OUR MISSION
"To provide temporary shelter to abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs until we can find them loving new homes"
Who we are
Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour (CARES) is a non-profit 501c3 organization in Seymour, Connecticut. We run entirely by dedicated volunteers. In addition to our mission, we educate the public and prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a pet into their homes and the importance of medical care including vaccination along with spaying and neutering. We work to end pet overpopulation and the suffering of unwanted animals by providing access to spaying and neutering. In our efforts to achieve our mission, we collaborate with municipal shelters, rescues, and independent trappers and help families keep their pets in their home.
What we Do
Whether pulled from overcrowded animal shelters or surrendered by owners, the animals that come to us are cared for by a loving team of volunteers. Injured or sick animals receive veterinary care and all are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. They are socialized, exercised, talked to and hugged every day until they are placed in a home where they will be loved and cherished forever.
Our Name
Coco was just a baby when she came to us from a very abusive and violent home. Although it was too late to save, this amazing pup stole our hearts in the short time she was with us and inspired us to action. CARES is named in her honor. Our little Coco is forever young and forever motivating us to come to the aid of at-risk, abused and abandoned animals.
