Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic /C.A.R.E. Present Our First spay/neuter Clinic of 2026

 

🩺🐾 Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic – Hosted by C.A.R.E. & Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic 🐾🩺

Clifford’s Army Rescue (C.A.R.E.) is once again teaming up with Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic to offer low-cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats.

💙 Financial aid is available for those in need.
💵 A non-refundable $25 deposit is required to secure your space — this helps us continue covering surgery costs, which totaled nearly $30,000 last year.

📍 Clinic Location:
One Motion Picture Blvd. (1054 Old Boiling Springs Rd), Shelby — future home of Clifford’s Army Rescue

🕖 Arrival Time: 7:30 AM
⏰ If you’re not checked in by 8:00 AM, your spot may be given to another animal in need.
🚗 Drive-through drop-off and pick-up — please stay in your vehicle.

🐾 Pick-Up Time: Between 3:00–3:30 PM
Please ensure someone is available to pick up during this window.

📋 Registration Details:

  • Limit 2 animals per clinic unless otherwise approved
  • Separate form required for each animal
  • Space is limited to 30 animals — first come, first served

📌 Clinic Requirements:

  • All animals must be in labeled carriers (name, pet name, phone number)
  • FERAL CATS MUST BE IN TRAPS
  • Dogs must be under 40 lbs, under 6 years old, and not smushy-faced breeds
  • Extra charges apply for animals in heat (+$15) or pregnant (+$20)
  • If your pet is over 12 weeks old and lacks proof of rabies vaccination, one will be administered for $12

💰 2026 Pricing Structure:

Dogs

  • Spay (under 40 lbs): $155 (includes 5 days pain meds)
  • Neuter (under 40 lbs): $120 (includes 3 days pain meds)

Cats

  • Spay: $80 (includes 72-hour injectable pain meds)
  • Neuter: $65 (includes 24–48 hour injectable pain meds)
  • Feral Cat Package: $85 (includes rabies, FVRCP, ear tip, pain meds)

Additional Charges

  • In heat: +$15
  • Pregnant: +$20
  • Umbilical hernia repair: +$25
  • Cryptorchid (undescended testicle): +$35 each + antibiotics ($15–25)
  • Post-op sedation: $15

Vaccines & Tests

  • DHPP: $15 | Lepto: $20 | Bordetella: $20 | Rabies: $12
  • FVRCP: $12 | FELV: $20
  • Heartworm test: $25 | FELV/FIV test: $30

Extras

  • Microchip: $26
  • E-collar: $11 + tax
  • Surgical suit: $22 + tax
  • Cardboard carrier: $5
  • Nail trim (surgical patients only): $5
  • Dewormer: $22 (dogs oral pill; cats injectable/topical)
  • Flea/Tick prevention: Dogs – Bravecto $22 (1 mo), $60 (3 mo); Cats – Selarid $16 (1 mo)
  • Heartworm prevention: $38 (Milbeguard 6 mo), $55 (Sentinel Spectrum 6 mo)

 

📣 REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Let’s work together to reduce overpopulation and give every animal a healthier, safer future.

Click the link below to register

https://form.jotform.com/cliffordsarmy/JANUARY2026

 

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Foster Friday in Clifford’s Corner at RollOver Pets

Come join us every Friday in Clifford’s Corner at RollOver Pets in Shelby!    Adoptable dogs/puppies will be there every Friday 11 am to 2 pm.    This Friday we bring in the new year with Mabel’s Puppies!   11 weeks old and ready to find their forever home, they are a mix of heeler, corgi and maybe some beagle.     RollOver Pets is located at 105 W. Warren St. in downtown Shelby.   Come join the fun!

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2025 CARE Blessing of the Animals & Tree Lighting

 

🎄 Celebrate the Season with Clifford’s Army! 🎄
Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025 for our annual Blessing of the Animals & Tree Lighting — a heartfelt event honoring our companion animals: past, present, and future.

