"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - Gandhi

CARA was formed in the year 2002 by a dedicated group of animal lovers determined to help the plight of animals in the Philippines.

We area non-profit, non-government organization that receives no government funding; we rely solely on private donations.

Mission & Vision

Reduce pet overpopulation through our low cost spay/neuter clinic
To promoteTrap/Neuter/Return
Provide veterinary consultations for low income pet owners
Educate citizens, organizations & barangays about animal welfare and the rights of animals
Promote compassion for animals and responsible pet ownership
Prevent cruelty and abuse to animals
Provide quality homes for our members rescues through our adoption program

Click here to watch our video and learn more about CARA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFBgOeCpm5A

CATS and DOGS FOR ADOPTION

Kiki
She's a gorgeous gentle girl, only recently picked up by her guardian who has known her, however, for the past 1-1/2 years on the street. She along with five other cats live in a deserted house and every night they were fed their one meal a day. She was the one who was always interested in strokes first, then eating. This is her chance to find a forever, safe and loving home. Her guardian permanently departs the Philippines in two weeks. Are you her guardian angel? She has been spayed and dewormed. She is about 2 years old. Call Barbara at 0917 522-5246.

Esteban
Esteban is around 3 months old and a very funny, affectionate little male kitten. He loves to hide in the most interesting places and has been found sleeping in shoes, cupboards, under the stove, on the TV and in flower pots in the garden, as in the picture. He was first found abandoned when he was only 10 days old, together with his brother, along a busy street in Makati. He is now ready to leave his foster home for a permanent home where he will get full attention.

If you are interested,
please contact Ms Malin on 0917 241 88 21

Piolo
Piolo is the name of this 3 months old male, who almost looks a bit like an Egyptian temple cat with his slender body, pointy ears and beautiful blue eyes. He is a real character, very playful and loving. He often seeks out attention and loves to sleep on the lap. His current guardian found him abandoned along a busy road in Makati. He was then raised by a foster mama cat, who took him in as if he was her own.

If interested, please contact Ms Malin on 0917 241 88 21

Dashi

Dashi is only 2 months old, but thinks he is much older.. Dashi likes to spend time with the older cats and goes on adventure with them around the house. He was the first among his siblings to eat solid food and to understand how to use the litter box. As you can see, he is as cute as can be, with beautiful markings in ginger and white.

If interested, please contact Malin on 0917 241 88 21

Looking for a cat or dog to match your personality?
View our Adoption Gallery

NO to "Tambucho (exhaust pipe) Gassing of Dogs"
02 August 2010, Gerry's Grill, Ali Mall, Cubao

The recent passing of the Administrative Order # 21 by the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Animal Industry is an indication how inept the Philippine government and the members of the Committee on Animal Welfare are. Only 2 NGOs disapproved of the Tambucho gassing, namely PAWS and PSPCA...
Read more on... No to exhaust pipe gassing of dogs

A must read letter. It has been circulating for some time on various blogs so some of you might have read it. If you have not then please read it. If you, or anyone you know are thinking of breeding, wanting to buy a pet, are considering abandoning a pet or think "shelters" are safe havens for animals

READ THIS LETTER A Letter from a Shelter Manager

ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL

A pair of breeding cats & their offspring can produce 420,000 kittens over a 7 year period!

The Philippine government does not support Animal Population Control. Therefore we are burdened with the problem of run-away growth in the stray animal population; on almost every street corner you will see a stray animal struggling to survive. Spaying and neutering is not a well known procedure, and even then, the majority of people do not have the funds to be responsible pet owners. Our goal is to make spay/neuter services affordable to those who might not otherwise neuter their pets.

Annual S & N figures	Cats	Dogs
2006	282	10
2007	747	15
2008	1097	50
2009	1263	52

In 2007 the CARA clinic was established, the first dedicated low cost Spay & Neuter clinic in the country.

The Philippines is not a place to live if you are a local cat or dog, there's no sympathy on these streets.

Although banned in 1998 the cruel dog meat trade is still very much rife today. Cats are viewed the same as rodents; a nuisance to be deterred and eliminated. Newborn kittens are either killed, or dumped alive. Adult cats are poisoned, tortured or have to contend with boiling water being thrown over them.

The cruelty shown above occurred in affluent villages in the Philippines; contrary to popular belief, cruelty is by no means limited to the provinces.

At local schools we present a Humane Education Module which is aimed at promoting animal welfare in a fun but informative manner. In addition we teach about the importance of neutering pets, and the long term benefits to the animal and the community in general.

Hopefully by starting with the youngest members of the population, we can encourage a new generation of people that show compassion to animals.

A seemingly impossible task indeed, but a very important one for the progression of animal welfare in the Philippines.

Our focus is neutering to reduce the over

population. However we can't turn our backs on animals in need that we see on the streets. Most are in a very bad state, therefore requiring clinic stays and expert medical attention. Medical bills are always extremely high. CARA members personally undertake these costs.
In the photo is Bowie, one of CARA member's latest rescue - read more about his plight here Rescues .

DONATIONS
CARA receives no government funding and is run by volunteers.
The plight of the stricken animals that roam the streets is just dismissed by the majority, we urgently need support to help these animals.

In order to meet the varying requirements of our supporters, we have devised lots of ways you can contribute to the animals well-being. We hope you find one that appeals to you. We appreciate your support at whatever level is possible for you, every little helps!

Please Donate

KING & PRINCESS TEES!

Looking for something unique and special for the little King or Princess in your life? These adorable t-shirts for children are only P300. For sale at the CARA clinic; all proceeds go to helping the animals of the Philippines.

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An interactive way of keeping up to date with CARA and animal welfare in general. Discussion groups, photos, rescues, adoptions and more.....