Read about our former furbabies who have found their fur-ever homes!  Many thanks to those who open their homes to these babies!  Email your succussful CARA adoption story to us or send it to us on Facebook!  Don't forget to include a photo!

Lily Mae 2/18/12

Back in December Clara came to CARA to adopt a pet. She looked around and when she saw Willie Mae(now known as Lily Mae) she feel in love with her. Lily Mae is 9 years old but age didn't matter to Clara. They came to the shelter today and Lily Mae looks years younger. Thank you Clara for opening your heart and home to a senior dog.

Punkin 2/8/12

This is Punkin, formerly known at Cara as Goldie. She has slept in this bed with us since we brought her home. She is living the good life playing in a big back yard with her brother Patton and with her family in the house at night. We love her. Thanks Cara for all you do!!

Bob 2/8/12

From Elizabeth Kepner:  "Bob surveying his new kingdom".   Thanks you for giving Bob a great home!

Vinnie 1/26/12

From Sharon Harrelson Grubbs: "My sweet little Vinnie (y'all called him Bo) about to be 3 years from his got'cha date! Don't know what we'd do without him!!!" Thank you, Sharon, for giving him such a great home.

Baxter 1/23/12

From the Pace Family -- "And this precious little face belongs to our CARA boy, Baxter! He's a fantastic tri-pawed guy! He's not let becoming a tri-pawed (two months ago) slow him down even slightly. He quickly figured out how to manage EVERYTHING without the spare leg. He is the jokester of the house- has us laughing everyday."

Rudy 1/11/12

Dear CARA ~ Just wanted to stop by and give you a "heartfelt" thank you for bringing our precious RUDY into our lives. He was featured in the Clarion Ledger with the name of "PJ" and quickly became our Roo-Dog. When we got our precious bundle of joy, he was my therapy dog after an assault. He stayed by my side and would sleep across my heart practically 24/7. Rudy has given us so much joy and unconditional love, and there just aren't enough words to express our thanks for all you do. Please know that through you, Rudy helped save my life and gave me hope and faith again. Wishing you a wonderful 2012 and here to continue helping pets in need ~ pawhugs `n` luv, ang, Rudy and Friends for Patrick of Mississippi.

Abby 12/26/11

Gina writes "We adopted Beth Ann several months ago. This is Abby today with all of her toys and Christmas presents. We love her so much!"  Thank you for giving Abby her furever home!

Diesel and Baxter 12/26/11

"It's out first Christmas with the boys! Merry Christmas from our CARA boys Diesel and Baxter and their big, but little sister Layla!!" The Pace Family

Daisy Mae 12/21/11

From Vicki Dantone: "This is Daisy Mae (aka Rosebud when she was at CARA) We adopted her in May, 2010. She has brought us such joy. My other 2 Yorkies were very indifferent at first, but now they love her. Thank you, CARA!" Thank you, Vicki, for being such a good mom!

Maddie 12/21/11

From Carolyn Carter: "This is our little Maddie (Jada when she lived at CARA) who we adopted in June 2009. You can see she is a princess but she's no lady when it comes to bossing around her dachshund brothers." Thanks for sharing her photo, Carolyn. She looks great!

Lady 12/19/11

From Monika Halle: "This is Lady (CARA name Misty) that I adopted about 3 years ago... She is my sweet baby and I'm so thankful y'all took care of her until I could bring her home!" Thanks so much for giving Lady her furever home!

Molly 12/19/11

From Nancy Henderson: "So glad I got to meet Francis and all the precious people at CARA and Chapman's Saturday. He is absolutely beautiful and so sweet. I love my Cocker Spaniel, Molly, I got from Cara so much. I appreciate CARA for all they do for these precious Fur babies, and my sweet, precious Molly girl."  Thank you, Nancy, for giving Molly such a good life.

Ashton 12/08/11

From Amanda Holder: "I think Ashton has bonded with our maltipoo Ziggy, and our son, Lucas pretty well, huh? :) btw, he's the one in the t-shirt! Merry Christmas!" Merry Christmas to you and your family, Amanda, from CARA and thanks for including Ashton in your family.

Luigi 11/29/11

From Cris Thomas: “Molly and Lui (aka Luigi) wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! We adopted Lui (on right) from CARA in August of 2008 and he is doing great! He and Molly are best buds!" Thanks for sharing this lovely Christmas photo with us, Cris, and for giving Lui and Molly such a great life.

Hansel 11/21/11

From Molly Crawford: "Hansel has come out of his shell and is the sweetest dog. We couldn't have made a better choice. He is enjoying his new life as a couch potato, and hopefully we can make it back to CARA soon to find him a new friend:) Thank you again for all you do. Love, Molly and Adam" Thanks to both of you for letting Hansel into your hearts and home!

Velcro 11/6/11

Velcro was a long-time resident of the CARA cattery until he recently found his fur-ever home with the Boytes. Dee Boyte: "My husband is pictured with Velcro. :) He's doing great! I just wanted y'all to know. :) This was the day he came home with us. He's been playing and lounging on the couch. Oh, and attaching himself to us. We just ♥ him!" Thanks to the Boytes for welcoming Velcro into their home!

Bree 10/22/11

A dog that was at death's door just four months ago is now happy and healthy thanks to a local animal rescue and a loving new family.Bree was taken to Community Animal Rescue & Adoption, or CARA, in June with mange.  It wasn't certain Bree would live through the first night, but the staff at CARA immediately started working to bring her back to health."It was iffy at first, but she turned out beautifully," said shelter director Janet Madden.  After about a month at CARA, Bree was put in a foster home and eventually adopted by that family.  Madden said the loving home "did the trick" for Bree and is what turned this once tragic case into a success story.  "Happy endings is what we're all about," Madden said.

Read the full story on WLBT who featured Bree.

Brittany and Jag 10/16/11

These two dogs where both found in ditches on the side of the road at different times. We got them back to health Brittany has hw and a pin in her leg, Jag lost a eye and has scars on his head. But a wonderful man looked beyond and saw the beauty in their hearts. He looked with his heart. Today this is where these two dogs live. Brittany will be treated for hw next month also. What a happy ending to a tragic beginning. Thanks Ken for all you do!!!! Another CARA happy tail!!!!

Jake and Midnight 10/08/11

Little did Christie Smith know when she went to St. Luke's Blessing of the Animals on 10/08/11 that she would fall in love with Jake. She quickly came to the shelter to fill out an app. and learned that Jake had a best bud named Midnight. She also fell in love with Midnight and couldn't stand the thought of separating them. Jake and Midnight are 9 and 10 years old and were pets of the late Pat Sellers, co-founder of CARA. They have been at CARA for 5 years just waiting on that perfect home to live out their golden years and today was the day!!! Thank you, Christie. We couldn't be happier.