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Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (CARE) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization promoting the health and safety of all dogs and cats in Chatham County, NC since 1975.
Upcoming CARE Events
CARE Night at The Beagle
Places to go and people to see! The Beagle is a fun cocktail bar in downtown Pittsboro. CARE has partnered with The Beagle to help [...]
Santa Paws: Holiday Photos for a Cause
Capture a little holiday magic at Santa Paws! Bring your family and furry friends to Pittsboro Feed for festive photos with Santa, presented by DeGraff Photography. Just $20 per digital image, with proceeds benefiting CARE and Turtle Pants Farm.
OUR 2025 IMPACT
705 animals helped!
Powered by volunteers. Making a difference for Chatham County’s animals.
Cats
537
Cats Helped
104 entered foster care
63 adopted
12 received medical assistance
Dogs
168
Dogs Helped
27 entered foster care
19 adopted
3 received medical assistance
95% of spay/neuter surgeries also included a micro-chipping to help reunite lost pets with their families.
We rely on foster homes to keep our organization running! Consider becoming a caregiver today.