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Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.™) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization located north of Chicago. Your participation as a C.A.R.E.

Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.™) is a volunteer driven, nonprofit organization located north of Chicago with a mission to improve the lives of pets in need by placing them in safe, loving, lifelong homes through rescue, rehab, and rehoming. Mission:
To improve the lives of pets in need by placing them in safe, loving, lifelong homes through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming; working t

o reduce pet overpopulation; and fostering vital community partnership including education and counseling. Vision:
A humane and compassionate future for all companion animals. Values:
Community
Kindness, Respect, and Inclusion
Passion and Compassion
Leadership, Integrity and Transparency
C.A.R.E. is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture (License 14383). volunteer or financial supporter can make a life-saving difference! For more information, visit our FAQ:

https://www.carenorthshore.org/faq

22/05/2026

Meet Rio this Saturday! ✨🐶

Looking for a fun, lovable puppy to brighten your life? Come meet Rio on Saturday, May 23 from 11 AM–1 PM Evanston!

Rio is full of puppy charm, happy energy, and tail wags, and he’s ready to win over everyone he meets. Stop by to meet Rio, say hello, and maybe fall in love.

And yes — there will also be adorable adoptable kittens there too. 🐱💕

🐾 THIS SATURDAY: Looking for kitten cuddles this weekend? We’ve got you covered. 🐱💕Come meet some adorable, adoptable ki...
21/05/2026

🐾 THIS SATURDAY: Looking for kitten cuddles this weekend? We’ve got you covered. 🐱💕

Come meet some adorable, adoptable kittens this Saturday, May 23 from 11 AM–1 PM at Hollywood Feed- Evanston

Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want a little dose of tiny paws and big purrs, we’d love to see you there. Our kittens are playful, sweet, and ready to find forever homes — and many do best with a feline friend to grow up alongside. 🖤

❤️Grey & Amanda
❤️Hank & Marie
❤️Jack & Zoey

Stop by, say hello, and maybe meet your new best friend. ✨

Meet Bruno — the good boy who’s been waiting far too long for someone to see just how special he is. 🤎Bruno isn’t the ki...
21/05/2026

Meet Bruno — the good boy who’s been waiting far too long for someone to see just how special he is. 🤎

Bruno isn’t the kind of dog who bursts into a room demanding attention. He’s thoughtful. Observant. The kind of dog who watches the world carefully before deciding it’s safe to jump in. And once he trusts you? You’ll see the sweetest, smartest, most eager-to-please pup waiting underneath.

At just over a year old, Bruno is still learning things many dogs got to experience as puppies. He came from Chicago Animal Care and Control after spending much of his early life with very little exposure to the world. But despite that start, Bruno hasn’t given up on people. In fact, making his humans happy is one of his favorite things.

He’s already worked with a trainer and loves learning — especially when treats, praise, and encouragement are involved. He knows commands like “sit” and “touch,” enjoys enrichment activities, and absolutely lights up when he figures something out. Watching Bruno gain confidence is the kind of rewarding experience dog lovers never forget.

What he needs now is someone willing to be his person:
✨ Patient
✨ Consistent
✨ Kind
✨ Ready to cheer him on through every little victory

Bruno doesn’t need perfection. He just needs a chance.

And honestly? The dogs who make you work a little for their trust are often the ones who change your life the most.

Could you be the person who finally shows Bruno what forever feels like? 🐾 carenorthshore.org/dogs

20/05/2026

🖤🤍 Meet Jackie — the tuxedo girl with zoomies, style, and opinions.

Jackie is equal parts playful athlete and independent queen. Her favorite things? Laser pointers, tunnels, pouncing on toys, and showing off her impressive sprinting skills. If you’ve ever wanted your own tiny black-and-white sports car, Jackie is ready to deliver. 🐾

But this stylish girl also appreciates her personal space. Once playtime is over, she’s happy to relax nearby and keep you company on her terms. Jackie would thrive with cat-savvy humans who understand body language, respect boundaries, and appreciate a cat with a big personality.

She may also do well with another cat after slow introductions, but she’d prefer a home without small children.

Jackie isn’t just looking for any home — she’s looking for her people. The kind who will grab the laser pointer, laugh at her tunnel zoomies, and love her exactly as she is.

Ready to meet your new favorite tuxedo? 🖤 Carenorthshore.org/cats

Looking for the perfect walking buddy with a smile that could melt your heart? ❤️ 🐾Meet Missy — a gentle, dog-friendly s...
20/05/2026

Looking for the perfect walking buddy with a smile that could melt your heart? ❤️ 🐾

Meet Missy — a gentle, dog-friendly sweetheart who’s ready to leave her past behind and start her next chapter with a family of her own.

Missy was found wandering the streets of Carbondale, skinny, hungry, and scared, and heartbreakingly ended up on the euthanasia list before getting her second chance. Now safe with C.A.R.E., she’s showing everyone just how special she is.

