C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue

Rescue Rehab Adoption

You can help us today! Go to www.carerescue.org to learn more, donate and volunteer!

Rescue as many adoptable animals from "death row" as we can properly care for.
Provide medical treatment to sick or injured stray animals.
Combine an aggressive spay/neuter program with a high volume adoption program, while providing quality lifetime care for unadopted pets.
Network with and provide a rescue service for other shelters, ultimately reducing the kill-rate in Southwest Missouri.

We are a non-profit organization founded in 1992 by Director Melissa Sartin dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We have an inspected and licensed facility that is in good standing with the state. We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. Our animals are never euthanized for cage space, nor are they every transported to another facility for disposal. Every animal is cared for until the right family comes long to take them home.

C.A.R.E. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. Sunshine St.). This center is open everyday from 10am to 6pm. C.A.R.E. also has a sanctuary located near Aurora MO. This is where we treat incoming animals in our clinic, and house our special needs animals, or those that may need a longer rehabilitation time before being placed for adoption. Often these animals were rescued from terrible situations and require a little TLC before they become ready to go to a family. We also care for our more unusual rescues there, such as goats, pigs, iguanas, ducks, horses and more animals that need the open space the sanctuary provides.

C.A.R.E. relies solely on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. We are not city or state funded and all donations are tax deductible.

All of our pets are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. We support early-age spay/neuter programs for shelters. Spaying/neutering prior to adoption is the only way to guarantee that none of our shelter animals will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem.

We also employ an application process that helps us better match pets and people. Prospective adopters are carefully screened to ensure that we find the best fit possible for the animal, based on the needs and personality of each individual dog or cat.

C.A.R.E. does not accept in animals from the public. We rescue animals from kill shelters that would otherwise be destroyed. Please do not ask us to take in an animal. Visit our lost and found animals page to learn more.

Adoption Policy

All animals are spayed / neutered before they are available for adoption. This helps reduce pet overpopulation in the Ozarks...

Adoption Application

Zach

Hello, I'm Zach, your future feline friend. My days are spent lounging and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. I'm...

Romeo

Hello there, I'm Romeo, a young chap with a heart full of love. My days are spent playing and cuddling...

Thunderbolt

Hello there, I'm Thunderbolt! I'm a young, playful guy with an abundance of energy. My big ears are always on...

Missy

Hello there, I'm Missy. I'm a gentle and calm companion, perfect for someone who appreciates the finer, quieter moments in...

Ezra

Hi, I'm Ezra! My days are filled with boundless energy and an insatiable curiosity. I love exploring every nook and...

Clara

Hello, I'm Clara! I'm a young girl, and I'm full of energy and curiosity. I love exploring new smells and...

Elijah

Hi, I'm Elijah! My world is full of wonder, every scent and sound is an adventure waiting to be discovered....

Shilo

Hi there, I'm Shilo. I'm just a happy, sweet girl looking for someone to share all my love with. I...

Pepper

Hi, I'm Pepper! I'm just a puppy, but I'm quite smart and love to learn new things! I'm super sweet...

Calla Lilly

Meet Calla, At one year old and just 35 pounds, she has an adorable energy about her that manifests in...

Sunny

Hello there, I'm Sunny! My days are filled with fun and joy, and I can't wait to share them with...

Cha Chi

Meet Cha Chi, a 3-month-old Lab mix who is eager to share his boundless affection with a loving family. His...

Blaze

Hi there, I'm Blaze! A 3 month old Plott hound/Bluetick hound mix. I'm friendly, smart, playful, sweet, and gentle. My...

Millie

Hi there, I'm Millie! I'm a playful Plott hound/Bluetick hound mix puppy with a gentle nature. I'm just 3 months...

Joni

Meet Joni, a 3-month-old Lab mix. Her personality shines with her friendly, smart, playful, and cuddly nature. Joni's favorite pastime...

Pluto

Meet Pluto, a 3-month-old Plott hound/Bluetick hound mix who is ready to be your new best friend! This charming pup...

Anabelle

Hello, I'm Anabelle, a Plot hound/Bluetick hound mix. At just 3 months old, I'm full of energy and love exploring....

Murphy

Hello there, I'm Murphy! A 3-month-old Plott hound/Bluetick hound mix. My days are filled with playfulness and curiosity. I enjoy...

Duke & Duchess

Meet Duke and Duchess, a bonded pair of gentle souls with hearts as large as their goofy grins. These two...

Bowser

Meet Bowser, a gentle giant with a playful spirit. His cuddly nature and immense love for other dogs make him...

Nova

Meet Nova, a five-year-old Black Lab with a big heart. He's a bottle baby who grew into a sweet and...

Dillion

Arctic

Meet Arctic, a 5-year-old, 90 pound, Akita mix. He's friendly and mellow, striking the perfect balance between fun and relaxation....

Sally

Hi, I'm Sally! I'm a puppy who loves to explore. My curious nose leads me to sniff out all sorts...

Bella

Meet Poppy, a 5-year-old hound mix, weighing in at 50 pounds. Poppy's a social butterfly, getting along splendidly with dogs,...

Little John

Hi there, I'm Lil John! I'm a young, goofy, playful, and curious fella. I love to explore and learn new...

Roxy

Hello there, I'm Roxy. I've been told I'm sweet as honey and twice as sticky.. Because once I love you,...

Jax

Meet Jax, a 7-year-old Dane/Hound mix who's the perfect blend of maturity and fun. This sweet boy enjoys the company...

Moon & Rocko

Moon is a beautiful white cat with blue eyes and a cute stubby tail. She's on the hunt for a...

Rocko & Moon

Rocko's in search of a home with a little extra love and patience. This will be especially important while he's...

Nemo

Hello there, I'm Nemo! I'm a young, active, and smart Hound mix. My days are filled with learning and fun....

Oasis

Meet Oasis, If your looking for love she has that in aces! :) Oasis's playful energy can turn any dull...

Rusty

Meet Rusty, a charming and unique Heeler mix, searching for his special home. Rusty's been blessed with a smart mind...

Baloo

Meet Baloo - Your New Best Friend! Looking for a dog who will keep you smiling every day? Meet Baloo,...

Bailey

Meet Bailey, a 9 year-old senior Black Lab/Cocker Spaniel mix who has a heart full of love to give. Bailey...

Shane

This handsome boy is Shane. He was labeled as a Pitbull and was facing euthanasia at animal control because of...

Nebula

Meet Nebula, an adorable, silly girl.. With a personality that's out of this world! She's quite the comedian, always ready...

Pinot

Hi everybody! My name is Pinot, and I'm a 5-year-old Shepherd/Hound mix. I love stretching out my long legs, and...

Toby

Meet Toby! This guy has had a rough past.. Toby was found as a stray, starving to death, with injured...