CARE Receives Historic
$6.5 Million Grant to Help
BIPOC Communities and their Pets

“Minorities in general and Afro-Americans in
particular are still virtually invisible in all aspects
of organized animal protection.”

~ Society and Animals 13(2):153-162

"Greater diversity is needed in animal welfare...because people of color who live with companion animals need a greater voice in decisions that affect them."

~ Society and Animals

OUR MISSION

Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), in the interest of Human and Animal Well-Being, prioritizes and amplifies BIPOC and other Marginalized Voices using Narratives, Research, and Community-Centered Investments.

Our Method For Change

CARE CENTERS

Community Wisdom, Community Solutions

CARE is supporting and investing in community leaders focused on sustainable and transformative solutions.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL CARE

Community Wisdom Amplified

Community Animal CARE [CAC] is an innovative Public Health centered program designed to prevent and solve persistent challenges to Human and Animal Well-Being. CAC will deliver critical resources to community members led by Proximate Leaders. In particular, Access to Care and Prevention, Pet Behavioral Training, Pet Resources, Compliance Awareness, Lost and Found Pets, and Involuntary Surrender Prevention.

THE CIRCLE OF LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP

Informed people make better choices.

The Circle of Learning and Leadership is a unique BIPOC-led educational experience with an ecosystem centered on Racial Equity, Community Wisdom, and Access to Preventive Care. Our goal is to bridge the information gap between traditional Animal Welfare and marginalized communities.

NARRATIVES

Hear My Story. See My Heart.

Stories shape our vision of the world and often frame our perceptions and biases. For this reason, CARE is producing and sharing stories that celebrate the diversity within human and animal well-being.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GIVERS CIRCLE

COLLABORATORS

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🐾 Pets bring us unlimited joy, and Purina is all about enhancing the human and animal bond.

💚 At CARE, we`re proud to have @Purina as our sponsor, working to strengthen communities and pet families through diverse initiatives. Join us at #TheGathering this week from October 4-7, where our commitment to bringing people and pets together will come to life!

📣 “CARE shares our belief that diversity strengthens our communities and the pet care industry overall. The Gathering brings that to life, and we’re humbled to be a part of it.”
– Purina

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🎉 A BIG THANK YOU to all the wonderful members of our community who attended our events and initiatives throughout the year, donated to our food drives, and contributed to our cause! 🙌 Your generosity and support have made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals and families in need.

👏 We would like to give a special shoutout to @SecondhandHounds, @RedRoverorg, @MNSnap, @NACAofficialpage, @CommunityCatsPodcast, @Emancipet, @iamlilBubs, and @AdoptaPet, who have been instrumental in making these events successful.

🤝 We are grateful for your continued participation and contributions, and we look forward to working with you in future events and initiatives that will help create a better community for all of us.

🙏 Thank you once again for your support and commitment to our cause. We couldn`t have done it without you! ❤️

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🐾 Michelson Found Animals is passionate about keeping pets with their families, and so are we at CARE.

💚 Pets are family, and we believe they should stay with their families, no matter the circumstances.

@FoundAnimals shares this unwavering belief, and together, we`re taking concrete steps to make it a reality for families of all backgrounds. Programs like the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative and the Michelson Institute for Pet Professions, are designed to increase access to resources for pet parents.

📣 “Michelson Found Animals is thrilled to partner with CARE, a dynamic and visionary organization, catalyzing change in historically-marginalized communities. At MFA, we share CARE’s vision that by fostering the intersection of human and animal well-being and championing inclusion, both people and pets in vulnerable communities thrive.”
– Michelson Found Animals

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🐱Pet owners, get ready for an exciting evening at the LOVE Pets and People event! Join us on Thursday, October 5th, at LOVE Park, from 5-7pm, for a night filled with fun activities and giveaways.

🎈 Our partners at CARE will be introducing you to Philly People partners like @TheBlockGivesBack, @Hand2Paw_philly, Chef Kurt Evans @kurtcooks, @care.givers.circle, @hitouchinc, @theblockgivesback and @Emancipet, along with special appearances from the Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy

💙 These amazing organizations will be on-site to showcase their products and programs.

@Purina, our main sponsor, will also be present at the event, giving away free pet products and goodies. Enjoy the music, games, and dancing while your furry friends play and interact with other pets. 🐶 💜

❤️ LOVE Park, designed by Edmund Bacon and Vincent G. Kling, is a central location and iconic gathering spot in Philadelphia. The park features the famous LOVE sculpture, created by Robert Indiana, which was added to celebrate the nation`s bicentennial. The sculpture has since become a fixture in the park and was recently given a new makeover, returning to its original red, green, and purple color scheme.

🍕Hungry for Pizza? @victorspizzatruck will be on site with Vegan and Mexican Pizza options!!!

🎤 Special Guest Frankie Darcell

We can`t wait to see you and your pets at the LOVE Pets and People event! 💚🧡

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🐾 RARF`s dedication to promoting equitable change seamlessly mirrors the values we have at CARE, and it’s one of many reasons why CARE and @RARF are two purfect pals.

💚 Together, we`re supporting BIPOC-led organizations and fostering positive change within the human and animal welfare industry.

📣 “*Our collaboration with CARE has allowed us to provide resources to BIPOC-led organizations through CARE Centers while reinforcing our philosophy of promoting equitable change within the animal welfare industry*.”
– RARF

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OUR MISSION