Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption - Where Pets are Family
- laura44253
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) is back at Spring Fling 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."
Adoptable Highlight: Sonny!
Sonny is a Cane Corso Mastiff mix looking for his forever home!
"I am a sweet pup who loves being with my people, although no children in the home please. I need an owner with experience, and I need an active home. I would love to have a big fenced in back yard please. I just want a place to be able to live out the rest of my amazing life in relaxation and full of love."
Learn more about Sonny on Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption's website!
Rescue Highlights!
More Adoptable Pets!
( available as of 4/10/26)
From top to bottom, left to right meet: Squirrel, SugarPlum, Jack Skeleton, and Catniss! Click on their picture to learn more about them!
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 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12-6 pm
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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