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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
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

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Huggie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Jackson, MS
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Bosco

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Jackson, MS
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Sophie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Jackson, MS
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Sage

American Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Jackson, MS
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Reggie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Jackson, MS
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Mackie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Jackson, MS

Shelter FAQs

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/

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Sophie Kurys

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Jackson, MS
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Reddington

Redbone Coonhound

Male, Young
Jackson, MS
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Ace

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Jackson, MS
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Jonathan

Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Jackson, MS
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Will Primos

Labrador Retriever/Collie

Male, Young
Jackson, MS
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Elisabeth Van Gogh

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Jackson, MS

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