C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue
If you'd like to help us save more lives, please visit www.carerescue.org/donate :) We are, and have always been, a NO-KILL rescue. C.A.R.E. Sunshine St.).
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. 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. consists of two cage-free adoption centers which house our adoptable animals, who are waiting for homes (1328A-B W. This center is open to the public Thursday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm. 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. 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. 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.
09/24/2026
🌞Gooooood morning woooooorld! My name is Sprout🌱 and I might just be the sweetest senior Siamese you'll ever see!
I'm a beautiful girl, if I say so myself, with the warmest snowy white coat, fire-point coloring, crystal-blue eyes, and a cute little stumped tail. All of that gorgeousness aside, what truly makes me special is my affectionate, gentle personality. 💗
I have soooooo much love to give, and my favorite place is right where you are - on your lap, beside you, walking with you... wherever you are is where I want to be! And I'm not reserved with my love like some others, I'm the kind of girl who will happily soak up every ounce of attention you're willing to offer while making myself comfortable by your side.
In a nutshell, I’m just a soft natured girl with a loving spirit making me a wonderful companion for someone looking for a devoted feline friend.
So, if you’re interested in a sweet, affectionate companion with striking blue eyes and an adorable little tail, heeeeeeeeeeere I am! The adoption center JUST opened its doors, so please come and adopt me! I'll be patiently waiting for you at 1328 W Sunshine St in Springfield. See you soon!
🌱Sprout
09/23/2026
🐾🐶🐈🐰 Rescue Wednesday ❤
Thanks to your incredible support, 12 precious animals have been rescued! These guys and girls now have a second chance but with so many more still waiting and hoping to be saved, there’s no time to rest.
Our local animal control is overflowing, and C.A.R.E. is constantly at full capacity. Every foster home and kennel is full. Our team works tirelessly—morning and night, 7 days a week—doing everything we can to help. The pound remains packed with animals, still hoping for a chance at life.
We’re deeply grateful for the community’s support that allows us to keep going. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, it’s easier than you think:
👉 Donate. Foster. Adopt. Volunteer.
www.carerescue.org/donate
👉 FOSTERS URGENTLY NEEDED
www.carerescue.org/foster
Every new foster home opens the door to save one more life. We provide all medical care and supplies—you provide the love and a safe place to land. Just a few weeks in your home can change a pet’s entire future.
🐾 Ready to Foster or Adopt?
Visit: www.carerescue.org/matchme
❤️ Can’t foster or adopt, but still want to help?
Join our incredible volunteer team:
www.carerescue.org/volunteer
📍 Adoption Center:
1328 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
🕚 Open 7 Days a Week
Monday-Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM
Stop by—we’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you discover how you can make a difference.
From all of us at C.A.R.E.—thank you for believing in second chances. 💞
09/22/2026
📣The 18th Annual Putt for Paws Charity Golf Tournament is LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY!❤️
With only 9 team spots available, we still have Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Hole sponsorships open for a limited time.
This life-saving tournament is historically one of our largest, if not the largest fundraiser each year, and we are incredibly grateful to every player and sponsor who continue making Putt For Paws a wonderfully successful day for our animals! Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1038630075622145 for sponsorship and registration information if you'd like to enter a team.
🐾Rob
09/21/2026
🐶🐱 ADOPTED 🐱🐶
Thank you so much for supporting C.A.R.E. by giving Archie, Blondie, Blu, Choco, Cosmo, Dale Cooper, George, Gibson, Honey, Ivy, Jessie, Link, Roger, Yuno, and Ziggy the second chance they deserve! We are incredibly grateful that you have opened your hearts and homes to these wonderful pets 🤗
If you're looking to foster or adopt, we can help you out! Our adoption center is open Monday-Saturday from 11am-7pm and Sunday from 11am-4pm! You can also find MANY of our animals at https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/mo/springfield/c-dot-ar-dot-e-animal-rescue-mo440/ with more added every week! If you're interested in fostering or adopting, you can find our matchmaking form here: https://www.carerescue.org/matchme . We would love the chance to help find the perfect addition to YOUR family, too 🙂
🐾Rob
09/18/2026
👋Hiiiiii! I'm Barley, a happy 60-pound American Pitbull Terrier and a handsome gentleman packed into one lovable package.
At 4½ years old, I have plenty of playful spirit to share, and give me a game of fetch, a good belly rub, a walk through the park, or a cozy spot beside you on the couch, and I am one happy boy. I play well with other dogs, so If you already have a 4-legged friend, I can easily fit right in.
My favorite thing in the world is making my people smile. I'm affectionate, fun-loving, and always ready to be part of whatever my humans are doing. Whether we're out enjoying the day or simply relaxing together at home, I want to be right there with you. I'm the type of dog who is excited to see you when you walk through the door, happy to join you for an adventure, and perfectly content to curl up beside you when the day is done.
I'm just a big love bug with an even bigger heart, and I believe there is nothing better than being someone's best friend. I don't need anything fancy. I just want a family who will appreciate my goofy charm, enjoy my playful personality, and let me spend my days doing what I love most: being with my people.
Why should you adopt me? Because everyone deserves a loyal friend, and I promise to be yours. I have so much love to give, and I'm ready to spend the rest of my life making my family smile.
Could you be the person I've been waiting for? I sure hope so! If you'd like to meet me or any of my friends, the C.A.R.E. Adoption Center is open today and tomorrow from 11am to 7pm. We all hope to see you soon!
