Welcome to

The Animal Rescue Alliance


Helping homeless pets
in the Greater Kansas City area

Founded in 2007

Dedicated to saving lives

TARA is 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.

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MOST DELICIOUS FUNDRAISER

You’re invited to take part in the most delicious fundraiser of the year. By ordering a dozen (or two) original glazed doughnuts, 50% of the order will be donated back to TARA!

How it works: From now until April 30, 2024, purchase your dozens online, visit your nearest Krispy Kreme store & redeem using your code. This offer is nationwide, so you can also purchase doughnuts and gift the redemption codes to friends and family across the country, or perhaps some well deserving colleagues!


Join us for a kendra gives back event!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 
on the Country Club Plaza
412 Nichols Road, KCMO 64112
4 to 6pm


Looking for a special gift for Mother’s Day, or maybe something for a deserving Graduate? Or maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a sparkly gift!

Join us at our Kendra Scott event and 20% of your purchase will benefit TARA! If you’re not able to stop by, you may also shop online and use the promo code GIVEBACK-GEQIA on May 11 & 12.

Shine bright, do good, help animals!


Saturday, May 11, 2024 
PetSmart @ 86th & Ward Parkway, KCMO 64114 
12 to 3pm


Come see us! TARA will be onsite with adoptable dogs and cats for you to meet!


Our Featured Pets

Black Shepherd/Lab mix. Click for more info.
black and white cat. Click for more info.

Check out all of our adoptable dogs and cats and fill out an adoption application today!

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Gifts that Make a Difference

Give a meaningful gift to someone who shares your love of animals. Sponsor a pet in the name of an animal loving friend or family member, or make a donation in their honor.  Your gift will go directly towards helping pets in our care. 

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