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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

🎉 Another week of happily ever afters! 🐾❤️Congratulations to our newest C.A.R.E. alumni who found their forever homes th...
21/07/2026

🎉 Another week of happily ever afters! 🐾❤️

Congratulations to our newest C.A.R.E. alumni who found their forever homes this past week:

🐱 Cats: Luna, Lana, Kimchi & Kimbap, Jack & Zoey
🐶 Dogs: Rocky, Patch, Luna, Ariel & Janie

Every adoption changes two lives—the pet’s and the family’s. Thank you to everyone who adopted, fostered, volunteered, donated, or shared our posts. You make these happy endings possible.

There are still so many wonderful dogs and cats waiting for their turn. Could your next best friend be at C.A.R.E.?

❤️Visit: carenorthshore.org
📍 Skokie, IL

21/07/2026

🎓🐾 Poppy is learning new tricks… now all she needs is a family to show them off to.

She’s full of puppy kisses, happy tail wags, endless snuggles, and unconditional love—and she’s learning something new every day. We’d say that’s a pretty great package. ❤️

Come meet sweet Poppy and see if she’s the missing piece to your family.

🏡 Adopt: carenorthshore.org/dogs
📍 Skokie, IL

Meet C.A.R.E.’s sweetest summer specials—the Ice Cream 🍨🥜 Peanuts is our solo scoop! This playful little guy is looking ...
20/07/2026

Meet C.A.R.E.’s sweetest summer specials—the Ice Cream 🍨

🥜 Peanuts is our solo scoop! This playful little guy is looking for a home with another young, friendly feline who can be his built-in best friend.

🍒☁️ Cherry & Fluff are another adorable duo, ready to scoop their way into your heart together.

🍯🍩Caramel & Sprinkle are a bonded pair, twice the fun and double the sweetness.

🍨 Sundae is the wonderful mama who raised this sweet crew and is now ready for a forever home where she can finally be the one getting spoiled.

Meet the Ice Cream Crew and all of our adoptable cats at carenorthshore.org/cats before these sweet treats are gone!

🐾🎉 The second annual Pups & Purrs Pet Picnic is just a few days away! 🎉🐾🎟️ https://www.downtownskokie.community/petpicni...
19/07/2026

🐾🎉 The second annual Pups & Purrs Pet Picnic is just a few days away! 🎉🐾

🎟️ https://www.downtownskokie.community/petpicnic

Don’t miss this tail-wagging evening of food, fun, and community for pups and humans of all ages. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night featuring:

🐶 The Pup Cup puppy soccer
🎨 Pup Paint Studio
📸 Pet selfie station
🎭 Wild face painting
🎁 Free giveaways
🎟️ Community raffle benefiting C.A.R.E. (bring cash!)
🍦 Delicious food and drinks—from ice cream and milkshakes to handcrafted cocktails and beer

Every admission supports C.A.R.E.’s mission to help pets find safe, loving fur-ever homes. ❤️🐾

📅 When: This Thursday, July 23 | 5:00–9:00 PM

📍 Where: Enter through the Lincoln Ave./Warren St. parking lot to access the festival space behind Take Flight Spirits.

Come hungry, bring your family (two- and four-legged!), and help make a difference for homeless pets. We can’t wait to see you there!

🎟️ https://www.downtownskokie.community/petpicnic

🔥 Keep the Flame Alive for Bunsen! 🔥Bunsen needs a forever home by July 25. If he isn’t adopted by then, he’ll urgently ...
18/07/2026

🔥 Keep the Flame Alive for Bunsen! 🔥

Bunsen needs a forever home by July 25. If he isn’t adopted by then, he’ll urgently need a local foster.

This sweet six-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog is a gentle giant who loves naps, leisurely walks, cozy cuddles, and simply being with his people. He’s potty trained, walks nicely on a leash, and has settled beautifully into foster care.

Could you be the one to give Bunsen the home he’s been waiting for? ❤️

🐾 Local adopters only (driving-distance areas to Skokie, IL) — meet-and-greets must be done in person.

🐾 Local fosters only so Bunsen can easily travel to C.A.R.E. for appointments if needed.

