Companion Animal Rescue & Education -CARE

06/16/2026

Get ready, get set… and go shopping at C.A.R.E.’s semi‑annual YARD SALE!
Join us this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Jefferson Middle School's air conditioned cafeteria and outdoor patio for C.A.R.E.’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

We’ve seen the loot — and it is definitely worth the trip. From treasures to bargains to one‑of‑a‑kind finds, there’s something for everyone.

A huge thank‑you to our incredible volunteers who have spent countless hours cleaning, sorting, and pricing sooooooo many items. We couldn’t do this without you.

06/14/2026

Get ready, get set… and go shopping at C.A.R.E.’s semi‑annual YARD SALE!
Join us this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Jefferson Middle School cafeteria and outdoor patio for C.A.R.E.’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
We’ve seen the loot — and it is definitely worth the trip. From treasures to bargains to one‑of‑a‑kind finds, there’s something for everyone.
A huge thank‑you to our incredible volunteers who have spent countless hours cleaning, sorting, and pricing sooooooo many items. We couldn’t do this without you.
Enjoy this week’s adoption photos and their stories below — and we hope to see you at the sale!

25 Adoptions
1 Returned to family
36 Intakes
26 TNVR
197 Shelter population

06/12/2026

Tomorrow kicks off our Kitten BOGO event, and the babies are ready to charm you. Adopt one kitten for $100 and choose a second kitten for free. Yep — two kittens, two microchips, spay/neuter, vaccines, and endless entertainment.

We’ll keep this offer going until our kitten numbers drop back to a manageable level. Come meet your new duo — we can’t wait.

06/09/2026

Please help us find their family.
These two were found together and appear to be mother and puppy. If you recognize them or know where they belong, please reach out. Shares truly help reunite pets with their people.

06/09/2026

Please help us get these sweet strays back home.
If you recognize any of them or know where they belong, please reach out. Shares truly help reunite families.

1) Intact male, no microchip
Found in the 500 block of Burchfield Road in Dandridge.

2) Spayed female, no microchip
Found on Harbor Point Drive in the Parrots Chapel area of Sevierville.

3) Intact female puppy, no microchip
Found running around the Walmart parking lot in Jefferson City.

06/07/2026

This week was spent trying to create space where there simply isn’t any. We’ve been as creative as possible with the doggy shuffle, but eventually you hit a wall — there are no more kennels, no more corners, no more places to safely put another dog. Every adoption and every transfer is a win, but the number of dogs coming in hasn’t slowed. If anything, it’s increasing.
Please, do the right thing: spay or neuter your pets.
If you need help, we have a solution.
If you can support this program, text CAJC to 89871 or visit www.carejeffcounty.com/donate. Every dollar helps curb overcrowding, and we are truly grateful.
For now, we’ll celebrate the bright spots — our wins this week. Take a look at the adoption photos and their stories below.
18 Adoptions
5 Returned to family
4 Sent to rescue
14 Protective Custody
37 Intakes
188 Shelter population

06/06/2026

Happy Caturday everyone! 🐾

Are you familiar with our barn cat program, or do you know what a barn cat actually is?

At C.A.R.E., we sometimes receive feral cats into our care. A shelter cage is an extremely stressful environment for a feral cat, and we want to avoid that whenever possible. Their true home is outdoors, and many remain very close to their wild roots. 🌲🏡

Because of this, we offer our Barn Cat Program at no charge! >
While these independent felines might not be the cuddliest pets, they provide a vital service to farm and property owners by keeping the grounds clear of small rodents. 🐭❌

Want a natural, eco-friendly pest control team for your property? Stop by and talk to us about adopting a barn cat or two!

06/06/2026

🤕 Meet Squid—a true survivor with a heart of gold.

Looking at his injuries, it’s heartbreakingly likely that this sweet boy was thrown or fell from a moving vehicle. His back paw pads were completely sheared off, and his front paws bear deep gouges from where he desperately tried to catch himself. 💔

Against all odds, Squid pulled himself onto a kind stranger's porch, who reached out to C.A.R.E. for help. Despite the trauma he’s been through, he remains incredibly sweet, patient, and tolerant. As a unique bonus to his story, he also sportingly rocks an adorable, completely unrelated cleft lip! 🐱✨

Squid’s wounds are currently being treated, and he’s on antibiotics and vitamin B12 to help him heal. If you have a soft spot for the underdogs (or under-cats!) who just need a chance to feel safe, Squid might just be the perfect match for your heart.

🐾 Want to support Squid's recovery or learn more about adopting? Drop us a message or visit our website!

06/04/2026

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️

C.A.R.E.’s semi-annual yard sale is right around the corner, and this might just be our best one yet!

Want to donate items? Here’s how you can help:

Got storage space? If you can hold off until June 17th, please bring your donations directly to Jefferson Middle School. We’ll be there all day setting up!

Need to drop off now? If you can’t wait, you can still drop your items off directly at C.A.R.E. between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Thank you for supporting the animals—we can't wait to see you there! 🐾

06/04/2026