🐶Barley
09/17/2026
📣A special, "THANK YOU!" to Eric Peterson of Peterson Wealth Advisors - www.petersonwealthadvisors.com - for securing the "Hole-in-One" and "After Party" Sponsorships, along with a "Diamond" and "Gold" sponsorship. Thank you!! ❤️
After that incredible sentence, there are still sponsorship availabilities! "Driving Range," "Putting Green," and "Hole" sponsors are still available, including additional "Gold," "Silver," and "Bronze" sponsorships! Check out www.carerescue.org/puttforpaws for the complete list and registration information if you'd like to enter a team.
This life-saving tournament is historically one of our largest, if not the largest fundraiser each year, and we are incredibly grateful to every player and sponsor who continue making Putt For Paws a wonderfully successful day for our animals!
🐾Rob
09/17/2026
🐾💕 LOOK HOW FAR SHE'S COME! 💕🐾
You may remember the sweet little kitten who arrived at C.A.R.E. in a box after being found on the side of the road with two broken legs. She was only 8 weeks old and weighed just 1.9 pounds.
Here's the link to her rescue post: https://www.facebook.com/careanimalrescue/posts/pfbid0rKcWVTFoFrjqjKgQAHRhVB35ebi3w8Ld2KpgqsB1QSTuJCnAYCUakdYt6eLHH15Ml
It was hard to imagine how such a tiny, fragile kitten could have endured so much. But because of YOUR generous support, this sweet girl received the surgery she desperately needed — and it was a huge success! 🙏❤ Today, Aria has made an amazing recovery, all from the comfort of a loving and dedicated foster home. 🏡💕
The name Aria was definitely a Facebook favorite, and her foster mom gave her the beautiful middle name Rayne. 💗 Now, we’d love for you to hear what her amazing foster mom has to say about this sweet, beautiful, and truly incredible girl: “She is genuinely the sweetest, most wonderful little companion, and if you show her love, she will give it right back. If I’m in another room for too long or she gets bored, she will wander around the house looking for me. The second I walk through the front door, she runs right up to me, meows to say hello, and immediately plops down in my lap. 🥰
She loves being close. If we’re sleeping or hanging out on the couch, she will constantly scoot herself closer just to cuddle up against me. ❤
When she isn’t acting like a lap cat, she is incredibly funny and entertaining. She loves exploring and finding secret little hiding spots around the house. Of course, she loves playing with her toys too. Her favorite game is hiding, suddenly jumping out of nowhere, and then zooming away at full speed! 😂🐈
She is truly the perfect little companion. She’s independent enough to entertain herself, but the second you are around, she just wants to be your best friend.”
Doesn't it just warm your heart to see how far this little girl has come?? 🥹❤ From a tiny 1.9-pound kitten with two broken legs to a happy, playful, affectionate little girl who loves nothing more than being her person’s best friend.
We are so incredibly grateful for our wonderful C.A.R.E. supporters. You are the reason stories like Aria Rayne’s get to have a happy ending. 💕 Your generosity allows us to say YES to animals who desperately need a second chance — and gives them the medical care, love, and time they need to heal. 🙏🐾
But Aria’s fairy-tale story isn't quite finished yet... ✨
All she needs now is a last name and the perfect forever family to love her, spoil her, cuddle her! 🏡❤🐱 Could you be Aria Rayne’s happily-ever-after? 💗
Apply to adopt this beautiful girl online at www.carerescue.org/matchme and set up a time to meet her in person!
Please help us find Aria Rayne her forever family and last name by liking, commenting, and sharing her story! 🐾💕
09/17/2026
🐾🐶 Rescue Wednesday ❤
Thanks to your incredible support, 5 precious animals have been rescued! These guys and girls will be fully vetted, and now have a second chance but with so many more still waiting and hoping to be saved, there’s no time to rest.
Our local animal control is overflowing, and C.A.R.E. is constantly at full capacity. Every foster home and kennel is full. Our team works tirelessly—morning and night, 7 days a week—doing everything we can to help. The pound remains packed with animals, still hoping for a chance at life.
We’re deeply grateful for the community’s support that allows us to keep going. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, it’s easier than you think:
👉 Donate. Foster. Adopt. Volunteer.
www.carerescue.org/donate
👉 FOSTERS URGENTLY NEEDED
www.carerescue.org/foster
Every new foster home opens the door to save one more life. We provide all medical care and supplies—you provide the love and a safe place to land. Just a few weeks in your home can change a pet’s entire future.
🐾 Ready to Foster or Adopt?
Visit: www.carerescue.org/matchme
❤️ Can’t foster or adopt, but still want to help?
Join our incredible volunteer team:
www.carerescue.org/volunteer
📍 Adoption Center:
1328 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
🕚 Open 7 Days a Week
Monday-Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM
Stop by—we’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you discover how you can make a difference.
From all of us at C.A.R.E.—thank you for believing in second chances. 💞
09/16/2026
💗Beautiful brindle, soulful eyes, and a heart full of love — that’s our girl Reba! 🥰
Reba is a 2.8-year-old Cattle Dog who absolutely loves her people. She is good with other dogs, affectionate with her people, loyal, and happiest when she can be close by.
Behind those beautiful brindle markings is a girl who simply wants to feel safe, loved, and part of a family. Reba enjoys companionship and would love nothing more than a family who will include her in their everyday life and let her be the loyal little shadow she was meant to be. Reba has the kind of gentle, loving personality that makes you feel like you've known her forever.
Could Reba be the missing piece to your family? 🏡🐾 She sure hopes so! The C.A.R.E. Adoption Center will be open 11am-7pm today, and Reba hasn't stopped telling us how excited she is to meet you! Don't let her down 😉
🐾Rob
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| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |