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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Animal Rescue Alliance (TARA)

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

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Shepherd/Australian Kelpie

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

Anatolian Shepherd/Husky

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Russian Blue

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 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/

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

BassetsRus Retirement Ranch, Inc.

10434 Osage Rd,
Oskaloosa, KS 66066

Wayward Dog Foundation

10750 El Monte St,
Overland PArk, KS 66211

Angels Left Behind

Belton, MO 64012

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Lansing, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Crescent's adoption status with email updates.
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Crescent

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Overland Park, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Mischief's adoption status with email updates.
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Mischief

Domestic Shorthair

Female 1 mo
Spring Hill, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Snickers's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Lenexa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Daphne's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Daphne

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Bella Boo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella Boo

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Kansas City, MO

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