CARE, Southcoast

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CARE, Southcoast We are an all volunteer, no-kill, 501C3 animal rescue/shelter servicing the Southcoast Region of Massachusetts. Acushnet, MA.

Volunter Application: https://form.jotform.com/caresouthcoast/volunteer-application
Dog Foster/Adopt app https://www.jotform.com/form/201075787233153
Cat Foster/adopt app https://www.jotform.com/form/200997587139168 All dogs are in foster care, while cats are can be visited at our shelter at 197 Middle Rd. We also keep most kittens and some special needs cats in foster care. We focus our efforts on pets that wouldn’t do well in traditional shelters. Our mission extends to the Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) of feral cats, training of dogs with behavioral challenges, and education to avoid rehoming of owned animals. What makes CARE unique is that the volunteers take in older animals, sick animals, animals with behavioral issues that would not make it in a traditional shelter, etc. CARE caters to the population of animals that others find not worthy of life. CARE sees the diamonds in the rough, the tail wags beneath the sad eyes, and rehabs the animals back to being happy, healthy, confident family pets who bring so much joy to their families. Along with our sheltering and adoption programs CARE provide basic medical support to these same animals along with helping feral cats and low income folks who would not otherwise be able to keep their pets. In cases where people have found themselves temporarily homeless we have provided shelter for their pets until they have been reunited with their owners. Most of these pets would have ended up on the streets or euthanized. Imagine losing your furry family member as well as your home ? On behalf of the homeless pets we have saved and continue to save, please accept our heartfelt gratitude and thanks. We hope you will support our mission of not giving up on any animal no matter how hopeless their situation may be. We are their voice when no one else is there.

We have an ask of our friends and supporters!! 📣 We need you to share, share, share!!Henry really needs everyone’s help....
10/19/2026

We have an ask of our friends and supporters!! 📣 We need you to share, share, share!!

Henry really needs everyone’s help. He has finished his board and train and is waiting at the kennel for a foster or forever home. It’s really time for him to be comfy in a home with his people.

Henry is a 3 year old Cocker Spaniel. He came to us after he was removed from a domestic abuse situation at his home.

He is the SWEETEST boy. He loves hugs and snuggles. He will try to fit his entire body into your lap and lay his head on your chest. He is so desperate for a family to love.

He comes with some “stuff” that we’ve been addressing. He has resource guarding over his toys which can be managed by not having any toys around, he simply doesn’t need them. Because of this, he should not live with children.

He loves other dogs - he really gets along with mild mannered, mellow pups who are not in his face.

He is a bit fearful of men but he can get over it with time, patience and trust. It’s not a dealbreaker but his home must be committed to giving him time to work through it.

Please please share!! He is a handsome, healthy, young boy whose life is just beginning. A little structure and a lot of love will do him wonders!!

Email [email protected] for an application

Sky went home yesterday and it already feels like home 🩵
10/18/2026

Sky went home yesterday and it already feels like home 🩵

Introducing Sherry & Charlotte ! Sherry ( Tiger)is so loving and playful. She is very food motivated Give some treats wh...
10/17/2026

Introducing Sherry & Charlotte !

Sherry ( Tiger)is so loving and playful. She is very food motivated
Give some treats when you first meet her and she will greet you every time you walk in the room. Sherry is very curious about other animals but may be a little apprehensive with large dogs initially but it’s easy to see she wants to interact !

Charlotte( orange )is a beautiful kitten with a deep, loud purr. She is very timid but once she is used to you she will come snuggle and relax you with her purrs. She is very active first thing in the morning and then again in the evening. She spends most of the afternoon out of sight.Charlotte is more reserved but she observes Sherry at play and will eventually join in . Charlotte has no interest in meeting other animals(will hide) at this time but with consistent , brief periods of supervised exposure that will likely change . They are currently in foster care with meet and greets scheduled with an approved application .

https://form.jotform.com/200997587139168

10/17/2026
Bully needs an urgent foster or adopter!! 🚨 Bully is an 8 year old English Bulldog. His owner left him with his older fa...
10/16/2026

Bully needs an urgent foster or adopter!! 🚨

Bully is an 8 year old English Bulldog. His owner left him with his older father who is unable to care for him long term.

