C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue

C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue If you'd like to help us save more lives, please visit www.carerescue.org/donate :) We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. C.A.R.E. Sunshine St.).
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We are a non-profit organization founded in 1992 by Director Melissa Sartin dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We have an inspected and licensed facility that is in good standing with the state. Our animals are never euthanized for cage space, nor are they every transported to another facility for disposal. Every animal is cared for until the right family comes long to take them ho

me. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. This center is open to the public Thursday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. also has a sanctuary located near Aurora MO. This is where we treat incoming animals in our clinic, and house our special needs animals, or those that may need a longer rehabilitation time before being placed for adoption. Often these animals were rescued from terrible situations and require a little TLC before they become ready to go to a family. We also care for our more unusual rescues there, such as goats, pigs, iguanas, ducks, horses and more animals that need the open space the sanctuary provides. relies solely on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. We are not city or state funded and all donations are tax deductible. All of our pets are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. We support early-age spay/neuter programs for shelters. Spaying/neutering prior to adoption is the only way to guarantee that none of our shelter animals will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. We also employ an application process that helps us better match pets and people. Prospective adopters are carefully screened to ensure that we find the best fit possible for the animal, based on the needs and personality of each individual dog or cat. does not accept in animals from the public. We rescue animals from kill shelters that would otherwise be destroyed. Please do not ask us to take in an animal. Visit our lost and found animals page to learn more.

⭐️Today’s the day… I’m adopted!❤️Maximus officially found his forever home. On his way out the door, one of our cats hea...
08/07/2025

⭐️Today’s the day… I’m adopted!❤️

Maximus officially found his forever home. On his way out the door, one of our cats heard him say, “I may have come from a shelter, but now I’m someone’s whole world.”. How woke & wise. Happy adoption day, Maximus! You are why our volunteers do what they do! Adios, amigo!

Watch out world — I’m home. 🏡🐾

🐾 Rescue Wednesday ❤🐶🐱Thanks to your incredible support, 32 dogs and cats were rescued this week! These young lives now ...
08/06/2025

🐾 Rescue Wednesday ❤🐶🐱

Thanks to your incredible support, 32 dogs and cats were rescued this week! These young lives now have a second chance—but with so many more still waiting and hoping to be saved, there’s no time to rest.

Our local animal control is overflowing, and C.A.R.E. is constantly at full capacity. Every foster home and kennel is full. Our team works tirelessly—morning and night, 7 days a week—doing everything they can to help. The pound remains packed with animals, still hoping for their chance at life.

We’re deeply grateful for the community’s support that allows us to keep going. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, it’s easier than you think:
👉 Donate. Foster. Adopt. Volunteer.
www.carerescue.org/donate

👉 FOSTERS URGENTLY NEEDED
www.carerescue.org/foster

Every new foster home opens the door to save one more life. We provide all medical care and supplies—you provide the love and a safe place to land. Just a few weeks in your home can change a pet’s entire future.

🐾 Ready to Foster or Adopt?
Visit: www.carerescue.org/matchme

❤️ Can’t foster or adopt, but still want to help?
Join our incredible volunteer team:
www.carerescue.org/volunteer

📍 Adoption Center:
1328 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
🕚 Open 7 Days a Week | 11 AM – 7 PM

Stop by—we’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you discover how you can make a difference.

From all of us at C.A.R.E.—thank you for believing in second chances. 💞

🚨 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED 🚨This sweet girl was picked up by Animal Control after being hit by a car. 💔 She has a hairline f...
08/06/2025

🚨 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED 🚨

This sweet girl was picked up by Animal Control after being hit by a car. 💔 She has a hairline fracture above her left wrist, right at the growth plate. Fortunately, the vet believes she can recover fully with 5–6 weeks of strict kennel rest — but animal control is not the right environment for a healing pup.

🏡 She needs a calm, loving foster home where she can safely rest and begin her journey to recovery!

🔸 ID: 46993
🔸 Female
🔸 Hound mix
🔸 6–8 months old
🔸 46 lbs
🔸 Friendly, and ready to heal with your help

🙏 Please consider opening your heart and home to her.

📲 Apply to foster today:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAST/Dog

❤️ Join our lifesaving team — and help this beautiful soul on her road to recovery.

