CARE

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1528 27th St SE

Ruskin, FL 33570

+1 (813) 645-2273

http://www.careshelter.org

Critter Adoption Rescue Effort Inc. (C.A.R.E.) is a no-kill animal shelter located in Ruskin, Florida, dedicated to providing a safe haven for neglected and unwanted cats and dogs. With a mission to reduce the number of homeless animals, C.A.R.E. focuses on adoption, sterilization, and education while caring for animals that may require special attention before finding their forever homes.

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, C.A.R.E. is actively engaged in community events to promote their cause and relies on volunteers to maintain the quality of life for the animals in their care. The organization is also in the process of raising funds to build a new facility, offering opportunities for community members to contribute through memorial bricks and sponsorships.

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2.513 reviews

Christine S.

6/16/2013

I have adopted a dog and cat from CARE. They gave me a tour of the place and I was really impressed. They are a no-kill animal shelter so if an animal doesn't get adopted, they will always have a...

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Stacey P.

9/5/2025

This place has you go through their process, approves you, and then allows their volunteers and employees to adopt the dog(s) instead of the family who planned to adopt the same dog(s). Horrible...

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Mary Anne B.

4/12/2025

I went there to donate and I ended up adopting Willow. Yes they are very thorough on ensuring the animals go to homes - they have vetted. They care so much for the animals. All my dogs have...

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Kim A.

3/19/2025

I agree with the other folks on this site. This place is horrible. From walking into the place, you are watched like you are going to do something fishy. Then if you want to touch a dog, they keep...

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Rebecca A.

2/10/2023

Unbelievably biased with adoption process. They are friendly for yhe most part but being a non-profit organization they have some pretty sketchy policies. Very picky on what they will accept as...

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