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Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)
is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization based in middle Tennessee with a mission to rescue neglected and abandoned animals and provide spay/neuter assistance in rural areas with extreme overpopulation of companion animals.
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We accomplish our mission by:
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Finding fosters and adopters in more populated/metropolitan areas
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Providing spay/neuter assistance
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Network with rescue partners nationally in order to save a higher quantity of animals more rapidly than we can find fosters and adopters for locally
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Providing education within communities and schools
RAREGEMClub
There are many ways to donate, but becoming a recurring donor as part of our RARE GEM Club helps to cover the cost of food, shelter, and care for our animals each month. Each gemstone tier signifies a unique level of support, but you can also create your own customizable monthly tier!
As a member of the RARE GEM Club, your donation will help dogs and cats in the following ways:
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Heartworm Care: Essie, a chocolate lab, tested positive during her six-month retest—a critical step for detecting delayed infections. Her treatment costs $460, and RARE covers this for all positive retests.
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Monthly Animal Care: Food, vaccines, preventatives, and supplies cost $50–$150 per dog and $20–$80 per cat each month.
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Senior & Special Needs: Extra care like surgeries, dentals, and follow-ups for seniors and injured animals are vital but costly.
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Returns: Although rare, most times returned pets arrive without vet care, and RARE covers these expenses to ensure their safety.
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Rescue Transport: Fueling our van for rural rescues, cruelty cases, and adoptions costs $150+ weekly.
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Food: Feeding rescues costs $250+ weekly. Donate kibble via Nature’s Select or our Amazon and Chewy wish lists.
Every dollar saves lives. Thank you for supporting RARE!
RARE is proud to have Platinum-level Candid (formerly GuideStar) status, the highest level of transparency a nonprofit can earn. This means we openly share our mission, finances, and impact so donors and supporters can trust that their generosity is being used responsibly and effectively to save lives.
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