C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue

Rescue Rehab Adoption

You can help us today! Go to www.carerescue.org to learn more, donate and volunteer!

Rescue as many adoptable animals from "death row" as we can properly care for.
Provide medical treatment to sick or injured stray animals.
Combine an aggressive spay/neuter program with a high volume adoption program, while providing quality lifetime care for unadopted pets.
Network with and provide a rescue service for other shelters, ultimately reducing the kill-rate in Southwest Missouri.

We are a non-profit organization founded in 1992 by Director Melissa Sartin dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. We have an inspected and licensed facility that is in good standing with the state. We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. Our animals are never euthanized for cage space, nor are they every transported to another facility for disposal. Every animal is cared for until the right family comes long to take them home.

C.A.R.E. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. Sunshine St.). This center is open everyday from 10am to 6pm. C.A.R.E. also has a sanctuary located near Aurora MO. This is where we treat incoming animals in our clinic, and house our special needs animals, or those that may need a longer rehabilitation time before being placed for adoption. Often these animals were rescued from terrible situations and require a little TLC before they become ready to go to a family. We also care for our more unusual rescues there, such as goats, pigs, iguanas, ducks, horses and more animals that need the open space the sanctuary provides.

C.A.R.E. relies solely on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. We are not city or state funded and all donations are tax deductible.

All of our pets are spayed or neutered before being put up for adoption. We support early-age spay/neuter programs for shelters. Spaying/neutering prior to adoption is the only way to guarantee that none of our shelter animals will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem.

We also employ an application process that helps us better match pets and people. Prospective adopters are carefully screened to ensure that we find the best fit possible for the animal, based on the needs and personality of each individual dog or cat.

C.A.R.E. does not accept in animals from the public. We rescue animals from kill shelters that would otherwise be destroyed. Please do not ask us to take in an animal. Visit our lost and found animals page to learn more.

Adoption Policy

All animals are spayed / neutered before they are available for adoption. This helps reduce pet overpopulation in the Ozarks...

Adoption Application

Taz

Meet Taz - the Big, Goofy Tabby of Your Dreams! Taz is a handsome black and silver tabby boy with...

Lacy & Johnny

Hi, I'm Lacey! My brother Johnny and I are quite the pair. He's my best friend, my partner in crime,...

Gouda

Meet Gouda! Gouda is a sweet and energetic 2-month-old kitten who's full of curiosity and fun! Always ready to explore,...

Tabbytha

Meet Tabbytha! Tabbytha is a sweet and calm 1-year-old mama cat who has recently nurtured a litter of six adorable...

Jarlsberg

Meet Jarlsberg! Jarlsberg is a sweet, playful 2-month-old kitten with a curious spirit and a love for adventure! Full of...

Stella

Stella is a sweet 10-year-old senior dog who adores the simple joys in life - gentle cuddles, calm walks in...

Brie

Meet Brie! Brie is a sweet, fun-loving 2-month-old kitten with a wild streak of curiosity! Always exploring, chasing toys, and...

Queso

Meet Queso! Queso is a lively and lovable 2-month-old kitten with a big personality in a tiny package! Sweet, fun-loving,...

Rex and Stella

Meet This Adorable Bonded Duo: Rex & Stella! This loving pair is inseparable and looking for a forever home they...

Frankie

Meet Frankie! Frankie is a calm, smart, and curious 5-year-old dog who enjoys exploring the world at her own pace....

Blueberry

Blueberry is a goofy, fun-loving 5-year-old Shepherd mix who's basically a walking good time. He's got a big heart, a...

Binx

Meet Binx - Your New Little Royalty Binx is a stunning black beauty who's just as lovely on the inside...

KitKat

Meet our dapper gentleman! This handsome tuxedo boy isn't just good looks-he's the full package. Fun-loving, friendly, and wonderfully well-behaved,...

KitKat

Meet our dapper gentleman! This handsome tuxedo boy isn't just good looks-he's the full package. Fun-loving, friendly, and wonderfully well-behaved,...

