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C.A.R.E.S. is a small non-profit community organization. As a no-kill shelter, we dedicate extra time to work with each animal and help hundreds of animals per year, find their forever homes. Your donations, whether one-time or monthly, allow us to focus less on fundraising and more on finding homes for these animals. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. If you’re interested in supporting us in other ways, please continue reading below.

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Support C.A.R.E.S. in Other Meaningful Ways

C.A.R.E.S. relies on the donated time of volunteers (see our Volunteer page), and on the material generosity of local citizens and businesses to help keep our shelter going and our animals happy and healthy. Nearly ALL of our pet food, cleaning supplies, equipment, etc. come from direct donations or are purchased with donated funds, so we really couldn’t do it without you! We accept donations anytime during business hours.

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  • If you’d like to donate at the shelter directly, we are taking (open bags are OK): Dog & Cat food, Cat litter, and towels, medical items (needles, flea treatment, more), or please contact the shelter if your item is not listed here. Please no bedding, sheets or pet beds, cat trees, or balls at this time.

  • You may drop or mail off check donations and cash donations in person are also accepted. Click Here to make a direct credit/debit card monetary donation, or click on the ‘Donate.’ button at the top of any page.

  • If a monthly gift works better for you, becoming a monthly supporter is a simple way to provide steady care for animals throughout the year.

  • Many employees can support Burien CARES through payroll deduction at work. Washington State employees and others may give through the Combined Fund Drive (CFD), a secure and convenient way to donate directly from your paycheck.

    Search for one of the following on the CFD website:

    • Name on CFD site: C.A.R.E.S. of Burien

    • CARES CFD Charity Code: 1481692

    • Category: Animals & The Environment

  • Click Here for a form to set up a Will Bequest.

  • Other -- Programs like Fred Meyer Community Rewards, send a percentage-based monetary donation to your selected non-profit.  If you’re a Fred Meyer or Amazon customer, sign up today and support C.A.R.E.S. every time you make a purchase! To join Fred Meyer Community Rewards to benefit C.A.R.E.S., you must have a Fred Meyer Rewards Card. Click ‘Link Your Rewards Card Now’ on this page. 

    1. Sign up for a Fred Meyer online account if you haven't already (you'll need your Fred Meyer Rewards Card number).

    2. Log into your account, and scroll to the bottom where it says ‘Community Rewards.’ Click ‘Enroll.’

    3. C.A.R.E.S. is listed by our full name, ‘Community Animal Resource & Education Society.’  You can just search ‘Community Animal.’

    4. Select ‘Community Animal Resource & Education Society’ and click ‘Enroll.’ 

    5. You’re done!

ALL donations, whether material or monetary, go directly to helping the animals at our shelter. All in-kind donations are tax-deductible.

Remember, you can support Burien C.A.R.E.S. simply by being a responsible pet owner! Ensure your pet has a valid city license (available through us for Burien, Federal Way, and Des Moines) and please consider getting them spayed or neutered if you haven’t already. For resources on low-cost or free spay and neuter options for dogs, cats, and feral cat information, or if you have any questions about how you can help, feel free to contact C.A.R.E.S..