Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County - CARE of DC

10/12/2025

Join us for our Cat Open House on October 25th! Everyone’s welcome — but we suggest getting pre-approved first… you’re sure to fall in love! 🐾

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10/11/2025

🐾 It’s ADOPTION DAY 🐾

We are OPEN to the public today from 11am-3pm.

Come by and check out our adorable dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes 🏡

📍 60 Smithcrossing Rd. Wappingers Falls NY

10/10/2025

🐾❤️ Meet Brooke ❤️🐾

Say hello to Brooke, a beautiful 2 year old Belgian Malinois with a heart full of love!

Brooke is a gentle, affectionate girl who absolutely loves attention. Whether it’s cuddle time, playtime, or just being near her people, she’s happiest when she’s part of the action. She walks beautifully on the leash and is very attentive. She is always checking in with her people and eager to please.

This smart, loyal girl will make a wonderful companion for someone who can give her the love and attention she deserves. With her sweet personality, loving heart, and great leash manners, Brooke is ready to find her forever home!

If you’d like to meet Brooke or learn more about her, please send us a message or stop by tomorrow (10/11) from 11–3!

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

She can’t wait to meet you! 🐾❤️

10/10/2025

10/08/2025

This Friday, October 10th, we will be drawing the winning ticket for our Fall Raffle Basket live on FB.
There’s still time to enter for your chance to win — just visit our website careofdc.org to purchase your tickets. They are $1 each or 6 for $5. Be sure to note that your donation is for the raffle and include your phone number in the memo box. Every entry helps support the animals in our care, plus you could walk away with an amazing prize!

10/08/2025

Meet Cowboy 🤠 — the sweetest snuggler in town! This confident, smiley boy has an easygoing charm that wins hearts fast. Around one year old, he’s the perfect blend of young and playful, with just the right touch of puppy energy that keeps life fun. 💛

Cowboy loves being near his people, greeting you with tail wags and joy every time you walk through the door. He’s playful, loves toys and balls, and never guards them — just pure fun! He’s polite in the house, never destructive, and happy to hang in his space with a peanut-butter Kong while you’re away. ✨

He’s currently living in a dog rescue, so he’ll need some patience and gentle guidance as he adjusts to a home routine. He hasn’t had the full structure of family life yet, but with time, love, and consistency, he’ll shine even brighter. 🤎

He’s the perfect mix of gentle, responsive, and full of life — ready to be your loyal adventure buddy and cuddle companion.

📍Location: 60 Smith Crossing Road in Wappingers Falls

Please note: an approved application is required to adopt or foster.

Submit your application at careofdc.org

🐶 Come find your new best friend today!

10/08/2025

She was READY for her close up 😍📸

Lady has been with us at the shelter for 156, days after being surrendered by her family because she didn’t get along with their other dog 😔

Here’s what you should know about this sweet girl:
🐶 4 years old�🏡 Potty trained and very well-behaved in a home�👧 Loves all people — she’d even do great with kids!�🚫 Must be the only pet in the home

Lady is such a special pup who deserves the happy ending she’s been waiting for ❤️�
If you’re interested in giving her the forever home she deserves, please reach out today!
💻 Applications can be found on our website: CAREOFDC.ORG

‼️Please share this post to help Lady find her forever family! 🙏🏼

10/07/2025

🕸️🎃HALLOWEEN PUPPY YOGA 🎃🕸️
This month our puppy yoga is going to be even cuter— our puppies will be in costume for the class 🥰

Friday, October 17th from 6:30-7:30 pm!
Bring your own mat, and wear your spookiest yoga outfit 👻

👇🏼Sign up using the link below:
https://rivervalleyartscenter.com/events/rescue-puppy-yoga-October2025/

10/07/2025

Our sweet Tippy girl 💕

10/06/2025

A huge thank you to Dutchess Cruisers for having us at their car show yesterday! 🏁

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful event. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who stopped by our booth, we raised much-needed funds to help care for our pups 🙏🏼

Even more exciting — two of our dogs found their forever homes, and we received several new adoption applications for others who were with us at the event!
We’re incredibly thankful to our amazing community for your continued support. You make it possible for us to keep saving lives every day! 🐾❤️