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The Animal Rescue Alliance (TARA)

Animal rescue in Raytown, MO

A non-profit 501C3, all volunteer group dedicated to helping homeless pets in the Greater Kansas City area. Our organization is the result of an alliance between several rescuers in the Kansas City region who share the same goal of ending animal suffering and homelessness.

Although we are foster home based, we also lease several kennels at a local boarding facility. Although this little "shelter" is allowing us to save many more lives, it is an added expense which is why we rely so heavily on generous donations from caring people in the community.

In addition to rescuing pets from difficult situations, we offer courtesy listings in Pet Finder, facilitate low-cost spays and neuterings, work on transfers and transports with existing rescue groups, help individuals and organizations promote, screen and educate potential adopters, fund raise to help pets with special needs, offer guidance and information about animal rescue, organize events, etc.

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Raytown, MO 64133
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Adoptable pets at The Animal Rescue Alliance (TARA)

We'll also keep you updated on Diva's adoption status with email updates.
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Diva

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Weston's adoption status with email updates.
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Weston

Shar Pei/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dice's adoption status with email updates.
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Dice

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sherman's adoption status with email updates.
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Sherman

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jake Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Jake Dexter

Black Mouth Cur

Male, Puppy
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Finn Doake's adoption status with email updates.
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Finn Doake

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Tyler *CL*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tyler *CL*

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Raytown, MO

Rescue FAQs

We serve the Kansas City area. We evaluate out of town applications on a case-by-case basis.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The first step to meet or adopt any of our animals is to fill out a no-commitment application online. This is normally followed up with a meeting between your family and the animal, and a home visit. Adoption fees range from $75 to $300. Please visit our website (TarasDream.org) for more information about our adoptable pet including bios, more photos, and each pet's adoption fee. If an animal is not listed on our website, they are no longer available for adoption.

Adoption application

https://tarasdream.org/adopt/

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True Treasures Rescue

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English Springer Rescue of America - Kansas Div

720 E. Meyer Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64131

We'll also keep you updated on Bluejay's adoption status with email updates.
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Bluejay

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Mozzarella's adoption status with email updates.
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Mozzarella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Lansing, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Kimberlee's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimberlee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Twiggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Twiggy

Havanese

Female, Adult
Lee's Summit, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Venus's adoption status with email updates.
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Venus

Shar Pei/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Independence, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Billie's adoption status with email updates.
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Billie

Amazon

Female
Grandview, MO

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