Castaway Animals Rescue Effort

1328A West Sunshine Street Springfield, Missouri 65807

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort animal shelter in Springfield, MO

Springfield Shelters

(417) 875-6565 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today

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

About this shelter

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort in Springfield, MO

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) is a rescue organization located about 2 miles northeast of Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1992 by director Melissa Sartin, it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing animal cruelty and has grown into southwest Missouri's largest no-kill shelter, saving over 25,000 lives to date. The Adoption Center is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, giving visitors a chance to meet animals one-on-one before adoption. C.A.R.E. rescues around 1,000 animals a year—including dogs, cats, small mammals, horses, and pigs—and relies entirely on public donations, as it receives no city or state funding.

Before you go

Adopting from Castaway Animals Rescue Effort

Adoption process

Visit the adoption center in Springfield or view animals on Petfinder, then fill out an adoption application; counselors review it (sometimes including a home visit) to ensure a good match, and a minimum donation (around $100 for cats, $150 for dogs) applies along with proof of ID and, if renting, landlord approval, with a 30-day return grace period.

Service area: Springfield and southwest Missouri (Ozarks region, including near Aurora)
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals