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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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Lucy

Border Collie

Female, 6 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Border Collie

Male, 6 mos

Jackson, MS

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Renata

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Beagle/Affenpinscher

Female, 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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Zelda

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 2 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 4 yrs

Jackson, MS

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Jackson, MS

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

Border Collie

Male, Young

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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Autumn

Chow Chow

Female, Adult

Jackson, MS

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult

Jackson, MS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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