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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 Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Boxer

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Dalton's adoption status with email updates.
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Dalton

Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 yrs 8 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Nutmeg's adoption status with email updates.
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Nutmeg

American Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

American Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Sage's adoption status with email updates.
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Sage

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Belgian Malinois

Male, 13 yrs 4 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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We'll also keep you updated on Miley's adoption status with email updates.
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Miley

Cattle Dog

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Beagle

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

American Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Jackson, MS

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