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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 Stuart Dee's adoption status with email updates.
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Stuart Dee

Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Lilo (adoption pending)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lilo (adoption pending)

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Slinky Dee's adoption status with email updates.
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Slinky Dee

Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie Dee's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie Dee

Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

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

Bernese Mountain Dog/American Bulldog

Male, Young
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 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)

Scottish Terrier Rescue of Western Missouri

2206 ValleyView West,
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - MO

7805 Lee Drive,
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068

Companion Pet Rescue (Kansas City)

North Kansas City, MO 64116

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 mo
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Bodhi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bodhi

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Rex's adoption status with email updates.
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Rex

Border Collie/Husky

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Cruise's adoption status with email updates.
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Cruise

Domestic Shorthair

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

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS

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