Her favorite thing? Going for walks with her people. Missy is a dream on leash — calm, steady, and happy just being by your side. She also loves other dogs and would be thrilled to have a furry sibling to play with.

She may be a little shy when you first meet her, but once she feels safe, Missy blossoms into the most loyal and loving companion. All she’s asking for is patience, kindness, and someone to finally call her own.

Could Missy be the missing piece to your family? Come meet her — we think her smile will say it all. 🐶✨

carenorthshore.org/dogs

🐱🌸 Kitten season is officially here… and the babies are READY. 🌸🐱Tiny paws, nonstop zoomies, sleepy cuddle piles, and en...
19/05/2026

🐱🌸 Kitten season is officially here… and the babies are READY. 🌸🐱

Tiny paws, nonstop zoomies, sleepy cuddle piles, and enough purring to melt even the coldest hearts — our adoptable kittens are looking for families of their very own. From playful little explorers to snuggly lap babies, we’ve got a kitten personality for everyone.

And remember — these kittens come in pairs! ❤️Having a pair means built-in playtime, confidence, companionship, and double the cuddles.

Every adoption opens space for us to save even more vulnerable kittens during this incredibly busy season. So if you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, this might be your sign. 🐾

carenorthshore.org/cats

🐾 New adoptable faces at C.A.R.E.! 🐶🐱Our newest arrivals are settling in, soaking up love from fosters and volunteers, a...
18/05/2026

🐾 New adoptable faces at C.A.R.E.! 🐶🐱

Our newest arrivals are settling in, soaking up love from fosters and volunteers, and ready to meet their future families!

Meet
❤️Anna
❤️Libby
❤️Uni

Ready to meet your new best friend? Visit carenorthshore.org to apply or pop by our open hours this Saturday from 12p-3p to say hello to the newest members of the family! 🐾

🐾 KITTEN SEASON ISN’T OVER YET… AND THE BABIES STILL NEED US 🍼💕📅 April 1 – May 31Tiny paws. Loud purrs. Endless whiskers...
16/05/2026

🐾 KITTEN SEASON ISN’T OVER YET… AND THE BABIES STILL NEED US 🍼💕

📅 April 1 – May 31

Tiny paws. Loud purrs. Endless whiskers… and more kittens than shelters can handle.

Spring doesn’t just bring flowers — it brings kitten season. And right now, the littlest, most vulnerable babies are counting on us to show up for them.

That’s why we’re hosting a C.A.R.E. Kitten Shower — a two-month-long celebration of saving tiny lives (and yes, it’s as cute as it sounds).

⸻

🍼 HOW YOU CAN HELP THESE TINY BEANS THRIVE:

📦 SEND SOME LOVE (SUPPLIES!)
From bottles to blankets, every item makes a difference:
https://bit.ly/carekitten

🏡 BE A HERO IN PAJAMAS (FOSTER!)
Open your home, save a life — we’ll guide you every step of the way:
https://bit.ly/fostercarecat

🐱 FALL IN LOVE (ADOPT!)
Warning: side effects include snuggles and tiny toe beans:
https://bit.ly/adoptcarecat

📢 SPREAD THE CUTENESS
Tag your fellow cat people, share this post, and help kittens everywhere get the start they deserve.

16/05/2026

Sweet, loveable, and ready to shine ✨

Meet Penelope 💕
This gentle girl may take a moment to warm up, but once she does, she’s all love, soft snuggles, and sweet eyes that say it all.

Come meet your new best friend at carenorthshore.org/dogs

🐶🛹 PUPPY TAKEOVER 🛹🐶Meet Tony Hawk — a playful, joyful puppy with a big personality and an even bigger love for other do...
14/05/2026

🐶🛹 PUPPY TAKEOVER 🛹🐶

Meet Tony Hawk — a playful, joyful puppy with a big personality and an even bigger love for other dogs. 💛

Tony Hawk is everything you love about puppies: bouncy, fun, curious, and always ready for an adventure. The moment he sees another dog, his whole face lights up. Play bows, zoomies, wrestling, making new friends — he is happiest when he has a buddy by his side. 🐾

Right now, Tony Hawk is looking for a foster home or a foster-to-adopt family willing to help him grow into the amazing dog he is meant to be. He is still learning about the world and would thrive with patient, loving people who can guide him through all the puppy stages.

Tony Hawk may just be getting started, but he already has all the makings of a legend — sweet, social, lovable, and impossible not to adore. ❤️

Come meet Tony Hawk at Soul Good Coffee on May 17 from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM!

13/05/2026

Meet Gracie Mae 💕

This beautiful grey tabby is ready to leave her outdoor days behind for a life full of cozy naps, warm laps, and love. Gracie Mae is a sweet, talkative girl who enjoys gentle companionship, laser pointer playtime, and reminding you when it’s dinner time.

She can be a little overwhelmed by the shelter environment and would love a calm home where she can truly relax and shine — possibly as your one-and-only kitty. 🐾 Carenorthshore.org/cats

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