LIVES SAVED
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
- Support spay/neuter programs and ensure 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
Mailing address : P. O. Box 231, Clinton, MS 39060
Phone: (601) 922-7575
CARA STAFF:
Janet Madden, Shelter Director
Hollie McClelland, Assistant Shelter Director
Peggy Harrell, Cat Manager
Sharon Sowell, Office Manager
The 2014-15 Board of Directors:
Valerie Hicks, Chairman
Lea Ann Craig, Vice Chair
Ann Somers, Secretary
Bertha Gordon, Treasurer
Janet Madden, Shelter Director
Denise Cantrell , Executive Director
Board Members:
Jack Welch
Laura Lillard
Cristy Bullock
Marita Smith
Candice Barber
Liz Kepner
Rick Terry
Karen Goodman
John Holloway
Link to our financial statements -- CARA_FIN_2012.pdf
Link to our BBB Annual Report for CARA 2011 -- BBB_Annual_CARA_2011
Pet of the Week
Joy is a female domestic shorthair who is about 2 years old. She is a sweet girl who gets along with other cats but is afraid of children. Joy would love to become your lap cat. If you are interested in Joy, please click on the link below.
Solomon (m), Suki (f), and Simone (f) are German Shepherd mixes, about 3 and half months old. They are happy, well tempered pups who are hoping for a home and family of their very own. If you are interested in adopting, please click on the link below.
Contact Us Online Form
601-922-7575
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:
This program has provided funds for over 60 animal organizations around the state of Mississippi, primarily with their spay/neuter efforts. By promoting this fund, we are helping animals all over our state. Click here or on the image above.
