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CARA

Animal shelter in Jackson, Mississippi

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960 N. Flag Chapel Rd, Jackson, MS 39209
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Nikki Miles

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Adoptable Pets at CARA

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Sister

Affenpinscher

Female, 1 yr

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Eugene

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Cricket

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Sanders

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Raven

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Paloma

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained
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Phoenix

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Joe

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Honey

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female, 10 mos

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

CARA -- Community Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc., is a No Kill animal shelter located in Jackson, MS, that cares for an average of 160 animals daily. We do not receive any funding from the city, county, state or federal government and operate exclusively through the generosity of our community by private donations from individuals, businesses, & fundraising events. Our primary goals are to place our adoptable pets in loving, caring homes and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership including why spay/neuter is so important. Please donate to our cause and volunteer as we strive to better the lives of pets in Mississippi.
Jackson MS and surrounding areas.

Additional adoption info

We require an application be submitted and reviewed by our Adoption Committee. Adoption fees that cover vaccination, spay and neuter services apply.

Adoption application

https://carams.org/adopt/dogs-and-cats/

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Ava

Schipperke

Female, Adult

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Tubbs

Cattle Dog/Cattle Dog

Male, Senior

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Snickers

Chihuahua

Male, Adult

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention
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