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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.

Contact
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 Black Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Black Bean

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

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 WALL-E's adoption status with email updates.
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WALL-E

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Roxboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ham Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Ham Biscuit

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Joshua's adoption status with email updates.
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Joshua

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Day Day's adoption status with email updates.
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Day Day

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Asheville's adoption status with email updates.
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Asheville

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy Sally

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Garner, NC

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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