About Us

CARA is...

  • Operated by volunteers & part-time employees
  • Supported by private donations from individuals, businesses, & fund raising events
  • Receives no funds from the city, county, state or federal government
  • Recognized as an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau


The Primary Goals of CARA are...

  • To place our adoptable animals into loving, caring homes
  • Supporting spay/neuter programs and ensuring that all animals in our care are spayed and neutered prior to adoption.
  • Promote responsible pet ownership
  • Teach communities the proper care & treatment of all pets & why spay/neuter is important

 

SHELTER HOURS:

Mon. - Tues. & Fri.- Sat. (12 pm - 5 pm)

Wed., Thurs. & Sun. Afternoons (By Appt.)

Address : 960 N. Flag Chapel Rd., Jackson, MS 39209

Map and Directions to CARA

Mailing address : P. O. Box 231, Clinton, MS 39060

Phone: (601) 922-7575

Email: cara@carams.org

CARA STAFF:
Janet Madden, Shelter Director
Hollie McClelland, Assistant Shelter Director
Lynn Shaw, Kennel Manager
Peggy Harrell, Cat Manager
Sharon Sowell, Office Manager
Jerri Bennett, Executive Director

Pet of the Week

Cat of the Week

Harlequin is a female black and white tuxedo longhair who is about 2 years old. She is very good with people but needs to be in a single cat household.

 Dog of the Week

Ralphie is a male Schnauzer mix who is about 1.5 years old. He was adopted as a puppy but recently brought back to the shelter due to the owner's personal circumstances. Ralphie has a good temperament and deserves a loving home.

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601-922-7575

cara@carams.org
960 N. Flag Chapel Rd., Jackson, MS 39209

Shelter Hours:
Mon.- Tues., Fri.- Sat.(12 pm - 5 pm):
Wed., Thurs., Sun. Afternoons (By Appt.):
Map and directions:

Pet of the Week: Fridays at 12:30 WLBT-TV3: