CARA

Animal shelter in Jackson, Mississippi

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Address

960 N. Flag Chapel Rd, Jackson, MS 39209

Contact

Nikki Miles

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Adoptable Pets at CARA

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Nestle

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs

Jackson, MS

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs

Jackson, MS

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

American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Ruger

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Selah

American Bulldog

Female, 8 yrs 11 mos

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Oakley

Boxer

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Pets at shelters and rescues near CARA

Vicksburg-Warren Humane Society

6600 Hwy 61 South, Vicksburg, MS 39182

Crossgates Veterinary Clinic

5544 Hwy 80 East, Pearl, MS 39208

Save Our Strays

P.O. Box 481, Mendnhall, MS 39114

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Miley

Cattle Dog

Female, Young

Jackson, MS

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

Great Dane/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Hoss

Border Collie

Male, Adult

Jackson, MS

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

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