Bully was introduced to us as feeling pretty crummy. He went to the vet and they believe he has Cushings disease. While it’s not the best news, it’s also something that can be managed and this sweet boy can live a normal, happy life.

The vet advised that Bully be placed in a home that is savvy with Cushings or at least with administering medication and monitoring him in the beginning of treatment so that means we need a home ASAP that can help.

Bully is good with other dogs with slow introductions. He has lived with a cat but did chase, not to cause harm but could be stressful for certain cats. He is great with all people!

He is a lazy boy who will need minimal exercise and likes to play with toys outside. He’s not destructive and has no resource guarding. All he needs is yummy food, a safe home and lots of love!

While in foster, CARE Southcoast will pay for all medical bills!!

Please email us at [email protected] if you are able to foster or if you’re looking to adopt. Thank you!

Introducing Finn !This affectionate , playful and handsome boy is about 6 months old and ready to meet his forever famil...
10/13/2026

Introducing Finn !
This affectionate , playful and handsome boy is about 6 months old and ready to meet his forever family or person . It’s believed he can either be the only pet in the home or maybe do well with another cat . He loves attention from his foster mom but not really a fan of being picked up and held . Up until just over a month ago he was on his own outside depending on nice folks to feed him. Being a smart little one he decided to set up camp in their yard . Once they saw how sweet he was they reached out for our help in getting him to safety . He’s done well in his foster home but is ready for someone to take it from here!

https://form.jotform.com/200997587139168

Hoping to keep our TNR kitties warm in the neighborhoods they call home . Can definitely feel the chill already . Do you...
10/11/2026

Hoping to keep our TNR kitties warm in the neighborhoods they call home . Can definitely feel the chill already . Do you have one of these igloos you no longer use ? Have you seen one for sale cheap or free on FB ?

Meet Mrs Beasley !100% ready to go! She is about a year and an half old and is tiny ! tiny ! tiny ! This sweet petite we...
10/11/2026

Meet Mrs Beasley !
100% ready to go! She is about a year and an half old and is tiny ! tiny ! tiny ! This sweet petite weighs in at just over 6lbs and will probably remain around there for life. This little Mrs has an incredibly loving and affectionate nature with a soul soothing purr and to top it all off, she’s uniquely “designed” with 4 polydactyl paws ! Mrs Beasley is a very clean girl with immaculate litter box habits and is the type of kitty that once you put her food down she doesn't dive right in . She likes to walk in between your legs to rub up against them ....just her way of saying “ thank you !” Likely to do very well with another non aggressive/chill cat and even a cat friendly dog after a gradual and cautious introduction. Mrs Beasley is currently residing in foster care with visits scheduled for approved applicants . She can’t wait to meet and charm you so submit those applications !

https://form.jotform.com/200997587139168

FYI : somehow acquired a right side ear tip prior to her rescue and was unspayed .

🚨 We NEED volunteers! 🚨CARE, Southcoast is currently in need of direct care volunteers to help keep our cats safe, clean...
10/04/2026

🚨 We NEED volunteers! 🚨

CARE, Southcoast is currently in need of direct care volunteers to help keep our cats safe, clean, and loved 🐾💜

We are especially looking for help during these shifts:
👉 Tuesday mornings
👉 Wednesday nights
👉 Friday nights

Even just a couple hours makes a huge difference in their lives. Feeding, cleaning, and giving love — it all matters more than you know.

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now is the time we truly need you.

📍 197 Middle Rd., Acushnet, MA
🕙 Adoption Hours: Saturdays 10–1 | Sundays 4–6

💌 Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.caresouthcoast.com

Come be part of something meaningful 💜🐾

😻If you can’t volunteer right now, please consider sharing or purchasing from our Amazon Wishlist:

https://tinyurl.com/CARESOUTHCOASTWISHLIST

Address

197 Middle Road
Acushnet, MA
02743

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 4pm - 6pm

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