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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 Diane's adoption status with email updates.
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Diane

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Border Collie

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Carol's adoption status with email updates.
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Carol

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Zelda's adoption status with email updates.
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Zelda

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Dingo's adoption status with email updates.
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Dingo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Selah's adoption status with email updates.
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Selah

American Bulldog

Female, 7 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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We'll also keep you updated on Rhiana's adoption status with email updates.
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Rhiana

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

American Bulldog

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

American Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Jackson, MS
We'll also keep you updated on Dale Earnhardt's adoption status with email updates.
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Dale Earnhardt

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Jackson, MS

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