Posted on Feb 03, 2022
 

C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort) is a 14-year-old non-profit, all-volunteer organization that began in the Strawn area as a way to effectively control pet populations in rural Palo Pinto County through rescuing, sheltering and fostering of strays.

Founder and Executive Director Peggy McQueary, center, along with Treasurer Susan Wynn, left, spoke to Rotarians Wednesday. They were invited by this week's program chair Nancy Cameron.

C.A.R.E. Is also heavily involved in programs and services to control pet populations through spaying and neutering efforts, and works to educate the public on responsible pet ownership. Their efforts are also focused on developing healthier animals and helping to end the suffering and abuse many animals endure – whether wild or domesticated.

Its spay/neuter program is in partnership with Texas West Animal Health in Santo, Millsap Veterinary Clinic in Millsap, Kelly Bruner DMV in Millsap, and Greens Creek Veterinary Hospital in Stephenville.

There is no animal control in the county, so C.A.R.E. Is the only organization outside of Mineral Wells trying to reduce and control the numbers of stray pets.

C.A.R.E. Is always in need of funding, donations of supplies, volunteers and foster homes. Ways you can help include:

• Join the Weekend Foster Home Program.

• Become an approved foster family.

• Transport rescue animals to an from the veterinarian.

• Help with adoption and fundraising events.

• Help walk, leash train, socialize and/or potty train dogs.

• Help maintain C.A.R.E.'s headquarters in Mingus.

• Make phone calls and perform general office work.

• Whatever other skill or service you can offer.

Call C.A.R.E. at 254-631-6937 or email care.animalrescue@yahoo.com. You can make a donation online at www.paypal.me/CAREanimals, or send a check to C.A.R.E. at P.O. Box 353, Mingus, TX 76463. Follow the organization on Facebook.