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CARA

Animal shelter in Jackson, MS

CARA -- Community Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc., is a No Kill animal shelter located in Jackson, MS, that cares for an average of 160 animals daily. We do not receive any funding from the city, county, state or federal government and operate exclusively through the generosity of our community by private donations from individuals, businesses, & fundraising events. Our primary goals are to place our adoptable pets in loving, caring homes and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership including why spay/neuter is so important. Please donate to our cause and volunteer as we strive to better the lives of pets in Mississippi.

Contact Nikki Miles
Email cara@carams.org
Phone (601) 922-7575
Website
Address
960 N. Flag Chapel Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
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960 N. Flag Chapel Rd

Jackson, MS 39209

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Adoptable pets at CARA

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba Bear

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Hudson's adoption status with email updates.
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Hudson

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Duke 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke 2

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Wendy's adoption status with email updates.
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Wendy

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Drako's adoption status with email updates.
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Drako

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Australian Shepherd

Female, 11 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Macy Gray's adoption status with email updates.
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Macy Gray

Affenpinscher

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Jackson, MS
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Jackson MS and surrounding areas.

Additional adoption info

We require an application be submitted and reviewed by our Adoption Committee. Adoption fees that cover vaccination, spay and neuter services apply.

Adoption application

https://carams.org/adopt/dogs-and-cats/

https://www.carams.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1

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Pets at shelters & rescues near CARA

Mississippi Animal Rescue League

5221 Greenway Drive Ext,
Jackson, MS 39204

Bee is for Bully, Inc

P.O. Box 1182,
Clinton, MS 39060

Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter - City of Jackson Animal Shelter

140 Outer Circle,
Jackson, MS 39209

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

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Jude's adoption status with email updates.
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Jude

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Henry's adoption status with email updates.
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Henry

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Male, Adult
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Shep's adoption status with email updates.
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Shep

Akita/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Handsome's adoption status with email updates.
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Handsome

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Jackson, MS

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