Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County - CARE of DC

12/07/2025

‼️DON’T FORGET TO VOTE‼️

💥You can vote every single day, all the way up until December 15th to help our shelter win brand new Kuranda beds!

Our dogs will be so grateful for comfortable beds to sleep on 🙏🏼

& don’t forget to SHARE this post to spread the word! ❤️🐾

VOTE HERE ➡️

Submit a photo of your dog enjoying a Kuranda Bed for a chance to win 5 FREE Kuranda beds that will ship to the shelter or rescue of your choice!

12/06/2025

Today is Adoption Day! Join us from 11–4 at 60 Smith Crossing Road, Wappingers Falls. Your new best friend might be waiting!

Everyone is welcome to stop by and say hello, but remember an approved application is required to adopt! You can submit yours today at careofdc.org.

12/04/2025

In a quiet corner of the shelter, three little brothers—just three months old—curl together in their blanket. They’re the last of their litter of seven. Their mom and all their other siblings have already found families of their own, carried out the door in loving arms 🐾
But these three?
They’re still waiting…

Every morning, the pups watch the adoption room door open. They perk up, tails thumping, eyes bright with hope. Although our staff and volunteers shower them with love, treats, and playtime, a shelter is no place for a puppy to grow up.

They dream of a home before the holidays…
A warm living room where they can nap under the glow of a Christmas tree.
A couch to tumble onto after a game of fetch.
A family to give their whole little hearts to.

These three boys are loving, sweet, hopeful pups who just want what every puppy deserves—a place to belong🐾

Maybe their forever family is reading this right now.
Maybe you have a little extra room in your home—and your heart—to make their Christmas dream come true.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting…
Why not one of them?
If interested please submit your application .org

12/03/2025

A Big Thank You to Our November Adopters!
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who welcomed one of our animals into their home this past month. Because of your kindness, so many dogs and cats are now safe, loved, and enjoying the happy lives they’ve been waiting for.

We still have many wonderful pets hoping for their chance. Even if you’re not able to adopt right now, sharing our posts and helping us spread the word makes a huge impact and helps us connect more animals with loving families.

If you’re interested in adopting, you can submit an application at careofdc.org

12/02/2025

🎁 Giving Tuesday Raffle Alert! 🎁

This Giving Tuesday, you can help rescue animals in need 🐶🐱 and have the chance to win an amazing prize! ✨

We’re excited to launch our Snowman Wreath Raffle ⛄🌲. Here’s what’s included: 💵 $200 in scratch‑off tickets 💰 $300 in cash ⛄ and the cutest snowman wreath you’ve ever seen! Thank you so much to our friend Nia Cordani for donating the $500 to make this raffle happen! We love you ❤️

The drawing will be held LIVE on Facebook at 3 PM on December 23rd 🎥🎄

🎟️ Tickets are just $1 each or 6 for $5. To enter stop by our thrift store or visit careofdc.org and make a donation. Be sure to say it's for the raffle in the dropdown box and include your 📱 phone number so we can contact you if you win!

🐾 Every ticket helps us continue rescuing and caring for animals who need us most. Thank you for giving hope this holiday season! ❤️

12/02/2025

📣 Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to the heart of our rescue! 🥳🎂

Sue, our Volunteer Coordinator, shows up for our dogs every. single. day. Rain, shine, snow, holidays, early mornings, late nights- if a dog needs her, she’s there.
She pours her whole heart into our pups and always goes above and beyond for the ones who need it most. Her dedication has changed more lives than she knows! 🙏🏼

To say we’re lucky to have Sue doesn’t even begin to cover it. Our rescue, our volunteers, and especially our dogs are endlessly grateful for her. ❤️🐾

12/02/2025

Teddy, our longest resident, is getting in the holiday spirit while he waits for his forever home ❤️‍🩹�
Next month it will officially be 2 years that Teddy has been with us. Let’s find him a home before that anniversary comes 🙏🏼🗓️

All you should know about our Teddy:

🐶 3 years old
🧠 Super smart + knows basic commands
🚶 Walks great on a leash
🐕 Does well with well-balanced dogs
🛑 Needs a confident leader to keep his training consistent
🏠 Crate trained & house broken
💙 Loves cuddles, long walks and car rides

🎓 Teddy completed board-and-train + comes with FREE training for life at Upstate Canine Academy!

He is such a deserving pup, please SHARE this post to help him finally find his forever family 🤞🏼🏡🐾

12/01/2025

⚠️WE NEED YOUR HELP⚠️

YOU can help us win brand new Kuranda beds for our rescue dogs, and give them a comfortable place to sleep this holiday season and beyond! ❤️🎄

Please vote for Mylo & Rhain as “dog of the month” using the link below‼️

And a huge shout out to Debbie Fritz for entering us win each year 🥰🐾

Submit a photo of your dog enjoying a Kuranda Bed for a chance to win 5 FREE Kuranda beds that will ship to the shelter or rescue of your choice!

12/01/2025

🐾 today was a special day—one we’ll remember for a long time. Mamacita’s sweet little puppies had their very first outing, and thanks to our amazing community, it couldn’t have been more magical.

As the yoga mats rolled out and everyone settled in, the pups took their brave first steps into the world of puppy yoga. At first, they wiggled nervously… then curiously… and finally, joyfully—sniffing new friends, giving tiny kisses, and curling up beside anyone who needed a little extra warmth.
The room was filled with laughter, soft puppy paws, and the kind of happiness only a wagging tail can bring. Watching them explore, play, and soak up all your love made this first adventure unforgettable.

To every one of you who showed up, breathed deeply, stretched gently, and welcomed Mamacita’s babies with open arms—thank you. You helped make their first outing a safe, loving, confidence-building experience.

Here’s to more wags, more cuddles, and many more moments shared with this wonderful community.
We couldn’t do it without you!!
Big thanks to GinaSun Om Stars Yoga For Women’s Wellness for teaching yet another amazing class 👏🏼

11/29/2025

🎄 Give a Pup a Home for the Holidays! 🐶✨

Share some holiday cheer by fostering a shelter dog this Christmas! ❤️
Here’s how it works:
🗓 Pick up: December 23, 11 AM – 4 PM
🗓 Return: December 26, 11 AM – 4 PM (or keep them longer if you fall in love! 😉)

🛍 Supplies: CARE provides everything for your foster pup will need 🐾

💖 Make the holidays brighter for a furry friend and create memories that last a lifetime!

➡️ Sign up today using the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetEIcmfFnxXD_6McyQMeUddrrWIBFh7LJAEn_fTrN9JoTSeA/viewform

11/28/2025

Tomorrow is Adoption Day!

Stop by between 11-4 at 60 Smith Crossing Road, Wappingers Falls to meet all our wonderful dogs currently looking for their forever homes.

Please remember that an approved application is required to adopt. You can submit yours anytime at careofdc.org

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CARE of DC! 🦃🍁
We are so grateful for the amazing community that surrounds us. Another incredible day is in the books, and our pups couldn’t be happier! 🐾❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out, cooked delicious food, walked the dogs, spent time cuddling them, and brought such positive energy to the rescue today. Your kindness made the day feel extra special, and because of you, our dogs enjoyed the love, attention, and joy they truly deserve.

We appreciate you more than words can say, today and every day