Maple

Maple is a 5-year-old American Pitbull Terrier mix with a joyful spirit and a heart as sweet as her name....

Faith and Hope

Faith and Hope are two beautiful black kittens, about 2 months old, who truly live up to their names. These...

Lucy

Meet Lucy - A Sweetheart with a Striped Coat and a Gentle Soul Lucy is a beautiful brown tabby with...

Saffron and Sterling

Meet Saffron & Sterling - the Dynamic Duo! Double the love, double the joy - meet Saffron and Sterling, two...

Copper

Meet Copper! Just like his namesake from The Fox and The Hound, Copper is a loyal, big-hearted companion ready to...

Copper

Meet Copper! Just like his namesake from The Fox and The Hound, Copper is a loyal, big-hearted companion ready to...

Sammy

Meet Sammy! At just 4 months old, Sammy is already proving he's one of a kind. Full of curiosity and...

Rosie

Meet Rosie! Rosie is a stunning red Labrador Retriever with a heart just as beautiful as her coat. This big,...

Beast

Meet Beast! Don't let the name fool you - Beast is a big, lovable goofball with a heart full of...

Rupert

Rupert is a handsome 4-year-old black and white Pitbull Terrier mix with a gentle yet playful spirit. This sweet boy...

Benedict

Benedict is a 7-year-old Basset Hound mix with a gentle soul. This sweet boy is calm, affectionate, and always ready...

Kirby

Meet Kirby! This little guy may be small and snuggly now at just 3 months old, but Kirby is a...

Nebula

Meet Nebula, an adorable, silly girl.. With a personality that's out of this world! She's quite the comedian, always ready...

Tiara

Meet Tiara - The Queen of Hearts! Tiara is a beautiful senior lady with a gentle spirit and a heart...

Apollo

Apollo is a handsome black and white Boxer mix with a big heart and a playful spirit! He's friendly, loving,...

Athena

Meet Athena, our 4-year-old, 70-pound bundle of love with a heart as big as her goofy, toothy smile! This sweet...

Arctic

Meet Arctic, a 5-year-old, 126-pound Akita/Great Pyrenees mix. He's friendly and mellow, striking the perfect balance between fun and relaxation....

Peaches

Meet Peaches - Your Loyal Golden Girl Peaches is a sweet 11-year-old Red Heeler, weighing 40 pounds, who's ready to...

Darling

Meet Darling - A True Beauty Inside and Out Darling is a stunning 1.5-year-old, 48-pound Terrier mix who truly lives...

Xena

ChaChi

Meet Chachi, a 6-month-old Lab mix who is eager to share his boundless affection with a loving family. His friendly...

Perry

Meet Perry - Your New Best Friend in the Making Hey there, I'm Perry! I'm an 10-month-old Lab mix weighing...

Mary Jane

Meet Mary Jane - A Gentle Soul with So Much Love to Give. Mary Jane is a 3.5-year-old, 61-pound Lab...

Pops

Meet Pops - The Playful Brainiac Pops is a 1-year-old Beagle/Dachshund mix weighing around 40 pounds, and he's ready to...

Snoopy and Stewert

These sweet boys are bonded brothers. They love fresh greens and definitely never turn down a fruit snack! :) They...

Nova

Meet Nova, a five-year-old Black Lab with a big heart. He's a bottle baby who grew into a sweet and...

Jax

Meet Jax, a 7-year-old Dane/Hound mix who's the perfect blend of maturity and fun. This sweet boy enjoys the company...

Rusty

Meet Rusty - A One-of-a-Kind Companion Say hello to Rusty, a smart, spirited, and striking Heeler mix looking for his...

Bailey

Meet Bailey, a 9 year-old senior Black Lab/Cocker Spaniel mix who has a heart full of love to give. Bailey...

Shane

This handsome boy is Shane. He was labeled as a Pitbull and was facing euthanasia at animal control because of...