😁HIIIIII! My name is Midnight, and I'm a vivacious 2-year-old female Lab/Hound mix weighing in at about 63 pounds. Know ...
08/05/2025

😁HIIIIII! My name is Midnight, and I'm a vivacious 2-year-old female Lab/Hound mix weighing in at about 63 pounds. Know what that means?!?! My adoption fee is WAIVED, thanks to the Adopt Big, Save Bigger adoption event! Myself, along with ALL of my 50lb+ friends qualify for the waived fee event, so please come by and adopt one (or two) of us today.
Oh, a little more about myself? I don't mind if I do! 😁 I'm a playful goofball with silly antics sure to keep you smiling allllll daaaaay long. I'd consider myself the life of the party—always eager to meet new people and quickly make friends. My friendly, outgoing personality makes me a hit wherever I go!
I have a zest for life, and would be the perfect companion for someone with an active lifestyle. Hiking, playing fetch, exploring the neighborhood—you name it, I'm in... as long as it’s fun!
Oh, oh, I also get along wonderfully with other dogs. So, whether I'm romping with a canine buddy or joining a group walk, I always fit right in and have a blast!
So, if you're looking for a joyful, energetic, and dog-friendly pup to share your adventures with, what are you waiting for! There's no better time than the present to meet me. And don't forget... My adoption is free to the first approved adopter! I can't wait to fall in love with you!
❤Midnight

🐶🐱 ADOPTED 🐱🐶Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Angel, Avery, Darcy, Dorito, Dusk, Elanor, Flower, Ghos...
08/04/2025

🐶🐱 ADOPTED 🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Angel, Avery, Darcy, Dorito, Dusk, Elanor, Flower, Ghost, Goblin, Jigna, Jillian, Jolene, Morado, Reese, Roo, Ryan, Seven, Sprite, Violet, and Winston the second chance they deserve! We are incredibly grateful that you have opened your hearts and homes to these wonderful pets 🤗
If you're looking to foster or adopt, we can help you out! Our adoption center is open 7 days a week from 11am-7pm! You can also find MANY of our animals at https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=MO440&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added with more added every week! If you're interested in fostering or adopting, you can find our matchmaking form here: https://www.carerescue.org/matchme . We would love the chance to help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob

🐾✨ Why Adopt a Big Dog? ✨🐾Because behind those giant paws is a heart even bigger. 🥳Our Adoption Center is FULLY stocked ...
08/04/2025

🐾✨ Why Adopt a Big Dog? ✨🐾
Because behind those giant paws is a heart even bigger.

🥳Our Adoption Center is FULLY stocked with the CUDDLIEST weighted blankets on the market AND our waived Adoption fees beat any coupon offer in your Bed Bath & Beyond’s Christmas catalog.🎄🤪

☺️Our sales pitch? BIG loyalty and the BIGGEST SNUGGLES!

🖊️Disclosure: Sure, they might take up more couch space… but they’ll also…well they’ll always take up space on your couch you’ll never get back. 🛋️ 🐾

💥 NOW through August 10th, Adoption fees are 100% waived for dogs 50 lbs+🐶💕
(Of course, donations are always welcome)💙

🦴 When you adopt, your new best friend will come:
✔️ Spayed/Neutered
✔️ Up-to-date on vaccinations
✔️ Microchipped
✔️ Heartworm tested
✔️ Current on monthly preventative

🐶 Every adoption opens space for us to save another life.

💖 Give a big dog the loving home they DESERVE! 🏡

📍 C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue
1328 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
🕚 Open Daily | 11 AM – 7 PM

With our WAIVED adoption fees for our big dogs the cats are feeling jealous! While their adoption fees are NOT waived th...
08/03/2025

With our WAIVED adoption fees for our big dogs the cats are feeling jealous! While their adoption fees are NOT waived they are still waiting (NOT so patiently I will say) for their families. Stop by and meet your new best friend, cat or dog today at 1328 W. Sunshine before 7 to join in on the fun!

🌸 Flower is adopted! 🖤Black dogs like Flower often wait longer in shelters — a trend known as Black Dog Syndrome.Quick f...
08/03/2025

🌸 Flower is adopted! 🖤
Black dogs like Flower often wait longer in shelters — a trend known as Black Dog Syndrome.

