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 organization dedicated to helping homeless pets in the Greater Kansas City area.
TARA was founded in memory of Tara Nagel, a remarkable young woman whose kindness and compassion toward companion animals left a lasting impact. Tara tragically lost her life in a car accident in 2005. Inspired by her passion and dedication, we strive to honor Tara’s legacy by saving lives and ensuring that every animal receives the love and care they deserve.
Our mission reflects her spirit, motivating us every day to make a difference for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Enter TARA’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Photo Contest
Think your furry friend has the best Halloween costume or spooky vibe? Prove it! Join TARA’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Contest to show off your pet’s spooky, silly, or adorable look all while supporting the rescue animals in our care.
• Submit your pet’s photo with a $5 donation per entry
• We’ll post ALL entries on TARA’s Facebook & Instagram page for the public to vote on.
• Voting ends at midnight on Halloween (October 31).
• The winner will be announced November 1 and will receive 50% of all entry donations! The other 50% helps TARA continue rescuing and caring for homeless pets.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Photos at Casual Animal Brewing Co!
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Casual Animal Brewing Co.
1725 McGee Street, KCMO 64108
2 to 5pm
Join us for some spooky-season fun! Bring your furry friend to Casual Animal Brewing Co. for a Howl-O-Ween photo shoot, dressed in their Halloween best or bring them just as they are. Costumes are optional, but cuteness is guaranteed!
For your $20 donation, you’ll receive:
- • A printed photo of your pet
- • Digital photo files to share with friends and family
- • One entry into our Howl-O-Ween Pet Photo Contest!
100% of your donation goes directly toward helping homeless pets!
Come for the photos, stay for the fun, and help us make a difference for pets in need!
Foster Homes Needed
TARA receives constant pleas to save dogs in overcrowded shelters who have been placed on the euthanasia list. Seniors, puppies, big and small dogs, all whose lives are in danger because the shelter is out of space. We help as much as we can, with every dog we save going to one of our wonderful foster homes or to boarding, which we pay for daily. Once those spots are full, we simply can’t take in more. It’s heartbreaking.
Please consider fostering. We will help match you with a dog in urgent need who is a good fit for your family and your own pets. We can provide food and supplies, and medical costs are covered.
Even a short-term foster can literally save a life.
If you’re not able to foster a dog at this time, you can still help us save lives! Please consider making a donation to help cover costs.
Get Involved!
Follow Us & Share
Keep up with TARA and our adoptable pets!
By simply sharing our posts you can help find good homes for the pets in our care!
Our Partners
Thank you to our partners for their generous support!
