Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption

Events

OCTOBER 2026

October 2, 2026 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

New Volunteer Orientation

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption 42 Deep River Rd., Sanford, NC 27330

New to CARA and ready to get involved? All new volunteers who would like to help at the CARA shelter are required to attend a New Volunteer Orientation. This onsite [...]

October 3, 2026 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Family Day at the Jetport

Raleigh Executive Jetport 700 Rod Sullivan Rd., Sanford, NC 27330

Come see CARA at Family Day at the Jetport! Raleigh Executive Jetport welcomes the Triangle community for a free, family-friendly day of aviation with the opportunity to see an incredible [...]

October 3, 2026 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Wag-o-Ween

Aviator Brewing Company 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Get ready for a howling good time at the second annual Wag-O-Ween! Join CARA and the US Dog Coalition and Rescue at Aviator Brewing Company for a fun, dog-friendly afternoon [...]

October 10, 2026 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sanford StreetFest

Downtown Sanford 102 S Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330

Come say hi to CARA at Downtown Sanford StreetFest! We’ll be joining local businesses, nonprofits, vendors, and community organizations for a full day in Downtown Sanford. Stop by our booth [...]

October 17, 2026 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Pooch Pad Foundation Adoption & Education Event

Clubworx Fitness 100 Fitness Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

CARA is excited to partner with Pooch Pad Foundation for an adoption and educational event at ClubWorx in Fuquay-Varina, held alongside their DEKA competition. We’ll be there with some of [...]

DECEMBER 2026

December 6, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Quarters For CARA Auction

Stevens Center 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

This is a fundraiser for Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, where you bring your old friends and meet new ones! Doors open at 2pm so you can come early to [...]

image of a CARA cat waiting to be adopted

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CARA is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, bequests, and special events. As a volunteer-based organization, 100% of your tax-deductible donation directly benefits the animals. Tax ID: 58-1502865.

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