Welcome to CARE -- a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter for abused and abandoned cats and dogs. We are located in Ruskin, Florida.

Most of the animals that come to CARE need just a few weeks of special care before they are ready for adoption to a good home. Others, who are older or sick or have suffered extreme trauma, become CARE ambassadors and find a special home at CARE for the rest of their lives.

The mission of CARE is to help bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets, and when every cat or dog ever born can be guaranteed a good home with a loving family.

In addition to a shelter, CARE also offers a low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the hopes of deterring the homeless pet population in the Ruskin Community.

To take a tour of C.A.R.E. from the perspective of one of our rescue, click here and view our video.

Membership and donations. We are a non-profit organization and rely primarily upon your donations, which are tax-deductible. For more information on being part of CARE please e-mail us your name and address.

Thank you for visiting our online home and we hope to see you at the shelter soon!

Microchip Clinic

C.A.R.E. is holding a microchip clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon during this year's PetFest. Owners must bring a copy of their vet records showing the dog is current on his/her rabies vaccination. Quantities are limited and only dogs will be microchipped at this event.

PetFest is held at Dr. Ott's Off-Leash Dog Park, 3rd Ave. SE and 21st St. SE in Ruskin. If you have any questions, please call C.A.R.E. at (813) 645-2273, Tues.-Sat. between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Gift Certificates

Call us for information on C.A.R.E. gift certificates at 813-645-2273. There is one for spaying or neutering dogs and cats and one for adopting one of our animals. Through the purchase of these certificates you will not only be helping one person and their pet but also helping to reduce the overpopulation of animals.