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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
Fall Fest: Meet CARE’s Adoptable Dogs!
Join CARE at Fall Fest at Boxyard RTP! Meet our adoptable dogs, enjoy local vendors, fall-themed activities, raffle baskets, and more—all while supporting animal rescue!
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 [...]
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.