St. Johns CARES Volunteer Organization

06/01/2026

One of our wonderful Partners. Congratulations!

​Ayla's Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue, Inc Providing Love, Security, and Dignity to North Florida's Homeless and Neglected Animals

05/29/2026

I have been typing and deleting the start of this post over and over. How do I tell you all that Meryl Streep has cancer? In fact, she has two different kinds of cancer. How do I say that Meryl is no longer looking for someone to adopt her and live happily ever after with, but that she is now looking for a hospice home?

You all know - we have happily taken on our fair share of medical cases, but this one is just different. We had a healthy goofy dog we have been actively trying to get adopted since February, and now we are coming to terms with the reality that Meryl isn’t going to get her chance at a forever in the way we wanted for her.

The light in all of this is that Meryl is completely unphased. Like 100% her blissfully happy, playful self, and we plan to do anything we can to help Meryl continue to have as many happy carefree days as she possibly can. We spent today at the specialist running tests and working up the best game plan for her. We are starting an oral chemo to try to slow down or “press pause” on the mass growth. Unfortunately we know that we will not beat her cancer, and truthfully we were promised only months left with Meryl.

We are looking for a fospice home for Meryl. Someone to simply love and spoil her rotten while we continue to pay all her expenses. We know this is not an easy ask. But please reach out if you think you may that home. We are also asking for monetary donations, as you can imagine her medical bills recently and upcoming chemo expenses will be daunting.

We wanted Meryl to find her people. But maybe we are those people. The whole Swampie family is her people. And it’s time to rally for Meryl Streep.

Swampie magic forever. ♥️

05/21/2026

Indie is a spayed female who will turn 5 the end of this month. She is good around dogs and cats and has been around kids 7 yrs and up and been fine. No bad chewing habits, not a high energy dog. She’s a Velcro dog who just wants a person that allows her to follow them around, sleep at their feet or maybe in the bed. She’s great on car rides, loves short walks and is used to having an indoor life with access to a fenced yard. She does bark at outside noises that aren’t common to her or people she doesn’t know. Please text Lee at 904 814 0615 to set up a meet and greet

05/21/2026

Every rescue dog has a second-chance story to tell.

On National Rescue Dog Day, we celebrate the courageous pups who have overcome uncertainty, time spent in shelters, and difficult beginnings to become cherished family members. When you adopt a dog, you not only change their life—you change your own as well.

Share a photo of your rescue dog in the comments and tell us how they’ve rescued you.

05/18/2026

Can you imagine what it takes to keep up 23 homes while providing a safe place & guidance for homeless families to get back on their feet and develop a better, sustainable future?
The Homeless Coalition St Johns County, one of our Non-Profit Partners in St. Johns County, continues their good work and impact on people's lives.

05/15/2026

St. Johns County summers sneak up quickly—and so does scorching pavement.

Check out this graphic with simple tips to protect your pet during walks in the heat. Always use the “hand test”: if you can’t keep your hand on the pavement, your pet shouldn’t walk on it either.

05/15/2026

11/16/2025

Volunteer Opportunity on Thanksgiving

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