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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Duke 2

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr

Jackson, MS

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

Pretty Kitty TNR

5860 N Commerce Plaza Dr, Jackson, MS 39206

Mississippi Kitten Rescue

Brandon, MS 39042

Bee is for Bully, Inc

P.O. Box 1182, Clinton, MS 39060

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Stella

Calico

Female, Young

Madison, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats
Story
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KY/Chance

Brittany

Male, Adult

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Bigfoot

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten

Brandon, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
Story

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