As the days grow colder and the decorations begin to come out for the season, pet owners find themselves sorting through pet costumes,...

Goodbye winter...hello summer! In southwest Missouri, it sure doesn't take long for the weather to go from one extreme to the next! With...

Did you know… Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide annually 1.5 million (1 in 4) don’t make it out of...

With summer (hopefully) just around the corner, many of us may find ourselves going on a vacation or road trip and needing (or wanting)...

Whether you're a pet parent or not, you're no stranger to the word "heartworms." It sounds kinda gross, but you're probably able to brush...

We love seeing our dogs happy, and some dogs are never happier than when they have a brand new, fluffy toy. However, the cost for toys...

By now, you’ve probably heard about our HUUUUUUUUGE plans for the future. If not, where in the world have you been! Springfield Needs...

We rely on the generosity and giving spirit of our volunteers. There’s lots to do at the Adoption Center, and the work our amazing...

Let’s talk about fleas. Not like the fun “market” kind. Like the kind that infest your pets, get into your home, and make both you and...

If you don't appreciate random knowledge that you'll probably never use, feel free to skip to the next blog post. Great! You're still...

Spring is approaching which means warmer weather, later sunsets allowing for some fun after work, and endless possibilities for fun...

You fella's are inclusive in this as well! Do you love plants? Do you love cats? Do you wish to have both in your home? Let's talk! So...

On August 7, 2018, Springfield, MO, overwhelmingly voted “no” on Question 1 (68% no, 32% yes). This wasn’t necessarily a big surprise, as...

We've all been there, or know someone who has... It may have only been a 30-minute trip to the grocery store, or possibly a day on the...

C.A.R.E. was founded in 1992 and since then has saved thousands of animals lives - YOU can too! There are several reasons one should...

Adding a new dog to your family can be one of the happiest and most rewarding decisions you can ever make. It’s the decision to welcome a...

Raise your hand if you brushed your teeth today…ew, really? Why am I the only person with a hand in the air… I see nobody is humoring me....

Do you love to cook, or maybe you get random urges every so often to whip up something fun? We do too! And this week we are going to show...

It's beginning to approach those harsh winter days here in Missouri, and while we take cover in our homes afraid to enter the daunting...

Every so often, there’s a rescue story that really tugs on your heartstrings and makes you feel emotional. One journey that resonated...