes or quiet evenings. Don't you think I deserve a home where I can experience life as it should be?! If so, you HAVE to come by the adoption center and meet me :) It opens in an hour (11am), but I'm already getting excited to meet you!
❤Buzz

02/24/2025

🐶🐱 ADOPTED 🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Apple, Dex, Harley, Liam, Luna, Olivia, Sterling, and Zuma 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 open 7 days a week from 11am-7pm! 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 . We would love the chance to help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob

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1328 W Sunshine
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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