Every rescued animal deserves a second chance at life, and a loving home to call their own. When you adopt from CARA, you’re not just gaining a companion. You’re saving a life, supporting animal rescue efforts, and making room for us to help even more animals in need.
It sounds simple, but it carries weight. This isn’t just about where you get a pet, it’s about what your choice supports.
One creates demand, one saves a life.
One is chosen for looks, one is chosen for love.
One is a transaction, one is a second chance.
One is easy, one is meaningful.
And somewhere in between those choices is an animal still waiting to be seen. Same love, different impact.
While CARA is not a shelter, we continue to rehabilitate, and care for these previously rescued abandoned and mistreated cats and dogs until they are ready for loving forever homes.
Adopting from CARA means:
You save more than one life. By adopting from CARA, you "free up" space and resources for another rescue who may be in need.
CARA’s rescues are all spayed/neutered and given the necessary vaccinations prior to being endorsed to a new home. Likewise, they are socialized to interact with humans and other dogs/cats, and are trained to stay indoors as well.
A minimal adoption fee (₱1,000 for cats, ₱1,500 for dogs) goes directly toward the continued care of our existing rescues, especially those with special needs.
Adopt, don't shop. Help fight animal homelessness. Adoption helps address the growing number of abandoned and stray animals and reduces the demand for irresponsible breeding.
1) Cats adopted from CARA must be kept indoors. Doors/gates leading outside should be kept closed and windows must be fitted with fly screens to prevent the cat going outside. In specific cases, cats may be approved to go to an indoor/outdoor home.
2) Cats should be provided with a litter box (cleaned daily).
3) Cats must not be declawed for any reason. This is considered animal cruelty.
4) The animal must be provided with fresh water at all times and good quality food twice daily.
5) Veterinary treatment must be provided when necessary for the continued health and well-being of the animal.
6) Vaccines should be kept up-to-date yearly.
7) CARA’s animals, if over 6 months of age, are spayed/neutered before adoption. If the chosen pet is under 6 months of age, therefore not yet neutered, an advanced payment should be given to CARA for the operation. The animal has to be brought to the CARA clinic to the prearranged appointment for neutering.
8) If for whatever reason you cannot keep the adopted animal, you must notify CARA and return the animal to CARA.
9) The adoptive family agrees to give CARA visiting rights to ensure the terms of the adoption agreement are being followed.
10) Failure to follow the agreement will result in the animal being reclaimed by CARA.
11) Cats adopted will be picked up and transported by the adopter to their new home in a carrier approved by CARA.
12) The adoption fee of P1,000.00 is non-refundable.
1) Dogs must be able to roam freely in a fenced or secure area inside the adopter’s house or compound. This can be indoors or outdoors, provided there is adequate shelter.
2) Dogs should be walked twice daily in a responsible manner.
3) They must not be debarked. This is considered animal cruelty.
4) The animal must be provided with fresh water at all times and good quality food twice daily.
5) Veterinary treatment must be provided when necessary for the continued health and well-being of the animal.
6) Vaccines should be kept up-to-date yearly.
7) CARA’s animals, if over 6 months of age, are spayed/neutered before adoption. If the chosen pet is under 6 months of age, therefore not yet neutered, an advanced payment should be given to CARA for the operation. The animal has to be brought to the CARA clinic to the prearranged appointment for neutering.
8) If for whatever reason you cannot keep the adopted animal, you must notify CARA and return the animal to CARA.
9) The adoptive family agrees to give CARA visiting rights to ensure the terms of the adoption agreement are being followed.
10) Failure to follow the agreement will result in the animal being reclaimed by CARA.
11) Dogs adopted will be picked up by the adopter and brought to their new home in a carrier approved by CARA or in a personal vehicle.
12) The adoption fee of P1,500.00 is non-refundable.
View our gallery (WIP) to select the cat/dog you wish to bring home as your new family member.
Make sure to read and understand our adoption policies before completing the adoption form.
Complete and send the adoption form. This will be the first step for your screening process.
You will receive an invitation for an interview (online or onsite, whichever is suitable). This will also be a good time for us to answer any questions you may have.
Depending on the interview, a home visit may be requested. This may be waived if a house tour was previously provided during the online interview.
Upon confirmation, kindly pay the adoption fee using any of our donation channels. This will help CARA extend its support for the rest of the strays under our care, while opening up a new slot for a rescue who needs it the most. The minimal adoption fee for P1,000.00 for cats, and P1,500.00 for dogs. The adoption fee is non-refundable.
CARA will issue a Certificate of Adoption upon pick up.
We're improving the way we present our adorable rescues. We're also streamlining our adoption process. In the coming weeks, we'll be adding more details to help you find your new best friend. For now, here's a gallery of our cats and dogs, ready to join their new family. Watch this space for exciting new updates.
Bringing a new pet home is an exciting milestone! A little preparation goes a long way.
Stock up on the basics before your new cat or dog arrives: food and water bowls, a comfortable bed or crate, a collar with an ID tag, and enough food to last their first few weeks.
Here are a few items to get you started:
1. Kitten or cat food (kibbles / pouches / canned)
2. Stainless steel food and water bowls
3. Litter box
4. Litter sand (clumping)
5. Litter scooper
6. Secure Cat Carrier
7. Cat collar
8. Cat scratcher / toys that can be scratched
1. Dog food (kibbles / pouches / canned)
2. Stainless steel food and water bowls
3. Collar / harness + 4-6ft leash
4. Secure Dog carrier
5. Dog brush, shampoo & conditioner and Canine toothbrush & toothpaste
6. Dog bed
7. Super absorbent paper towels and absorbent house training pee pads
8. Disposable poop baggies
9. An assortment of toys
10. A variety of treats
