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Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County - CARE of DC

CARE of DC is a "No Kill" organization. We take in animals that are "at risk" and try to find forever homes for them.

CARE of DC is a "No Kill", non profit organization. Our goal is to save as many animals from euthanasia as possible. We take our animals from high kill shelters and work to rehabilitate them and find forever homes. Our organization works closely with other rescues and shelters that share in our values. We have developed a strong network of "no kill" partners and we assist them on a regular basis.

We take in corporate donations, warehouse them and then work to distribute the donated food and supplies to our partners in need.

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

11/27/2025

🦃🤎 Meet Hershey, Our Tiny Thanksgiving Turkey! 🤎🦃

This little 4.4-pound sweetheart arrived to us from a hoarding situation, and despite everything he’s been through, Hershey’s heart is as soft and sweet as his name. He is estimated to be 2 years old.

He may be small, but he’s already proving that the best things come in itsy bitsy packages. At just over four pounds, he’s basically a pocket-sized turkey looking for a place to call home this holiday season.

As we celebrate gratitude today, we’re especially thankful that Hershey is safe, loved, and ready for his next chapter. Now all he needs is a forever family to be thankful for, too. 🧡

If you’ve been wishing for a tiny companion to cuddle up with this winter, Hershey might just be your perfect match.

🍁 Apply to adopt at careofdc.org

Let’s give this little guy the cozy home he’s been dreaming of.

11/26/2025

The Hungry Hippos are officially on the lookout for their forever homes! ❤️🐾

Today was a big milestone — graduation day for Mamacita’s puppies. They left their cozy foster home and are now headed to the shelter, ready for their next chapter.

They’ll be spayed/neutered and fully vetted on Monday, and will be available for adoption on Wednesday, December 3rd.

If you’re interested in giving one of these little hippos a lifetime of love, please submit an application at: careofdc.org

Let’s get these babies the homes they deserve! 🏡✨

If you can't adopt, please help us by sharing this post. ❤️

There are a total of 10 puppies in this litter. There are 8 males and 2 females.

11/26/2025

Update on Lilly — The Newest Sorority Sweetheart! 💜

Lilly has officially joined the sisterhood at Marist University, where the ladies have opened their hearts and home to foster this incredible girl. She’s fit right in from day one!

This sweet pup is fully house-trained, a dream on the leash, and she adores everyone she meets, both people and other dogs.

Lilly has become a total campus celeb, soaking up all the love and attention at every event she attends. She’s fun, affectionate, and always ready to brighten someone’s day.

Lilly is hoping to find a forever family who will love her just as much as her sorority sisters do. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion, Lilly is your girl! 🐶💖

11/25/2025

🎄❤️ Holiday Wish: A Forever Home for a Very Special Mama Cat ❤️🎄

Meet our sweet 5-year-old mama Weaver a gentle, loving girl who arrived at our shelter pregnant and scared — but she quickly showed us just how incredible she is. She gave birth to three beautiful, healthy kittens and raised them with so much patience and affection. Now that her babies have found homes of their own, it’s her turn to be loved and cherished.

This wonderful mama is:

🐾 Calm, affectionate, and enjoys quiet company
🐾 A total sweetheart with a warm, gentle personality
🐾 Past the kitten stage but still playful in her own soft way
🐾 Ready for cozy naps, soft blankets, and her forever family

She has given so much love — now she deserves a home that will give it back.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference this holiday season, consider opening your heart and home to this amazing cat. She’s ready for her own happily-ever-after. 🎁✨

👉 Contact us to meet her today!
Apply to adopt at Careofdc.org
Let’s make her holiday wish come true. 🐱❤️

11/24/2025

Puppy Yoga is happening December 19th at River Valley Arts Center from 6–7 PM!

Come do yoga! Or just sit on your mat and play with puppies, we won’t judge.

Warning: Puppies may steal your heart (and your spot on the mat)

11/24/2025

Buddha’s 3-month anniversary with us is approaching, and while we aren’t celebrating the milestone, we are taking a moment to appreciate this incredible boy.

Buddha spends his days patiently waiting and the most beautiful thing about him is how calm and content he remains. He never seems stressed or overwhelmed. He’s simply grateful for the basics: his meals, a warm place to rest, and a little love from those who care for him.

He doesn’t ask for much. Buddha isn’t a high-energy dog; a short walk makes his whole day, and a few minutes in the play yard bring out glimpses of the happy, playful, gentle hunk of love he truly is. He’s relaxed around other dogs and has such an easygoing presence.

We can only imagine how peaceful and fulfilled he would be in a home of his own, snuggled up in his own bed, surrounded by a family who loves him. ❤️

Maybe, just maybe, Buddha’s dream will come true before his anniversary arrives.

If you’d like to meet Buddha or learn more about him, please send us a message or stop by Saturday(11/29) from 11–4!

Approved applications are required to adopt. You can find our adoption application at https://careofdc.org.

11/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in Sunday Social! We were able to get every single dog outside to enjoy fresh air, new sights, and lots of love. Thank you to everyone who showed up, your kindness gives our pups a real break from shelter life and brightens their spirits more than you know❤️

11/23/2025

Sunday Social is tomorrow!
Join us at the shelter from 2–5 PM for an afternoon of fun, fresh air, and happy pups. 🐾❤️
Come spend some time with our dogs, they love the company, and it’s a great way to brighten their day! Hope to see you there!

11/21/2025

Tomorrow is Adoption Day!
We’re rolling out the red carpet for our pups from 11–5 at 60 Smith Crossing Road, Wappingers Falls! Come hang out, get some puppy kisses, and maybe meet your new best friend!

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

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and help you meet your new best friend!

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P. O. Box 4
Wappingers Falls, NY
12590

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