Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption

06/02/2026

Snack time has arrived... and these little crackers are absolutely irresistible 🥹🐾

Introducing Cheez-It (gray and tan female), Triscuit (female tortie), and Chicken Biskit (black male) — three adorable kittens with names almost as cute as their faces!

These tiny cuties are super sweet, snuggly, and playful. Whether they're chasing toys, exploring their surroundings, or curling up for a nap, they know how to make everyone around them smile.

A kind-hearted Good Samaritan took them in and helped get them to safety, and now they're ready for the next chapter: finding loving forever homes of their own. 💛

Cheez-It, Triscuit, and Chicken Biskit are microchipped and up to date on vaccines.

Apply to adopt them now to help speed up the process, or come meet them during our open hours! The adoption application can be found here: https://www.cara-nc.org/forms/form?formid=7475

Because kittens this cute tend to get adopted quickly, we do recommend emailing us ahead of time to make sure they're still available.

Which cracker-themed cutie is your favorite? 🧀🐱✨

Open Hours:
Wed-Fri 3-7pm
Sat 10am-2pm

42 Deep River Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330

06/02/2026

This is one of our largest Fundraisers of the year! Come Run, Race , Walk , Jog ! Great event for the whole family! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/Sanford/CARARUNForTheirLives

Come Run, Walk, Jog For Their Lives! stroller friendly ! And of course ( leashed) dogs are most welcome to participate!! 🐾

06/02/2026

How is Brown Sugar still looking for a home? 🥺

She’s every bit as sweet as her name implies and somehow even more beautiful in person.

At just 1½ years old and 56 lbs, Brown Sugar is a stunning young mama with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She’s both dog and cat friendly, making her a wonderful fit for many different families.

Before coming to us, Brown Sugar had a rough start to life. She was living in a trailer park, being mistreated while trying to care for her puppies. Despite everything she endured, she has never stopped being kind.

Over time, she has really opened up to our staff and volunteers, showing us just how sweet, loving, and grateful she is. She’s a quiet girl who cherishes every bit of affection she receives, and watching her learn to trust and enjoy life has been incredibly rewarding.

Now it’s her turn.

Most of her puppies have found homes and we would love nothing more than to see this deserving mama finally get the happy ending she’s been waiting for. 💛

Brown Sugar will be spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines before adoption.

Please help us find this special girl the loving forever home she deserves.

Apply to adopt her today (link is in the comments) or come meet her during open hours.

Wed-Fri 3-7pm
Sat 10am-2pm

42 Deep River Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330

06/01/2026

Four years ago, Ziggy (formerly Mellow Mushroom) left the rescue and went home with a family of his own. We truly thought he had found his happily ever after.

A few weeks ago, everything changed.

After getting into an altercation with another cat in the home, Ziggy was abruptly returned to us. Now, at 4 years old, he finds himself back at the rescue, confused, stressed, and wondering where his family went. 💔

The thing is, Ziggy is not a bad cat. In fact, he's incredibly handsome, sweet, affectionate, and loves people. He simply needs to be the only cat in the home where he can feel safe, comfortable, and not have to compete with other felines.

Life at the rescue has been hard on him. After spending nearly his entire life in a home, the shelter environment is overwhelming and stressful. What Ziggy needs most is a loving family willing to give him the forever commitment he thought he already had.

He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Most importantly, he is ready to love someone with his whole heart again.

Please help us find Ziggy the permanent home he deserves—the kind where "forever" really means forever. 🖤

Apply to adopt him now (link is in the comments) or come meet him during open hours.

Wed-Fri 3-7pm
Sat 10am-2pm

42 Deep River Rd.
Sanford, NC 27330

05/31/2026

Come join us for our next Quarters for CARA event today!

The event starts at 3pm and doors open at 2pm for mingling and shopping!

Bring your quarters, good vibes, and fun!

We can't wait to see everyone!

05/30/2026

Some Saturday cuteness brought to you by Lobster 🦞 … eeeek 🥰

We could always use more litter and wet kitten food if anyone is able to donate!

We are open wed-Fri 3-7 and Sat. 10-2
Donations can always be dropped off or shipped to 42 Deep River Road Sanford NC 27330

05/30/2026

Small female found in Sanford.
Please contact us if you recognize her.
[email protected]
919-774-9433
We are open Wed-Fri 3-7 AND 10-2 Saturday

Please spread the word so we can reunite this found dog with its family! FOUND on May 28, 2026 in Sanford, NC 27332 near Jonesboro Ridge apmts

Description:

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72945208

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf

⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

05/30/2026

Come join us for our next Quarters for CARA event!

The next Quarters event is tomorrow Sunday, May 31st at the Stevens Center on Kelly Drive!

Bring your quarters, good vibes, and fun!

We can't wait to see everyone!

05/30/2026

Thank you everyone. Two people have posted saying this has been ordered and will be here Tuesday, so we no longer are in need of one. It is so appreciated. :)

Good Morning Friends. Our newest resident, George, is asking for some help. He could really use a bigger litter box. The one we have is xl, but it is just a little too small for him. If anyone could please be willing to purchase the one in the link he would greatly appreciate it. It definitely would make his life a little easier.

https://a.co/d/0a5Ed5ne

05/30/2026

Say hello to Kit Kat 🥹🐾

This adorable little gray kitten may be tiny, but she has a huge personality! Kit Kat is estimated to be about 6 weeks old and is the perfect combination of playful, sweet, and snuggly. And if you think she's cute in these photos, just wait until you see her in person. 💕

Kit Kat's story started when she was found as a stray at a gym and brought to All Animals Veterinary Hospital. Thankfully, she is now safe, loved, and getting the care she needs while she waits for her forever family.

She won't be ready to go home for a couple more weeks, but we are accepting adoption applications now so she can start looking for the perfect match.

With her adorable face, playful spirit, and love of cuddles, we have a feeling this little girl won't stay available for long. 🐱✨

Apply to adopt Kit Kat today! https://www.cara-nc.org/forms/form?formid=7475