Apply today at carenorthshore.org/dogs

17/07/2026

🍙🌶️ Double the Love, Double the Fun. Meet Kimchi & Kimbap! 🐾

Some things are simply better together—and Kimchi and Kimbap are one of those pairs. These adorable bonded siblings must be adopted together because they’re each other’s best friends, favorite playmates, and biggest source of confidence.

Kimchi is the outgoing lap-loving charmer, while Kimbap is the sweet, quieter explorer who blossoms with her brother by her side. Together, they bring the perfect mix of playful energy, cuddles, and endless entertainment.

🐱 It’s kitten season, and so many kittens are still waiting for loving homes. If you’re thinking about adding a feline friend to your family, now is the perfect time to adopt and make a lifesaving difference:

❤️Carenorthshore.org/cats

📍Community Animal Rescue Effort, Skokie, IL

17/07/2026

🐾 Your new best friend is waiting at C.A.R.E. this Saturday! 🐾

Looking for a puppy, a playful companion, or a gentle soul to complete your family? Come meet some of our incredible adoptable dogs during Open Hours this Saturday from 12-3!

✨ Meet:
🐶 Poppy
🐶 Murphy
🐶 Penelope
🐶 Sparky
🐶 Suki
🐶 Raven
🐶 Ariel
🐶 Aurora
🐶 Janie
🐶 Luna

Our adoption center is expected to be busy, so come early for the best chance to meet your favorite pups!

Want to speed things up? Fill out an adoption application before you arrive so our counselors can help you more quickly: carenorthshore.org/dogs

Whether you’ve been following one of these dogs online or you’re just hoping to find “the one,” we’d love to help you make a match. ❤️

📍 Community Animal Rescue Effort, Skokie, IL
🕛 Saturday Open Hours: 12:00–3:00 PM

Who knows? Your perfect match could be waiting for you. 🐾

16/07/2026

🎶 Where in the world is Carmen? Hopefully… in her forever home. 🤎🐾

Some cats make a grand entrance. Carmen prefers a slower, quieter hello.

This beautiful brown tabby came to C.A.R.E. from Chicago Animal Care & Control and is ready to trade shelter life for a peaceful home of her own. She may be a little shy at first, but give her a little patience and a few gentle pets, and you’ll see her melt right into your hand. Those quiet moments of trust are what make Carmen so special.

If you’re looking for a calm, loving companion and believe the best relationships are built one gentle moment at a time, Carmen is waiting to meet you.

The only mystery left is… who will be the lucky person to bring Carmen home? ❤️

🏡 Meet Carmen during C.A.R.E.’s open hours or learn more about adopting her at carenorthshore.org/cats

Coming This Saturday: 3 New Faces at C.A.R.E.! 🐾Looking to add a little more love (and maybe a little more fun) to your ...
16/07/2026

Coming This Saturday: 3 New Faces at C.A.R.E.! 🐾

Looking to add a little more love (and maybe a little more fun) to your life?

✨ Aurora & Ariel ✨
These 10–12-week-old fluffy sisters are two bundles of pure joy. Equal parts playful, goofy, and cuddly, these big floofy love bugs are ready for their next adventure—or a nap after they’ve worn themselves out.

🐶 Meet Janie 🐶
Around 1 year old and approximately 48 pounds, Janie is a beautiful guardian breed mix with a gentle spirit and so much love to give. She’s ready to find the family she’s been waiting for.

Come meet our adoptable dogs during Open Hours this Saturday and see if your newest family member is waiting for you.

📍 Community Animal Rescue Effort, Skokie, IL
🕛 Open Hours: 12–3 PM

We can’t wait to introduce you! ❤️

Happily ever after starts here. 🐾❤️Our adoption counselors have been busy this summer helping cats find the families the...
15/07/2026

Happily ever after starts here. 🐾❤️

Our adoption counselors have been busy this summer helping cats find the families they’ve been waiting for, and these happy faces say it all. Every adoption is more than just going home—it’s the start of a new chapter filled with love, cozy naps, playful moments, and a lifetime of companionship.

Congratulations to all of our new purrfect C.A.R.E. families! We can’t wait to see all the memories you’ll make together. 🐱🏡💕

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1115 N. Milwaukee Ave
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60061

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