📍 Location: Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery
🕐 Pet ‘n Sip: 1–4 PM — meet adoptable CARE dogs
🎶 Live Music: Holly Hopkins Jazz
🌮 Food Truck On Site
🙏 Blessing of the Animals: 4 PM with Reverend Anita Ware
✨ Tree Lighting: Immediately following the blessing

Bring your pets and your love — this is a celebration of every soul we’ve rescued, every life we’ve lost, and every heart still waiting for a home.

Honor an animal with a light on our tree:
🔴 RED — for those who’ve found their forever homes
⚪ WHITE — for those who’ve passed away
🔵 BLUE — for those still waiting

💡 Lights are $10 per animal. Programs will be mailed to participants after the event. To purchase lights, click the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/cliffordsarmy/blessingandlighting2025

Let’s light up the season with love, remembrance, and hope. 💖

 

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C.A.R.E.’S World Famous Holiday Baked Goods Auction

 

🎄 C.A.R.E.’s World Famous Baked Goods Auction 🎄
📅 Sunday, December 21
🕑 2 PM – 5 PM
📍 The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
502 W. Sumter St, Shelby, NC
📺 Live on Facebook

Get ready for one of the most beloved fundraisers in Cleveland County! Some of the finest bakers around are whipping up cakes, pies, cookies, candy, breads, and more — all homemade, all donated, and all for a cause that gives voice to the voiceless.

🎁 Perfect for Christmas dinner or gifting!
💬 Bid live in the comments under each photo as we broadcast.
🏆 Winning bids announced shortly after 5 PM.
🚗 Pickup is immediately after the auction ends.

Every sweet treat you buy helps save lives. All proceeds go directly to support the rescue efforts of Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza (C.A.R.E.).

Let’s bake hope into every bite. 🍰🐾

 

🎂 Calling All Bakers! 🎄
Do you love to bake? Want to make a difference this holiday season?

C.A.R.E.’s World Famous Baked Goods Auction is coming up on Sunday, December 21, and we’re looking for passionate bakers to donate their best holiday treats — cakes, pies, cookies, breads, candies, and more!

Whether you’re known for your legendary pound cake or your festive sugar cookies, your homemade creation can help save lives. Every dessert donated helps raise critical funds for the animals who need us most.

📍 Drop-off: The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby NC
📅 Auction: 2 PM – 5 PM (Live on Facebook!)
🎁 All proceeds go directly to Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza (C.A.R.E.)

Ready to bake hope into every bite?
Comment below, message us, or email [your contact info] to sign up as a baker!

Let’s make this the sweetest fundraiser of the season. 🐾❤️

 

 

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Clifford’s Army Rescue from the Beginning to Now

Pictured above are just a few of the many lives saved by C.A.R.E.

In the spring of 2011, two unaltered stray dogs were picked up in Kings Mountain after a fight landed them at Cleveland County Animal Control. One was a Golden Retriever, and after his 72-hour hold, the Humane Society and a local vet came to evaluate him for rescue. What they found was heartbreaking—he was in septic shock from untreated wounds, having suffered for days without medical care.

That dog, later named Clifford, was rushed to the vet, treated, and eventually adopted. But his story revealed a deeper problem: CCAC had no medical budget, and with nearly 7,000 animals coming in annually and a 95% euthanasia rate, most never got a second chance.

At the time, Clifford’s Army Rescue began under the umbrella of our local Humane Society, raising funds for vetting and working to connect shelter animals with northern rescues. But by 2014, the Army had grown—and so had our vision. We wanted to do more. That year, we applied for and received our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, officially becoming Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza. We began recruiting our own fosters and volunteers, building a community of animal advocates determined to make a difference.

Since then, we’ve grown into a full rescue—focused not just on healthy animals, but on those others pass by: the injured, the sick, the feral, the frightened. We’ve seen unimaginable cruelty—dogs starved to the point of eating the remains of others, injuries exposing bone and muscle. And yet, we keep fighting.

Today, we care for 126 dogs in foster homes, supported by 62 active fosters. And while not all are active at once, we have over 200 people on our social media volunteer page—ready to jump in when needed. We also have 29 dogs in paid boarding, which costs us $4,500 every two weeks. Our mission is to give every dog a chance—whether they need heartworm treatment, surgery, or just a safe place to heal.

