COMMUNITY ANIMAL
RESCUE EFFORT
P.O. Box 1964
Evanston, Illinois 60204
C.A.R.E. Hotline
(847) 705-2653

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C.A.R.E. FAQ

Can I volunteer with C.A.R.E.? What do volunteers do?

• C.A.R.E. is an all volunteer organization, and we can always use more help! Volunteers are responsible for the shelter during weekday evenings, the entire weekend and holidays. Devoting time as an "In-Shelter Volunteer" entails giving up a few hours per week to help the animals at the shelter. In-Shelter Volunteers pick a regular weekly shift that they can adhere to consistently. In order to volunteer, you must be at least 18 years of age and be able to commit to volunteering for at least 6 months. Minors over the age of 16 can volunteer with a parent or adult guardian present. We have many parent-child teams that volunteer at the shelter, as it is a rewarding way to spend family time. Children under the age of 16 are not accepted as volunteers because of the risks involved in dealing with stray animals.
• Canine Volunteer tasks cover the day-to-day care of the dogs at the shelter. Shifts are weekday evenings from 6 p.m. to approximately 9 p.m. or weekend mornings or afternoons. We have no paid staff, so these are the tasks that are performed by each volunteer :
  • Cleaning and disinfecting kennels
  • Walking and socializing dogs including basic obedience and documenting behavior issues
  • Feeding
  • Doing dishes
  • Doing laundry
  • Mopping floors
  • Washing windows
  • Taking out trash
  • Volunteering at fundraisers
  • Other opportunities such as Kennel Captain and Adoption Counselor are options after a probationary period
• Feline Volunteer tasks cover the day-to-day care of the cats at the shelter. For Feline Volunteers, we do have some daytime shifts available during the week in addition to the evening and weekend shifts. We have no paid staff, so these are the tasks that are performed by each volunteer :
  • Cleaning and disinfecting cages
  • Grooming and socializing cats and noting behavior issues
  • Cleaning litter pans and scoops
  • Feeding
  • Doing dishes
  • Doing laundry
  • Mopping floors
  • Washing windows
  • Taking out trash
  • Volunteering at fundraisers
  • Other opportunities such as Cage Captain and Adoption Counselor are options after a probationary period

  TO START THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION OR LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR HOTLINE AT (847)705-2653

How Can I Adopt From C.A.R.E.?

• Our organization strives to have successful adoptions that are ideal for both the pet and the adopter. Because the variety of animals in our shelter is constantly changing, the best way to find out about our selection is to stop by the shelter to speak to an Adoption Counselor. Follow this link to read more about our Adoption Policies. Follow this link to see some of our Available Animals.

  TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ADOPTING, PLEASE COME BY THE EVANSTON ANIMAL SHELTER DURING ADOPTION HOURS (Mon-Thurs 6pm-8pm, Sat-Sun noon-3:30pm)

I Need To Find A Home For My Pet, Will You Take It?

• The Community Animal Rescue Effort is a private organization that assists the Evanston Municipal Animal Shelter. The City of Evanston policies are followed, therefore only animals from residents of Evanston are accepted. For more information, please call our hotline- 847-705-2653. We are a tiny facility and operate with a waiting list. We are unable to take in animals on a moment's notice. If you do not live in Evanston, please follow this link to other Chicago Area Animal Shelters. There is a large pet overpopulation problem in the Chicago area, so be prepared to spend at least 2 months to find a new home for your pet. Nationally, 4 out of 5 animals turned in to shelters are euthanized... don't you owe it to your pet to find another lifelong, permanent home? Don't let your loving pet become one of the over 12 million animals that are destroyed each year in the US for lack of homes.

How Can I Get Low Cost Veterinary Care?

• CARE does not provide veterinary care for non-shelter animals. However, there are great resources in the Chicago area for low cost and affordable Spay/Neuter and Vaccinations. Follow this link to our directory of low cost Spay/Neuter information.

How Do I Get To The Evanston Animal Shelter?

• The Evanston Animal Shelter is located at 2310 Oakton between McCormick Blvd. & Dodge Ave. We are directly across the street from Home Depot and Steak 'n Shake and is just west of the Evanston Recycling Center.

  CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE SHELTER
  

  

 

FOR OTHER INQUIRIES

PLEASE CALL OUR HOTLINE AT (847)705-2653

 

FOR LINK REQUESTS ONLY e-mail: Webmaster email -If you have a question about volunteering, animals for adoption, low cost vet services, or giving up a pet, please refer to the FAQ above. Any other questions can be answered through our hotline at (847)705-2653