Quick facts:
🐾 Black dogs are adopted less often.
🐾 They’re harder to photograph.
🐾 Unfair myths make them seem “scary.”

But Flower proved she is just as worthy of true love & a forever home as her brown, white, spotted & goofy looking shelter pals.🫶

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Courage can’t help but to pout… His roommate was adopted and he was really hoping he would have found his forever family...
08/02/2025

Courage can’t help but to pout… His roommate was adopted and he was really hoping he would have found his forever family by now. He’s just a big goofy guy full of love and kisses for his human friends and a huge heart for supporting any new dog friends at the adoption center. He has been looked over through several roomies, but is always ready to welcome our new rescues and show them the ropes. He would be an awesome companion for a lonely pup at home or a teacher for any dog who’s not confident in themselves. Please consider welcoming Courage or any of C.A.R.E.s adoptable pets into your life.
BONUS for you ALL dogs at the Adoption Center over 50 # have waived adoption fees! So you take home a fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, microchipped, Heartworm negative, parasite treated dog FREE!
Stop by before 7 to take home you’re perfect match today🫶🏻

🌸 Meet Clara! 🌸This sweet, young lady has been waiting 122 days for a forever home but we just know her future family is...
08/01/2025

🌸 Meet Clara! 🌸
This sweet, young lady has been waiting 122 days for a forever home but we just know her future family is out there, WAITING for her!

Clara loves to explore—whether it’s sniffing out new trails or soaking up the sun on walks with her favorite people. She’s playful, gentle, and great with other dogs and would make an awesome addition to a loving family. When it’s rainy or cold, she’s all about cozy snuggles inside. 💕

She’s affectionate, friendly, and ready to give her heart to a home that will cherish her in return. Clara truly is a loving companion for all seasons. A dog who will make a house a home💓

💥 And here’s the big news:
During our Adopt BIG, Save BIG event, Clara’s adoption fee is completely waived! That’s right—you can bring home this amazing girl at no cost. 🐾

✅ Clara is:
✔️ Spayed
✔️ Vaccinated
✔️ Heartworm tested
✔️ Microchipped
(And on the smaller side of 50pounds)

All she’s missing is you.

👉 Fill out a quick match form to get pre-approved:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAST/Dog

Let’s help Clara’s wait come to an end. Please share her story or come meet her—your new best friend could be waiting.
🤍Annie

🐾✨You stopped by the shelter to look at dogs. You left with Seven.🫣7️⃣🐾 Proof that one dog can complete your whole pack....
07/31/2025

🐾✨You stopped by the shelter to look at dogs. You left with Seven.🫣7️⃣🐾 Proof that one dog can complete your whole pack.🫶You’re one in a million, Seven! Happy Adoption Day!🥳💕

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1328 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO
65807

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by Director Melissa Sartin dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We have an inspected and licensed facility that is in good standing with the state. We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. Our animals are never euthanized for cage space, nor are they every transported to another facility for disposal. Every animal is cared for until the right family comes long to take them home. C.A.R.E. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. Sunshine St.). This center is open everyday from 10am to 6pm. C.A.R.E. also has a sanctuary located near Aurora MO. This is where we treat incoming animals in our clinic, and house our special needs animals, or those that may need a longer rehabilitation time before being placed for adoption. Often these animals were rescued from terrible situations and require a little TLC before they become ready to go to a family. We also care for our more unusual rescues there, such as goats, pigs, iguanas, ducks, horses and more animals that need the open space the sanctuary provides. C.A.R.E. relies solely on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. We are not city or state funded and all donations are tax deductible. All of our pets are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. We support early-age spay/neuter programs for shelters. Spaying/neutering prior to adoption is the only way to guarantee that none of our shelter animals will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. We also employ an application process that helps us better match pets and people. Prospective adopters are carefully screened to ensure that we find the best fit possible for the animal, based on the needs and personality of each individual dog or cat. C.A.R.E. does not accept in animals from the public. We rescue animals from kill shelters that would otherwise be destroyed. Please do not ask us to take in an animal. Visit our lost and found animals page to learn more.