Since C.A.R.E.'s inception on 6/27/2007, 207 transports, 3,993 dogs and 345 cats have been saved through transport
(TOTAL ANIMALS TRANSPORTED = 4,338)
As of 5/15/09, C.A.R.E. has driven over 248,000 miles to save the animals. About 10,000 miles are being driven each month to save over 200 dogs each month.

Mission Statement

The mission of C.A.R.E. is to arrange and provide safe transportation for domestic animals who are going to approved rescues and adoptive homes.  As funds allow, C.A.R.E. will also help with veterinary expenses, food and supplies for homeless animals in shelters and rescues. 

Operations

Twice a week, C.A.R.E. arranges and provides the safe transportation of dogs and cats from high-kill Midwest shelters who are going to Colorado-based rescue groups or adoptive homes. C.A.R.E. works with over 94 Colorado rescue organizations who commit to taking the homeless animals into foster care for proper assessment and placement. C.A.R.E also transports for several remote Colorado shelters who need help moving animals to local rescues.

An average transport consists of renting multiple vans in Denver and Kansas City to move approximately 25 animals.  Vans are also rented in other locations if needed.  At this time, C.A.R.E. is primarily transporting animals from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Nebraska.  Some animals have even joined our transports from as far away as Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky. Since October 2008, we have been bringing animals back from New Mexico every 3 weeks.  Our geographic focus is continually expanding to help animals in high kill shelters.  We are appreciative of the resources in Colorado to help our more remote shelters in Colorado and shelters in neighboring states. 

Donations and grants are needed to cover the rental van charges, gasoline, and the purchase and maintenance of transport supplies. With outside donations to C.A.R.E., the rescue groups receiving the animals will have more funds available to cover their necessary veterinary and foster care expenses.