Adopting a pet is more than bringing an animal home—it’s welcoming a new member into your family.
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Meet Our Dogs
From energetic puppies to calm, loyal companions, our dogs are ready to find loving homes. Browse available dogs and meet the one that fits your lifestyle.
Meet Our Cats
From playful kittens to calm, affectionate companions, our cats are full of personality and ready to find loving homes. Whether you’re looking for a curious explorer or a quiet lap cat, your perfect match may be waiting.
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How Adoption Works
Bringing home a new pet should feel exciting—not overwhelming. Here’s what to expect when you adopt with CARA:
Browse Pets
Explore our available dogs and cats to find one that fits your lifestyle and home.
Submit an Application
Complete our adoption application so we can learn more about you and your home environment.
We Review & Match
We carefully review every application to ensure the best possible match for both the pet and adopter.
Meet & Adopt
If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule a meet-and-greet and guide you through bringing your new pet home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the process take?
We work to review applications as quickly as possible and ask that you allow 2–3 days for processing. For highly sought-after animals, such as small breed dogs, it may take longer due to the volume of applications we receive.
Please note that adoptions are not handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Every application is carefully reviewed to determine the best match for each animal’s needs.
Considerations before adopting a pet
- Cost of vet bills
- The amount of care a dog takes
- The amount of time and care a puppy requires
- Cost of preventions, cost of food, etc.
How much does adopting cost?
Adoption fees vary depending on the age and type of animal, but all fees help cover the cost of care each pet receives while at CARA.
Every adopted pet is spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped before going home. Adoption fees help support these medical expenses as well as daily care, food, and shelter.
For current adoption fees, please visit our adoption page or contact us directly.
Will I need additional veterinarian services?
Once an animal is adopted from us, our adoption agreement requires potential adopters to take their dog to their veterinarian within three weeks to establish care.
Can I take a pet home directly from the shelter?
We do not do same-day adoptions. All potential adopters need to have an approved application to adopt a dog or cat from us.
Help Save More Lives
CARA is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, bequests, and special events. As a volunteer-based organization, 100% of your tax-deductible donation directly benefits the animals. Tax ID: 58-1502865.