NEWS & UPDATES

THE FIRST ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY FOCUSING ON BUSINESSES OF COLOR WITHIN THE PET INDUSTRY

β€œTo have a great country, not only will we have to have political power, but we will have to have economic power as well.”

– FANNIE LOU HAMER

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.

COLLABORATORS

Ever call your dog your kid without even thinking? Yeah… we get it 😍

The human-animal bond runs deep β€” especially when your pet becomes your source of comfort during tough times.

For this pet parent, her dog is more than just a companion. He’s family β€” and the first to show up when PTSD or panic strikes.

#CAREequity #BarkAboutIt

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πŸ• Animals can do a lot β€” sniff out danger, calm anxiety, and bring endless laughs β€” but the real magic is how they show up as everyday loving members of our family.

🎀 Take another look at the very first clip from `Bark About It` that we posted almost 2 years ago. Bark About It is our CARE Narrative series spotlighting pet parents who speak from the heart about their beloved companion animals hosted by Hakeem Ruiz, Senior Director of CARE Centers Philly/Camden.

πŸ₯‚ Here`s a toast to another 2 years of heart-to-heart discussions with everyday pet parents just like you!

#CAREforEquity #BarkAboutIt #HumanAnimalWelfare

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To celebrate National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week (April 13–19), we’re proud to offer something special for our everyday heroes πŸΆπŸ’™

In appreciation for ACO`s, NACA members get 20% off REDI Copper β€” from $35 down to $28 for a 3-year certification.

Use code: NACAREDICopper20

Best part? Proceeds help fund our Direct CARE Program, providing emergency vet care access for families in need.

πŸ“§ Reach out to Dr. Alina Luna at alina@careawo.org for more info.

#ACOWeek2025 #REDICopper #VetCareForAll #CAREforEquity

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