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C.A.R.A. (Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption) C.A.R.A. We are only able to accept new pets as we have space, 609 E 5th St Tilton, IL Please call 217-655-4353 with any questions. On rare occasion a large dog.

is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit, no kill animal rescue dedicated to care for the animals in our facility all their natural life with hopes of finding them forever homes. is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit, No Kill animal shelter and rescue for homeless, injured/neglect. We do require a preapproved application before setting up an appointment to meet cats/kittens. We are open Tuesday through Saturday 1-4pm and other times by appointment. This is a great time to drop off donations and pick up or drop off an application. Please call ahead if making a drive to be sure it isn't a spay/neuter day or that we aren't out of the shelter on an errand. We have lots of kittens up to senior cats so please let us know what you are looking for and we will have a list of possibilities ready for you to meet. Occasionally we have a few puppies or small dogs. We are only set up to keep a few dogs, so check back often. Please note, we are an independent shelter and not an open intake shelter. We keep our pets for as long as they live or until they find homes, which keeps our shelter full. We will only be able to take in additional pets when we have adequate room for more. Thank you for your understanding.

Good Morning from Sweetheart, with her ear having a down day 🤗💕! Just one more day until our adoption event at Runnings ...
11/06/2026

Good Morning from Sweetheart, with her ear having a down day 🤗💕! Just one more day until our adoption event at Runnings in Tilton! We will be there from 10-1pm! See you then!

ADOPTION UPDATE!!We love happy news and are thankful to our wonderful adopters! Thank you Rin for taking the time to cho...
11/06/2026

ADOPTION UPDATE!!
We love happy news and are thankful to our wonderful adopters! Thank you Rin for taking the time to choose two black kittens who would be a perfect fit for your home. They are living their best life and have a wonderful forever planned with you!!

"Good morning CARA crew! It's Rin here with Magic and Sweet Pea. Here's some updated pictures 😊. They're both amazing little love bugs and they're loving their new home ☺️!"

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11/05/2026

Available Sweetheart enjoying a walk and a few days vacation from the shelter before the event! See you Saturday November 7th at Runnings in Tilton!

11/05/2026

ADOPTION UPDATE!!
Love these wonderful updates and love these kittens are in such great forever homes! Thank you, Hannah, for sending us the adorable videos of Starfire! Here's a word from her new mom,

"Hi! I just wanted to check in and give you a little update on Starfire. She’s been absolutely amazing with me; she’s extremely playful and loves her nighttime and morning cuddles. She has the lightest baby purr and is very talkative when she wants something. All around, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect best friend! Thank you so much❤️'

Details will be added soon! Current as of 11-5-2026Each cat has a description listed under their photo or will soon.C.A....
11/05/2026

Details will be added soon!
Current as of 11-5-2026
Each cat has a description listed under their photo or will soon.

C.A.R.A. Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption is located at 609 E 5th St, Tilton, IL 61833

Please call 217-655-4353 or 217-799-8858 with any questions.

Please email [email protected] for an application.

We are open to the public Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday noon-4 and other times by appointment for donation drop offs, spay/neuter sign ups, questions, and to fill out applications.

We do require a pre-approved application and an appointment to meet the pets.

If you are interested in volunteering or fostering, we'd love to talk with you!

Look who got both ears up today! Adoptable Sweetheart! 💕 She will be at Runnings this Saturday in Tilton from 10-1pm! An...
11/05/2026

Look who got both ears up today! Adoptable Sweetheart! 💕 She will be at Runnings this Saturday in Tilton from 10-1pm! And see the cute heart on her nose?

AVAILABLE Beautiful Estee is a 9 month old petite female and she's ready for a home. She is very sweet but hangs back at...
11/05/2026

AVAILABLE
Beautiful Estee is a 9 month old petite female and she's ready for a home. She is very sweet but hangs back at first while the friendly kittens rush to greet everyone. She is in a free roaming room and gets along with everyone. She's spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.

Please email [email protected] for an application and contact 217-799-8858 or 217-655-4353 with any questions. We are located at 609 East 5th Street Tilton IL 61833.

ADOPTION UPDATE!!We love when we open our emails and have great reports on the adopted pets that left CARA. Thank you s...
11/04/2026

ADOPTION UPDATE!!
We love when we open our emails and have great reports on the adopted pets that left CARA. Thank you so much Angela for sending in these updates on Georgia, Now Jessie Jane! Here's a few words from her new mom sent a few weeks apart,

"She is absolutely lovely and is already quite comfortable in her new home; purring like a little engine from the get go. She’s still not sure about the dogs but I think they will become friends in no time!
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Hello! I just wanted to reach out and let you know that Jessie Jane (formerly known as Georgia) has settled in wonderfully in our home. We just love her to pieces! 🩷 Thank you for helping us find the perfect addition to our family zoo! 😊 We appreciate the organization and all you do for the animals in our community!"

Just 3 more days until this guy will be at Runnings in Tilton! Quinn needs to find his forever home and it would be gre...
11/04/2026

Just 3 more days until this guy will be at Runnings in Tilton!
Quinn needs to find his forever home and it would be great if he was home for the holdiays. This beautiful and loveable guy came to us as a puppy age 4-6 months old and has been with us for almost 12 months. That's a long time in a shelter for any dog. He walks great on a leash and loves walks. Quinn loves blanket/couch time with humans, cuddles, and feeling loved. He rides wonderful in a car and has gone on many adventures with volunteers to parks, hiking trails, to visit Grandma, and to several adoption events. He is great with all the people he meets.

He does get along well with dogs he has met. He has been nonreactive to cats in a volunteer's home, but has also lunged to chase small critters on a walk a few times so he needs an adjustment time and we think he will do well.

He is looking for a home where he can get lots of love, be active, and a yard to enjoy. If you love beautiful husky dogs, want a best and loyal friend, and have the perfect place for Quinn, please let us know. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. Quinn also doesn't have the normal husky fur so he's a little less insulated.

Please email [email protected] for an application. If you have any questions, please contact 217-799-8858 or 217-655-4353. We are located at 609 East 5th Street Tilton, IL 61833.
Please share and let's find this guy a happy home for the holidays.

See more photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/CaraRescue/posts/pfbid02o3xusBW69ysYsKyHQcY5SPj3zKnHfEGhe7GpELWaCYGeoazJrS2G3X49k3kBvDmpl

Just 3 more days till our Adoption Event at Runnings in Tilton! The sweetest 4 month old baby, Sweetheart, will be there...
11/04/2026

Just 3 more days till our Adoption Event at Runnings in Tilton! The sweetest 4 month old baby, Sweetheart, will be there. She is kennel trained, super smart and will house train quickly with a routine. She understands "go potty" when you take her out. She loves people but can be a little timid at first in a new setting. She just wants to feel safe. She will warm up quickly when loved. She gets along with other friendly dogs and hasn't been off leash with cats. She loves toys, soft blankets, snuggles, and is such a good girl. Sweetheart will be spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations before the adoption is final. She came to us with a serious leg injury and was taken to a veterinarian right away. They did an amazing job and saved her leg. Currently she has pins and will need to be checked over the next six months so we are looking for a foster to adopt until she's all clear. A shelter is no place for a puppy to grow and we are asking you to share and help us find her forever home. Come and meet her Saturday at Runnings and fill out an application or email [email protected].

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609 E 5th Street
Tilton, IL
61833

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+12176554353

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