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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)

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Daisie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
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Munchkin

Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
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Bennet

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
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River

Australian Shepherd/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Raytown, MO
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Neela

Australian Kelpie/Husky

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
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Bernie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Bernese Mountain Dog

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/

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

The Pet Connection

Raytown, MO 64133

Tees Meow

Kansas City, MO 64106

Higginsville Missouri Animal Control

2400 13 Highway,
Higginsville, MO 64037

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Athena

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Kansas City, MO
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Orom

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Mission, KS
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Itchy

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Spring Hill, KS
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Sebastian

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Kansas City, MO
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Pork Chop

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Raytown, MO
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Carrie

Redbone Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Independence, MO

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