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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 Bernie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bernie

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

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

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
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

Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle

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 Ben's adoption status with email updates.
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Ben

Setter (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
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

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)

Yorkshire Terrier Mid-America Rescue

PO Box 552,
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Barkin Dogs

Overland Park, KS 66223

Missouri House Rabbit Society of Kansas City

PO Box 2552,
Lee's Summit, MO 64083

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 9 yrs
Lee's Summit, MO
We'll also keep you updated on PINEAPPLE's adoption status with email updates.
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PINEAPPLE

Siamese

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Lee's Summit, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Kiki's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiki

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Figaro's adoption status with email updates.
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Figaro

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Harry's adoption status with email updates.
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Harry

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Kansas city, MO

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