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Chatham Animal Rescue and Education Animal rescue in Pittsboro, NC

The mission of Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) is to promote the health and safety of all dogs and cats in Chatham County, NC. CARE foster caregivers provide loving, stable homes to homeless cats and dogs, helping them become the best possible pets for their future forever families. CARE works with the Chatham County Animal Shelter to save the lives of unwanted cats and dogs, manages feral cat colonies, and serves as an educational resource. CARE’s Lillie’s Fund is a targeted spay/neuter program, subsidizing sterilization surgeries for pets owned by lower income families in Chatham County. CARE is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that has served the community since 1975 and relies on individual and corporate donors for support.

Contact
Address
PO Box 610
Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Adoptable pets at Chatham Animal Rescue and Education

We'll also keep you updated on Lucy (cat)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy (cat)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Samy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Samy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cassi's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassi

Boxer/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Laney's adoption status with email updates.
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Laney

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bobble's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobble

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Roscoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Roscoe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Freddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Freddie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ozzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ozzy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Pittsboro, NC

Rescue FAQs

Chatham County, NC

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

If you would like to meet a CARE foster animal, please complete an online application at www.chathamanimalrescue.org. Your application is then forwarded to the corresponding foster caregiver, who will contact you directly.

Adoption application

https://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/adopt/adoption-policies/

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Carolina Animal Network

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We'll also keep you updated on Marie's adoption status with email updates.
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Marie

German Shepherd Dog/Siberian Husky

Female, Young
Spring Lake, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Maybelline's adoption status with email updates.
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Maybelline

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Wake Forest, NC
We'll also keep you updated on DAKOTA's adoption status with email updates.
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DAKOTA

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on DUTCH's adoption status with email updates.
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DUTCH

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Nori's adoption status with email updates.
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Nori

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Greensboro, NC

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