WE ARE FOCUSED ON TRANSFORMING THE ANIMAL WELFARE INDUSTRY WITH EVIDENCE-BASED INCLUSION TRAINING, INSPIRING NARRATIVES,Β AND COMPASSION.
We believe in the inherent goodness and dignity of all people. Ex-offenders, People without Homes, Seniors, Renters, Families with Small Children, and Yes, People of Color. To that end, CARE’s mission is to bring diverse voices to the Animal Welfare industry while also advocating for a more inclusive path to pet adoption. CARE is using evidence-based tools and narratives to inspire organizations to be more inclusive and less biased. All in an effort to save more companion animal lives and elevate the value of all human life.
OUR METHOD
FOR CHANGE
For better understanding
Because the Messenger Matters
To inspire and illuminate
For better outcomes
We’ve estimated a 20% adoption gap between White Americans and African Americans.
Closing the gap is possible, but it requires reaching-out to people of color and seeking their leadership in the lifesaving work of Animal Welfare.
But first, we must confront the nature of bias in the Animal Welfare field. See the Harvard Implicit Bias Report here >
Took more than a few takes to get Guapo to look at the cameraπ€ͺ Good thing he loves his frisbee.
WANT A HOODIE? Get a black Carhartt Hoodie sweatshirt w lined hand warming pocket when you make a donation of $80 today. These are a limited run. Sizes are loose fitting and run large. We ONLY have M, L, XL, and a few XXL left.
Make the donation with the link in bio and email jen@careawo.org with your size and address. (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
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βWhat matters most to me is that I am the best person that I can be. That I make positive impacts on the people and animals I touch. I want to be the best wife, mother, and leader I can possibly be. I want to give more than I ever take and leave a legacy of good.β β Shafonda Allen
Read about our Board member Shafonda in the bio link!
#whatshesaid
#inclusionequalslivesaving #caregiverscircle
Application Submitted! (#7)
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Actually the #6 doesnβt count because we stopped filling out the absurd questions
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#jennifer #ohjenni #openarmschallenge #adoptdontshop #cleartheshelters #findingguaposfriend #sitguaposit
"Animal welfare tends to come into communities with the assumption that there's nothing going on," said James Evans, who's worked for years with animal welfare nonprofits through his Maryland-based communications firm and now leads CARE. "Communities that need help, we believe, are quite capable of helping themselves if they're supported in the same way that white organizations sustain other white organizations.β
Thank you Kelly Smith for listeningβ¦truly listening and recognizing the historical harm and apprehension of having this story told. Thank you Mary Tan of Whisker Media for your thoughtful support. And thank you Veronica, Shirley, Sharon, Lucas and Marilouβ¦ so many more beautiful things to come.
Link to story in the bio
#inclusionequalslifesaving #redlakenation #minnesota #philanthropy #socialjustice #communitywisdom #workforcedevelopment #animalwellfare #awesiinyagareloved
This handsome boy is 2.5 years old, loves people, loves kids even more, wants to play with other dogs and is extremely smart. He is looking for a playmate! As we start up our search again, we would appreciate any leads on German Shepherds. Preferably not a puppy. We will be sharing applications, photos and hopefully a successful adoption story next month!
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Also if you are a shelter or rescue take the @maddiesfund Open Arms Challenge. Details in the bio link. Maddieβs Fund is encouraging animal shelters and rescue organizations to pilot new approaches that open doors to new adopters and volunteers and welcome your entire community
#OpenArmsChallenge #openadoption #sitguaposit #adoptdontshop #savethemall #cleartheshelters #dogrescue #catrescue
Only the purest love and mutual respect can produce transformative work.
Awesiiyag are loved
We can not wait to share more. Community wisdom requires equitable funding and freedom. Thank you to Marilou, Shirley, Sharon, Lucas and Awanook.
#CAREcenters #indigenouspeople #indigenouslivesmatter #bipoc #inclusionequalslifesaving #tribalnations #redlakenation #minnesota #minnesotaanimalrescue #petwellness #communitysupport
Team Building, Sharing, Healing, Laughing and Solving
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#staytuned #caregiver #CAREgivercircle #CAREcircle #research #socialjustice #workforcedevelopment #solutionfocused #CAREcenters #inclusionequalslifesaving
Day 3: Engagement, PR and Filming
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Day 2: Mental Health Day! Emotional labor, burnout and setting boundaries. And We Celebrated Kennyβs Birthday!
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#familystyle #inclusionequalslifesaving #mentalhealthmatters
With your support, we can ensure
that everyone who wants to adopt
has a fair opportunity. Inclusion = Lifesaving
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