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Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (CARE)

Animal shelter in Ruskin, FL

We are a small, all volunteer and no-kill shelter with room for between 40-60 dogs and cats. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt homeless, abandoned, abused and relinquished animals and to operate a low cost spay-neuter clinic for low income residents. We have a 3 acre property with inside and outside kennel space and have 3 large dog play areas adjacent to the outside kennels. Our cattery consists of 3 large open bay rooms where cats are separated by age and allowed to roam free in the rooms and on their adjacent screened porches.

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1528 27th Street SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
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1528 27th Street SE

Ruskin, FL 33570

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

Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Ruskin, FL
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Meatball

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ruskin, FL
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Snowball

Pekingese

Female, Adult
Ruskin, FL

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Southern Hillsborough County and Norther Manatee County in Florida

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Adoption fees vary between small breed pets (puppies, kittens) and adult animals and range from $60-120. Senior discounts are available and all pets are up to date on vaccinations and are spayed/neutered.

Applicants must fill out application and provide vet reference information prior to being considered as adoption parents.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (CARE)

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Franklin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Port Richey, FL
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Brad

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
Sarasota, FL
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Bear - M

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Tampa, FL
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Baker II

Beagle

Male, Adult
Tampa, FL
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Angelina

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, Puppy
Tampa, FL
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Athena

Calico

Female, 8 mos
New Port Richey, FL

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