Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption (CARA)

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AUGUST 2026

August 22, 2026 7:30 am

Run For Their Lives

Kiwanis Park 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330

Welcome to Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption’s 18th Annual Run For Their Lives! Race Options 5K / 10K Run-Walk 15K Challenge Race 1/2 Mile Kids’ Fun Run Join us Saturday, [...]

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SEPTEMBER 2026

September 20, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Quarters For CARA Auction

Stevens Center 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

Doors open at 2pm so come early to shop and mingle. The auction starts at 3pm sharp! During the auction break, be sure to visit our vendors! Bring plenty of [...]

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DECEMBER 2026

December 6, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Quarters For CARA Auction

Stevens Center 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

This is a fundraiser for Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, where you bring your old friends and meet new ones! Doors open at 2pm so you can come early to [...]

image of a CARA cat waiting to be adopted