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Whether you have a question about adoption, want to lend a hand, or just want to stop by and meet the animals — our team is here for you.
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Come see us in Ruskin — our animals would love to meet you.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Saturday:
10AM – 3PM

Location

1528 27th St. SE,
Ruskin, FL 33570

Get in Touch

(813) 645-2273 Info@Careshelter.org
get there

On Your Way to Us

From US-41 (South Tamiami Trail)

Head east on College Avenue (SR-674), then turn right onto 27th Street SE. The Shelter is towards the end of the street, on the left.

From I-75

Take the Sun City Center exit for SR-674, then head west toward Ruskin. Turn onto 27th Street SE and follow it toward the end — the shelter will be on your left.

Parking

C.A.R.E. sits on 2.5 Acre Property. Parking is available on-site in the facility’s lot directly off 27th Street SE. Pull in off the road — The parking lot is inside the gated area. Use the call button at the gate and a volunteer will come greet you.

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Accessibility
at C.A.R.E.

We want everyone to be able to learn about our mission, view adoptable pets, access shelter information, and connect with us online as easily as possible.

Steps We Take

  • Clear headings and page structure
  • Descriptive link text
  • Alternative text for meaningful images
  • Keyboard-friendly navigation
  • Sufficient color contrast where possible
  • Labeled form fields and helpful error cues
  • Readable content and plain language
  • Captions or alternatives for video content when available

Steps We Take

We strive to align our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA — the current W3C standard for web accessibility — where reasonably possible. WCAG 2.2 includes testable success criteria for accessible digital content.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we recognize that some areas of the website may need improvement from time to time. As we add new content and features, we aim to consider accessibility as part of that work — through updates, testing, and feedback from users.

Third-Party Content

Some parts of our website rely on third-party platforms such as social media, adoption listings, maps, and fundraising tools. We cannot control the accessibility of those platforms, but we encourage them to offer accessible experiences.

Need Help or Want to Report an Issue?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, please reach out. We welcome feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address barriers and provide information in an alternative format when needed. It helps to include the page, the issue, and the device or assistive technology you were using.
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Need Help or Want to Report an Issue?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, please reach out. We welcome feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address barriers and provide information in an alternative format when needed. It helps to include the page, the issue, and the device or assistive technology you were using.
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Thank you for visiting the C.A.R.E. website and offering a donation.

At this time, all donations will need to be made at our facility located at

1528 27th St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570 

Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. You will receive a receipt with your donation.
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