FOSTER CARE-ADOPTION PROGRAM
The young star of the Surry SPCA is Cara Appel. In 2002, Cara’s formal beginnings in rescuing animals started at the early age of nine. She is driven by her strong religious beliefs to care and respect for all living creatures. Today Cara has a foster shelter allowing her to provide socialization and temporary care for homeless pets until they can be adopted. Through her own initiative Cara writes a weekly column in the Sussex and Surry Dispatch educating people on the care and needs of companion animals. She provides pictures of pets for adoptions and most of her adoptions take place through this resource.
Procedures for Adoption (only animal lovers need apply)
- Make an appointment to see the animals available for adoption and spend some time to determine if you are compatible
- Fill out an application for consideration
- Pay the adoption fee
- Cara will counsel adopters and may make home visits to see the adoption is mutually satisfying
- Agree to have your new pet spayed/neutered (the Surry SPCA can assist)
- You may find some of Cara’s pets on Pet Finder
- For more information, check out Cara’s website
Needs of Cara’s Shelter
Cara’s shelter was built mainly through donations.
It has the following ongoing needs:
- Contributions for food and medical care
- Bleach/disinfectant safe for use in pet areas
- Cat Litter (scoopable)
- Flea and Tick Shampoo
- Frontline for cats/dogs all sizes (mostly small)
- Old towels and sheets
- Printer Ink for HP-1260 56,57,58
- Printer Ink for HP-1410 21,22
- Computer Paper
Volunteers wanting to donate time to assist with bathing, grooming, exercising and cleaning should call Cara to arrange.
How to Contact Cara
To adopt from Cara’s Corner or the Surry SPCA, please call Cara or her Mom (Emma) at (757) 869-3799 or (757) 876-3889. Or, you can send her an email or check out Cara’s website. |
