CARE Humane Society
Our Commitment to Compassion
CARE Humane Society is dedicated to advancing the humane treatment and responsible ownership of companion animals through community education, sheltering, and life-changing adoptions. We strive to create a future where every adoptable animal is valued and finds a loving, forever home.
Our History and Mission
Founded in 1974 as the Lee County Humane Society, our organization grew from a small group of volunteers fostering animals in their homes into a vital resource for our community. In 2023, we rebranded as CARE—standing for Compassion, Adoption, Rescue, and Education—to better reflect our evolving role as the leading advocate for companion animals in Auburn and Opelika.
How We Care for Animals
Our operations center on a compassionate, community-focused approach to animal welfare. We maintain a dedicated shelter facility on Ware Drive and manage a robust, growing foster care program that allows animals to thrive in home environments while awaiting their next chapter. By providing medical care, safety net services, and community initiatives, we work daily to strengthen the unique bond between humans and their pets.
Finding Your New Best Friend
Adoption is the joyful start of a lifelong partnership, and we are here to help you find the perfect match for your family. Whether you are looking for a puppy, dog, kitten, or cat, our team is committed to providing supportive, transparent guidance throughout your adoption journey.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite you to experience the warmth of our community by exploring our available pets online or visiting us in Auburn. You can also join our mission by volunteering, fostering, or attending one of our many community events. Together, we can provide the care and second chances that every homeless animal deserves.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 25, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 50+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
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10/20 - Everyone say hi to Esperanza! ❤️ This sweet girl needs a little break from shelter life! She isn’t able to participate in groups with other dogs and will need to be the only animal in her home, but when it comes to people, she’s ALL IN! 🐾💕 She would happily spend all day getting love and attention if she could! Esperanza is available for foster or adoption, and she would love the chance to spend some time out of the shelter! 🏡❤️ 📧 Email foster@carehumane.org to set up a meeting with Esperanza! #AdoptDontShop #FosterDogs #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #DogLovers #FosterOrAdopt #CAREHumaneSociety #MeetEsperanza
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10/19 - These three sweet faces are still waiting for someone to call their own. 🥺❤️ Elvis, Elanor, and Ezekiel made the journey from Mobile to Auburn ahead of Hurricane Isaias, and we hoped they’d have families waiting for them when they arrived. Unfortunately, their happily-ever-afters haven’t come just yet. At only 1.5 months old and around 5 pounds each, these tiny babies have so much life ahead of them. All they need is someone willing to open their home and give them the love, safety, and happy beginnings they deserve. 🐾 Can you be their person? Elvis, Elanor, and Ezekiel are available for foster or adoption through CARE Humane Society in Auburn, AL! 📩 Email foster@carehumane.org to meet them! #CAREHumaneSociety #AdoptDontShop #FosterSavesLives #AuburnAL #AdoptLocal
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10/18 - Our petsmart cats are eagerly waiting for their families to find them!! Alice, Sammy, Noodle, Baby, Pickles, and Doris are all currently at Petsmart in Tigertown! They are all spayed/neutered and up to date on their vaccines. Their adopt fees are $175 each! You must have an approved adoption application to meet them 🐾
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10/16 - 🐾💙 Helping More Pets Starts with Helping More Communities! CARE's Patti Tole recently joined Layla on Wings 94.3 to discuss the importance of our SNYP+ low-cost spay/neuter program and our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats! These programs help make spay/neuter services more accessible, prevent unwanted litters, and reduce the number of animals entering shelters. Right now, both programs serve Lee County residents, but we want to do MORE! 💙 Our goal is to expand these lifesaving services into Macon, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties, giving more families and community cats access to affordable spay/neuter resources. We're actively seeking grants to help make this expansion possible, but individual donations could help us reach these communities even sooner! 🐱🐶 Every contribution brings us closer to expanding these programs and making a lasting difference for animals across East Alabama. 💙 Want to help? Donate today: https://www.carehumane.org/donate-now A special thank-you to Layla and Wings 94.3 for helping us share why these programs matter and what we hope to accomplish next! 🌐 carehumane.org | 📞 (334) 821-3222 | 📍 Visit us at 1140 Ware Dr, Auburn, AL 36832 -------- CARE Humane Society Low Cost Spay and Neuter SNYP Plus Program Trap Neuter Return East Alabama Animal Welfare
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10/15 - Save the date: March 27, 2027 Location: USA Town Center, Opelika, AL! Next week @carehumanesociety will be posting more details to include sponsorship opportunities, vendor opportunities and how to enter your cars! For questions, contact me at tmccullough@carehumane.org.
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10/14 - Sweet Alice is currently at the Petsmart in Tigertown, and she can’t wait to meet you! She is a very affectionate kitty with soft fur. Whoever adopts this girl will be very lucky!! Go meet her today with an approved adoption application!!
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10/12 - We had the best time a few weeks ago at Tiles for Tails Fundraiser! Thankful for everyone’s support!
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10/11 - POV: You had a long day, so you stopped by CARE’s cat room for a little serotonin boost. 🐱💗 Suddenly, your day is 100% better. 🥹🐾 The best part? These cats and kittens are looking for forever homes! Come meet your new favorite way to unwind. 💙 🐾 View our adoptable cats: carehumane.org/available-cats 💕 Ready to adopt? Fill out our Cat Adoption Application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/LCHS/Cat 🕛 Visit us Sunday–Friday, 12–5 PM (closed Saturdays). Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are prioritized. 🌐 carehumane.org | 📞 (334) 821-3222 | 📍 Visit us at 1140 Ware Dr, Auburn, AL 36832 -------- CARE Humane Society Adoptable Cats Cat Room Therapy Auburn Alabama Cat Adoption
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10/9 - Together, we were able to give these animals a safe place to land when they needed it most. ❤ With Hurricane Isaias quickly approaching, CARE Humane Society and the Humane Society of Harris County teamed up to help 30 dogs and cats from @mobileanimalservices find safety ahead of the storm. A huge thank-you to @bestfriendsanimalsociety, who traveled to Mobile to pick up these animals using CARE’s transport van and safely bring them to CARE. Both centers were able to bring in 15 animals each. 30 cats and dogs now have a safe place to land as the storm approaches. ❤️ Including momma and kittens, puppies, adult dogs and a sweet senior dog. This is what rescue looks like. Organizations coming together, making room, and stepping up when animals need us most. By working together, we can give these deserving dogs and cats the safety, comfort, and second chance they deserve. But rescue doesn’t stop at the shelter door. These animals will need food, medical care, supplies, and plenty of love as they settle in and begin their next chapter. If you’re able, please consider donating to help HSHC care for the 15 animals now in our care. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide what they need. Thirty lives are safe because people chose to come together. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up when it matters most. 🐾❤️ #humanesociety #animalrescue #hurricaneisaias #alabama #georgia
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10/4 - Come watch Sylvester's very first doggy date! Sylvester is adoptable from CARE humane society. He is 5 years old, 59 pounds, and a loving, sweet soul who deserves a family to call his own! Adopt Sylvester!
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9/29 - This initial’s sign to adopt a cat! Featuring Bagel, available for adoption 😍
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