CARE Humane Society

1140 Ware Drive Auburn, Alabama 36832
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
CARE Humane Society animal shelter in Auburn, AL
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  4. Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  5. Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  6. Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  7. Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Today

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

CARE Humane Society in Auburn, AL

CARE Humane Society, located in Auburn, Alabama, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM and sits roughly 30 miles east of Columbus, Georgia. Formerly known as Lee County Humane Society, the organization serves Auburn and Opelika residents with programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty and neglect, provide medical care, and offer safety-net services for pet families in need. CARE cares for nearly 3,000 homeless animals each year through adoption, foster, and volunteer programs, and reports having provided lifesaving care to more than 100,000 pets over the past 50 years.

Before you go

Adopting from CARE Humane Society

Adoption process

Browse available pets online or visit the shelter in person, then submit a dog or cat adoption application; you must bring photo ID (and a collar/leash for dogs or a carrier for cats), and renters must provide proof from their landlord or rental agency allowing pets.

Service area
Auburn and Opelika, Alabama (Lee County)
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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