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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 Hopper's adoption status with email updates.
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Hopper

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

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

Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Russian Blue

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Boxer

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

Poodle (Miniature)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Animal Rescue Alliance (TARA)

Kansas City Siamese Rescue

PO Box 1245,
Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary

23595 W 223rd St.,
Spring Hill, KS 66083

Animal Clinic of the Woodlands

2770 NE 60th St.,
Gladstone, MO 64119

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Frosty Dragon's adoption status with email updates.
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Frosty Dragon

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Shawnee Mission, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Shark Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Shark Boy

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Warrensburg, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Alameda's adoption status with email updates.
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Alameda

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ida's adoption status with email updates.
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Ida

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 mos
Independence, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Merriam, KS

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