Since 1987, Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) has been promoting adoptions and care for dogs and cats. The all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serves all of the communities of Chicago’s North Shore, including Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook, Niles, Morton Grove and the north side of the City of Chicago.
The Adoption Center is scheduled to open this year at 4927 Main Street in Skokie, so that C.A.R.E. can offer a combined adoption center and foster home model to better serve the needs of homeless animals as well as potential adopters and the community.
Today, C.A.R.E. is an independent foster home based organization and has an expanded mission to serve all of the communities of Chicago's North Shore, including Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook, Niles, Morton Grove and the Northern parts of the City of Chicago.
C.A.R.E.’S SERVICES
- adopts companion pets into safe, healthy, lifelong homes
- serves as an educational and counseling resource for pet owners
- works to reduce pet overpopulation
- supports local food banks with pet food for owners in need
C.A.R.E.’S PHILOSOPHY
C.A.R.E., as a humane organization, believes that every adoptable pet deserves a safe and loving forever home. Our rehoming approach takes into consideration the needs and expectations of the community and adopters we serve, as much as the well-being of the animals. Special care is taken to match potential adopters with the right pets. C.A.R.E. continues its commitment by being an available resource after the pet is in its new home.
Because all animals live in the moment, we are committed to the continual improvement of their quality of life by using volunteer foster homes to meet medical, emotional, and physical needs on a daily basis by stressing training, socialization, and mental stimulation. C.A.R.E. is a “limited access, unlimited stay” organization. This means that adoptable animals remain with us until the right home is found.
C.A.R.E. 'S MISSION
Community Animal Rescue Effort is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with a mission to serve the communities of Chicago's North Shore by fostering and supporting healthy, positive relationships between people and companion animals. C.A.R.E. rehomes companion pets into safe, healthy, lifelong homes; serves as an educational and counseling resource; and works to reduce pet overpopulation.
