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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
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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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Raymond

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Jackson, MS
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Rivers

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Jackson, MS
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Jake

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs
Jackson, MS
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Betsie

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs
Jackson, MS
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Hazel Mae

American Bulldog

Female, 7 mos
Jackson, MS
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Mackie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Jackson, MS
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Jackson MS and surrounding areas.

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We require an application be submitted and reviewed by our Adoption Committee. Adoption fees that cover vaccination, spay and neuter services apply.

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https://carams.org/adopt/dogs-and-cats/

https://www.carams.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1

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Lois

American Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Jackson, MS
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Pistol Pete

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Jackson, MS
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Angel

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Jackson, MS
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Jordin Sparks

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Jackson, MS
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Sydney Gunner

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Jackson, MS
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Faith

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Jackson, MS

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