Who We Are




CARES

CARES was founded in September 2007. What was once just a vision soon turned into our Mission. We here at CARES(Community Animal Rescue & Educational Shelter)dedicate our entire being in helping the unfortunate pets of our community. In just over a years time, CARES has rescued and re-homed over 280 pets. These pets once belonged somewhere, to someone and left to fend for themselves either by abuse, neglect, or pure ignorance. CARES believes that there is that perfect Forever Home for each and every pet we rescue. CARES soley relies on the support we receive from our volunteers, fosters, sponsors and donors. CARES is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.

A little about each of us:



Lisa Lewis-Co Founder

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I have spent my entire life surrounded by pets and working with the less fortunate pets in need. I have worked for veterinians, rescued everything from horses to bunnies. My ranch is currently occupied with rescued horses, goats, bunnies,hens,dogs, cats and a bird. I am DART certified(Disaster Animal Response Team)and have spent time during Hurricane Katrina doing search and rescue.


Diane Konitz-Board Member

I am a full time bookkeeper and system administrator, I have been employed for 23 years at the same accounting firm. I'm the mother of two children: son Aaron (18) & daughter Rachel (15). I'm also devoted to my 3 dogs, 5 cats and 3 rabbits. I have found out what I want to do when I grow up and that is to rescue dogs, cats and other four legged animals. I enjoy fostering kittens and I'm known to have numerous foster kittens at my home in Seminole, Florida.