Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. AKA CARA

42 Deep River Road Sanford, North Carolina 27330

Dogs & Cats

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. AKA CARA animal shelter in Sanford, NC

Sanford Shelters

(919) 774-9433 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Today
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. AKA CARA in Sanford, NC

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. (CARA) is a rescue organization located in Sanford, North Carolina, about 35 miles northeast of Durham. It is open Wednesday through Friday from 3:00–7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at 42 Deep River Rd. CARA is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and placing companion dogs and cats into safe, responsible homes, with a mission to promote responsible pet ownership through humane education and to provide shelter and compassionate care to animals until they are adopted or reunited with their families. Every animal in CARA's care is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped before adoption, and CARA operates as an independent, volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, bequests, and special events.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Applicants fill out an online adoption application with no fee, which is reviewed within about 2-3 days; if approved, they receive an email with next steps and can schedule a meet-and-greet with the animal before finalizing the adoption.

Service area: North Carolina (based in Sanford, NC)
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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