Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) is making their Spring Fling debut this year! Their dedication to helping animals in need makes them a perfect addition to this year's rescue lineup.
CARA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-run organization that depends entirely on individual and corporate donations, as well as fundraising proceeds, to carry out its mission. They do not receive any funding from government agencies or national animal welfare organizations. The rescue is fortunate to have a compassionate and dedicated team of volunteers, board members, and supporters who make their life-saving work possible.
MISSION:
"To promote responsible pet ownership through humane education, and to provide shelter and care to domestic companion animals until a loving, responsible home can be found, or lost pets are reunited with their guardians."
The beginning of CARA started shortly after Dr. Ron Myres, DVM, opened his veterinary practice in Sanford, NC in 1977. One of Dr. Myres’ first clients was Pat Sprouse, who became close friends with Ron and his wife, Gail.
Sitting around a dinner table, they joined forces with Sissy and Poly Cohen and Diane and Rodney Harrill to form a team of caring people devoted to finding a solution to the growing population of homeless animals in Lee County.
Their collective efforts would later result in the beginning of the San-Lee Humane Society in the early 1980's, a facility that eventually became Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) in 2003. As one would expect, the number of homeless animals were more than they could handle effectively without a facility.
CARA continues to find loving forever homes for animals and is committed to a no-kill philosophy. It takes the dedication, generosity, caring and support of the community to allow CARA to do what it does. Since 2003 CARA has found homes for thousands of dogs and cats. Animals have been rehomed as far north as Vermont and as far south as Florida.
CARA has hosted countless community groups at the shelter as well as given humane education presentations at local schools and organizations.
"Adopt a pet today and find out what unconditional love is all about."
Adopt Chewbacca!
(currently available as of 3/31/25)
Think of a dog that you know. A perfect dog that you love so so much. A dog that is well behaved, sweet, goofy, adorable, and loving. A dog that you couldn’t imagine anyone not wanting. A dog that does well with most other dogs and well with kids. Just an amazing pup. Now imagine that dog finding themselves at a rescue and imagine that sweet dog sitting in their kennel, waiting for their furever home for almost a year.
That is unfortunately the reality for this sweet guy, Chewbacca. Everyone at CARA who knows Chewy just doesn’t understand it.
He’s an incredible guy who has had no interest. He makes friends with every human he meets. He’s truly incredible but so far, nobody has wanted to give him a chance. It is heartbreaking. Please don’t overlook this perfect gentleman! He will make a family SO happy.
Learn more or apply to adopt Chewbacca here!!
More Adoptable Pets!
( currently available as of 3/31/25)
See more adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption on their website, plus, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with their adoptable pups and events!
Find the Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption booth at Spring Fling to browse their collection of rescue merchandise, leashes, collars, and raffle basket!
Visit Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption at
Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser
Sunday, April 13, 2025
12-6 pm
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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