We also support our community—covering vet bills for families in crisis, hosting free pet food drives, and offering monthly spay/neuter clinics with Dr. Elizabeth Welch and $10 microchip clinics with Dr. Brandi Bumgardner. Because we believe in keeping pets with the people who love them.

But being foster-based has its limits. That’s why we’re building something bigger.

We were gifted 26+ acres with three buildings and a house—our future rescue facility. We’ve completed the roof on our 65,000 sq ft dog building, and are working with Duke Power and a local electrical company to get power restored. We still need roofs on the office and training buildings, and extensive interior renovations.

Phase One has two goals:

  1. Move our dogs out of boarding to save over $8,000/month
  2. Open our offices to expand operations

It’s a daunting task—but we believe in it with all our hearts. With this facility, we can help even more animals in Cleveland County and beyond.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, we’re not just saving lives—we’re rewriting stories.

 

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Furry Friends Fall Fotos

Our annual Furry Friends Fall Fotos returns again this year on October 25th. Get a fall background photo or a Halloween photo or both! All proceeds are donated to Clifford’s Army Rescue to help those with no voice.

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National Hug Your Hound Day

 

National Hug Your Hound Day is Sunday, September 14th and we will be celebrating.     Come join us at Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery for a fun afternoon of Wine and Doggies!   We will be there 1 pm to 4 pm with some of the adoptable CARE dogs!

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C.A.R.E. & Dapper Dan’s present the 1st Annual Dog Days of September Car & Bike Show

🚗🐾 **Clifford’s Army Rescue & Dapper Dan’s Present: The 1st Annual Dog Days of September Car & Bike Show!** 🐾🏍️
📅 **Saturday, September 20, 2025**
🕚 **11 AM – 3 PM**
📍 **Dapper Dan’s Antique & Collectibles Mall**
401 Paul H Beam Rd, Cherryville, NC
💵 **$25 Entry Fee**
Join us for a high-octane afternoon of chrome, classics, and compassion! Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a bike lover, or just looking for a great way to support rescue dogs, this event has something for everyone.
🏆 **Awards Include:**
– Best in Show
– People’s Choice
– Best Muscle Car
– Most Original
– Best Motorcycle
🍔 **Fuel up at TJ’s Hammsburgers** — serving up the best smash burgers around!
         Dough Boy & Co.  – Made fresh-to-order apple cider mini-donuts coming to a location near you! Life’s hard. Donuts help.
🎶 **Live music by Angie Cannon** will keep the vibes rolling all day long.
All proceeds benefit **Clifford’s Army Rescue**, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving the dogs others overlook—the injured, the sick, the feral, the frightened, and the abandoned.
💙 Come for the cars, stay for the cause. Let’s raise some funds and some fun for the pups who need us most!
#DogDaysOfSeptember #CliffordsArmy #CarShowForACause #RescueStrong #ChromeAndCompassion #AdoptDontShop
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Come Hike with a CARE Doggie!

Come join us on one of the most fun events we have every month.  Hike with a CARE doggie!  Get some exercise, help a dog get some exercise and socialize with dogs and humans.   Its great for the dogs and great for you.   We hike the first Saturday of each month, 10 am to 12 pm.  Sign up, let us know what energy level you need to hike with, and we will match you with the perfect dog.  Hike an easy hike, or hike hard, we got the match for you.  Sign up below by 2 pm on Friday September 5th

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BACA728AAFE3-57982486-hike#/

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Clifford’s Army Rescue Free Pet Food Drive Thru

Are you in need of pet food to tide you over due to unexpected bills?  We are here to help.  Make your plans to come to our free pet food drive through on Saturday August 30th.  10 am until 2 pm.    We will  have dog food, cat food and cat litter until it runs out.  We firmly believe in helping people keep their companion animals.    This is for those in temporary need of food and do not have the funds to get any.    Event is drive through.. please stay in your vehicle.  We will come to you!

 

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