Welcome to:
Elizabethton Carter County Animal Rescue

The Elizabethton Star printed an article on July 25, 2004, relating to the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Rescue's proposed laws that will regulate humane treatment for animals that reside in pet stores in the state of Tennessee. To view these proposed laws, please click here…

Please help these laws to pass by showing your support to:
Senator Rusty Crowe
Suite 321
War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0203

If Senator Crowe finds these prospective laws feasible, they will be taken to the legislature for vote, January 11, 2005.

Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement and support.


"To protect the welfare of all animals in Carter County"

The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Rescue (ECCAR) is an all volunteer organization that was chartered, by The Tennessee Secretary of State, in September of 1999.
It was formed in response to Carter County's dire need for an organization to handle animal:

• cruelty
• neglect
• investigations
• complaints

Our purpose is to:

• investigate
• prosecute
• promote the welfare and protection of all animals in Carter County

Our members

• foster these animals
• provide care
• and adopt them out to caring homes.

We have no paid staff or employees and receive no funding from any federal, state, or local entities, at this time. We operate solely on private donations and services from the public and local businesses, as well as the time that our dedicated volunteers provide. Without them, we would not be able to continue our work. Our goal is not to be looked upon as an organization that steps into someone's private affairs, nor do we feel that we are above any child or social issue. We are here solely for one purpose, the welfare of all animals in Carter County.

Mission Statement Purposes and Policy

The purpose of ECCAR is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education towards animals. It is the policy of the society to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in Carter County and to try to seek to return lost animals to their owners. We seek suitable homes for animals that we have taken due to cruelties or neglectful situations or to provide euthanasia, if necessary. Regarding the care and disposition of animals, the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Rescue shall maintain the minimum standards prescribed by The Humane Society of the United States.

If you are interested in helping, we are in need of donations of dog food, bedding, doghouses, and building supplies. If you would like to volunteer, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to participate as members in our activities. We also accept monetary donations for our operation expenses. If you think you can help, please contact us at the number and address below.

Contact Info
Adoption Contact
Request Membership Information
E.C.C.A.R.
P.O. Box 765
Hampton, TN 37658
Phone: (423) 542-3322

We now have a new Guest Book.


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Links to ECCAR pages

Lost and Found
Events Page 1
Events Page 2
Animals Available for Adoption
Tennessee Code/Animal Abuse
Cases Past and Present
Articles from the press
News Letter


Do you have a question about animals ?

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Off Site Links

Message board


Other Adoptions Available (Search for ECCAR)
World Animal Protection Societies
Watauga Stables





Pet Letters and Poems

Misc

Signs and Cards

Guess Who








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