CARA Welfare Philippines
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Humane treatment of stray cats and dogs
About
CARA Welfare Philippines is a volunteer-driven, donation-funded non-profit working toward a Philippines where humans and stray cats and dogs can safely and compassionately coexist. CARA has advocated for humane, community-based animal welfare for over two decades. It has established itself as a pioneer in building safer communities by making sterilization, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and rehoming services accessible to all Filipinos. CARA believes that animal welfare is closely tied with human welfare. Safer streets, healthier communities, and more compassionate cities all begin with how we treat the animals we share our spaces with. CARA's core focus areas are: - Keeping CNVR at the forefront of humane, community-based animal welfare - Continuing its ongoing efforts to care for and rehome the rescued …
CARA envisions a society where humans, cats, and dogs safely co-exist, and thrive. We pursue this vision through three core programs: CNVR - Low cost spay & neuter Rehoming and Adoption Responsible Pet Ownership
CARA (Compassion and Responsibility for Animals) Welfare Philippines was founded in 2000 by a group of animal lovers and is a volunteer-driven, donation-funded animal welfare nonprofit based in Metro Manila. It runs low-cost spay/neuter (CNVR) services, rescue and adoption, and …
Programs
5 programs run by CARA Welfare Philippines-
Low Cost Spay & Neuter (CARA Clinic)
CARA offers affordable spay and neuter services for both aspins and puspins. By keeping our rates low, we make it easier for anyone to take meaningful action for the animals in their care, including those that reside in their shared communities. Choosing CNVR not only improves the health and well-being of the individual cat or dog. It also reduces the prevalence of accidents, violence, and suffering caused by uncontrolled stray overpopulation across shared spaces in an already crowded city.
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Rehoming and Adoption
CARA is not a shelter. However, due to several unfortunate circumstances, CARA had to take action. Through the years, we have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of strays who were found in critical condition. We have continuously cared for them and provided them with a safe temporary home before we find them a new family.
Focus & reach
Philippines
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, CARA Welfare Philippines has a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.
- This profile is owner-verified, which only 1% of similar organizations are. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 1,804 charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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CARA Welfare Philippines, Inc. is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
CARA Welfare Philippines, Inc. is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#32 of 1,804 charities in the Philippines on integrity score
58/100 puts it in the top 3% of the cohort, tied with 7 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 4 similar animal welfare charities in Philippines.
Cause areas in Philippines
Charities working in each area.
Sources and verification
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- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) · 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about CARA Welfare Philippines
CARA Welfare Philippines is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 58/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
CARA Welfare Philippines is a volunteer-driven, donation-funded non-profit working toward a Philippines where humans and stray cats and dogs can safely and compassionately coexist. CARA has advocated for humane, community-based animal welfare for over two decades. It has established itself as a pioneer in building safer communities by making sterilization, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and rehoming services accessible to all Filipinos. CARA believes that animal welfare is closely tied with human welfare. Safer streets, healthier communities, and more compassionate cities all begin with how we treat the animals we share our spaces with. CARA's core focus areas are: - Keeping CNVR at the forefront of humane, community-based animal welfare - Continuing... CARA Welfare Philippines is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2000.
CARA Welfare Philippines is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a NGO. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
CARA Welfare Philippines is located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
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Quick facts about CARA Welfare Philippines
- What is CARA Welfare Philippines?
- CARA Welfare Philippines is a animal welfare ngo based in Mandaluyong, Philippines. CARA Welfare Philippines is a volunteer-driven, donation-funded non-profit working toward a Philippines where humans and stray cats and dogs can safely and compassionately coexist. CARA has advocated for humane, community-based animal welfare for over two decades. It has established itself as a pioneer in building safer communities by making sterilization, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and rehoming services accessible to all Filipinos. CARA believes that animal welfare is closely tied with human welfare. Safer streets, healthier communities, and more compassionate cities all begin with how we treat the animals we share our spaces with. CARA's core focus areas are: - Keeping CNVR at the forefront of humane, community-based animal welfare - Continuing its ongoing efforts to care for and rehome the rescued cats and dogs in its care - Continuing education and awareness campaigns in schools, private communities, and LGUs on Responsible Pet Ownership and the importance of CNVR. - Cultivating long term, sustainable partnerships with local organizations through their CSR programs - Expanding our activities, programs, and reach through partnerships with international organizations CARA is a PCNC-certified welfare NGO based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- When was CARA Welfare Philippines founded?
- CARA Welfare Philippines was founded in 2000.
- Where is CARA Welfare Philippines located?
- Headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is CARA Welfare Philippines trustworthy?
- CARA Welfare Philippines has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is CARA Welfare Philippines's website?
- https://carawelfare.ph/
- Are donations to CARA Welfare Philippines tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.