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Chatham Animal Rescue and Education Animal rescue in Pittsboro, NC

The mission of Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) is to promote the health and safety of all dogs and cats in Chatham County, NC. CARE foster caregivers provide loving, stable homes to homeless cats and dogs, helping them become the best possible pets for their future forever families. CARE works with the Chatham County Animal Shelter to save the lives of unwanted cats and dogs, manages feral cat colonies, and serves as an educational resource. CARE’s Lillie’s Fund is a targeted spay/neuter program, subsidizing sterilization surgeries for pets owned by lower income families in Chatham County. CARE is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that has served the community since 1975 and relies on individual and corporate donors for support.

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Address
PO Box 610
Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Adoptable pets at Chatham Animal Rescue and Education

We'll also keep you updated on Laney's adoption status with email updates.
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Laney

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kelpie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kelpie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cherokee's adoption status with email updates.
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Cherokee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Agata's adoption status with email updates.
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Agata

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Good and Plenty's adoption status with email updates.
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Good and Plenty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rue's adoption status with email updates.
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Rue

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC

Rescue FAQs

Chatham County, NC

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

If you would like to meet a CARE foster animal, please complete an online application at www.chathamanimalrescue.org. Your application is then forwarded to the corresponding foster caregiver, who will contact you directly.

Adoption application

https://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-policies/

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We'll also keep you updated on Liberty Belle's adoption status with email updates.
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Liberty Belle

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MARTINE's adoption status with email updates.
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MARTINE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, < 1 month
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Care Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Care Bear

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Youngsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on PIE's adoption status with email updates.
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PIE

Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on NOVA's adoption status with email updates.
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NOVA

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Raleigh, NC

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