Thank you for choosing to adopt. Every dog and cat in our care is living in a foster home, learning what it means to be loved and part of a family. Our goal is to match you with a companion whose needs and personality fit your home and lifestyle.
Adoption fees help cover a portion of each animal’s veterinary care and supplies. TARA does not profit from adoptions — your fee goes right back into saving the next life.
Dog and puppy adoptions include:
Cat and kitten adoptions include:
All TARA cats are adopted as indoor-only companions. We also have a strict no-declaw policy.
Occasionally, we may adjust adoption fees for seniors or bonded pairs on a case-by-case basis. Any such changes are discussed directly with approved adopters.
We try to keep the process friendly and efficient while making sure each animal and family are a good fit for one another. Yes, we do same-day adoptions when everything lines up — application, interview, and a solid match.
Please note: TARA Rescue reserves the right to refuse any adoption at any time, for any reason. Our responsibility is to the animal’s safety and well-being, and to the long-term happiness of both the pet and the family.
Our adoptable animals are listed through our partner system and update automatically. Click a photo to read more, see additional pictures, and apply.
Adoption is a lifelong commitment. We’ll always be honest about what we know, and we ask adopters to do the same. Together, we give each animal the best chance at a safe, happy life.
We will always give the most transparent information we have about each animal’s medical history, temperament, and background. Many of our dogs and cats have lived with fosters who can share detailed notes about their behavior in a home.
Once ownership is transferred, future medical and training decisions and costs become the responsibility of the adopter. We remain available for questions and support, but we cannot guarantee future health, behavior, or expenses.
We remain committed to supporting our animals as best we can for their natural life. If an adopter can no longer care for their pet, we have policies in place to either reclaim or assist in rehoming the animal at our discretion.
Due to safety and welfare concerns, we cannot accept back cats who have been declawed after adoption or animals who are human-aggressive. In those cases, we will work with adopters to explore safe, humane options whenever possible.
Yes, we do same-day adoptions when everything is in place: a completed application, adoption interview, and a good match for both the animal and the family. Same-day adoption is never guaranteed, but it is absolutely possible.
Yes. We regularly adopt to homes outside Hoke, Cumberland, and Moore Counties, as long as we feel it’s a good fit and we can complete the process responsibly.
Yes, in some cases. Out-of-state adoptions are considered carefully and may require additional steps to ensure safety, legal compliance, and a solid support plan.
Generally, no. We do not place holds on animals. In rare cases, we may hold an animal for a short time for an already-approved adopter with a scheduled meet-and-greet.
No. TARA is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live in private homes, not in a public shelter facility. This helps us learn who they really are in day-to-day life.
If you are struggling with your new pet, please reach out. We want to help. When an adopter can no longer care for their animal, we may reclaim or assist in rehoming the animal at our discretion, based on space, safety, and individual needs. We cannot accept cats that have been declawed after adoption or animals who are human-aggressive, but we will work with you to find humane options whenever possible.
Still have questions? Reach out through our contact page, or message us on social media. We’re happy to talk through the process and help you decide if a particular animal is the right fit for your home.