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T.A.R.A.Where every paw has a story.
Choose adoption...and change a life forever
Your support makes a differenceHelp us save lives
and make happy tails!

Adopt

Visit with our pets ready for adoption. Come and find your new best friend!

Foster

Since 2014 we have saved nearly 10,000 animals – all because of our fosters.

Donate

Every little bit counts!
Your genereous donation helps animals in need.

Volunteer

With your help, we can save even more animals. Remember, every paw counts!

Making a Difference, One Paw at a Time

At T.A.R.A. Rescue, our mission is simple yet powerful: One by one… Until there are none.

As a non-profit, no-kill, foster-based rescue, we are dedicated to securing loving, permanent homes for homeless pets across Hoke and Cumberland Counties, as well as the surrounding areas in central North Carolina. Every animal we save receives the essential care they deserve, including spaying or neutering, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, and all age-appropriate vaccinations—services covered by a modest adoption fee of $175 for dogs and $120 for cats.

Our work focuses on rescuing animals from shelters in Cumberland, Hoke, and Moore counties, giving each one a second chance at life. While we cannot accept owner surrenders or public drop-offs due to legal and logistical limitations, our commitment to helping homeless and abandoned animals remains unwavering.

We owe so much of our success to our incredible partners:

  • SNAP-NC: For their invaluable assistance with the Hoke 50 project.
  • Cross Creek Subaru: A driving force in supporting pet rescue efforts.
  • PetSmart: Your ongoing contributions make our work possible.

By joining our mission, you’re helping create a brighter future for animals in need. Together, we can transform lives—one paw, one wag, and one happy tail at a time.

Are you looking for a new companion?

View our featured pets and all our animals ready for adoption!

Upcoming Events

Meet & Greet – Cat Adoption Event
Every Saturday at the Skibo Rd. PetSmart from 11 am to 3 pm

Meet & Greet – Dog Adoption Event
Every Saturday at the Skibo Rd. PetSmart from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Additional Meet & Greets available by appointment

 

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Thank you to our partners whose support makes our work possible
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