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TARA Facilitate adoption of unwanted animals in Hoke and Cumberland counties through foster-based rescue and adoption. Stop overpopulation through spay/neuter.

Christmas is coming. This year is flying by! Will my family find me before Christmas? I hope to have a forever home for ...
11/06/2026

Christmas is coming. This year is flying by! Will my family find me before Christmas? I hope to have a forever home for Christmas with my very own tree and my very own people. My present to you will be all the love in the world. I've been really vocal at adoption events, but I'm not like that at home unless I need to potty. My foster mom had a friend visit and I met some new friends last weekend and had a great time. I think I have two new best friends! But I'm still waiting for my forever best friends. Come and meet me tomorrow. Maybe I'll meet my family, I hope so!

Can you help me find my people? Maybe a share can help them find me.

You guys have made miracles happen for us before… so we’re tossing Heath onto the internet and hoping you work your magic again. 😂💙

Meet Heath, 10 years old, professional napper, snack inspector, and owner of one ear on duty and one ear that has officially left the group chat.

Heath was pulled from the shelter by our rescue 9 years ago after suffering severe burns down his back. He healed, found a home, and spent years being loved.

Now, because of his owner’s health, Heath has come back to us through no fault of his own.

At this point, his retirement plan is extremely reasonable:
couch. snacks. naps. compliments. absolutely no responsibilities.

I’ll share photos from when he first came into rescue in the comments. They’re hard to look at, but they show just how far this handsome old man has come.

Heath already fought for his second chance once. Now we just need someone to give him the soft ending he deserves. 💙🐾

🚨OFFICIAL NOTICE: T.A.R.A. IS UNDER INVESTIGATION 🚨We have received several reports of suspicious activity involving our...
11/06/2026

🚨OFFICIAL NOTICE: T.A.R.A. IS UNDER INVESTIGATION 🚨

We have received several reports of suspicious activity involving our adoptable cats. 🐈😂

After a very thorough investigation (approximately three minutes), we have uncovered the following:

🐾 Excessive levels of cuteness

🐾 Unlicensed biscuit-making operations

🐾 Multiple suspects wanted for stealing hearts

🐾 Absolutely ZERO cooperation from any of the suspects

When questioned, one knocked something off a table, another fell asleep, and the rest refused to comment. 😂

🚨 We need your help getting these furry criminals into loving homes before they commit any more crimes against cuteness!

📸 Swipe through this week’s lineup. Approach with caution. They’re armed with toe beans and absolutely no remorse.

📍 PetSmart – Skibo Rd, Fayetteville
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 10:30 AM–3 PM

❤️ Can’t adopt? SHARE! Help us get these repeat offenders into loving homes!

🐾 Availability changes quickly. Inquiries are answered in the order received. Please be patient with our volunteer team!

Another Saturday, another round of adoptions! 🐾💙More happy endings, more smiling faces, and a few cats who are probably ...
11/01/2026

Another Saturday, another round of adoptions! 🐾💙

More happy endings, more smiling faces, and a few cats who are probably already running their new households. 😂

These are just some of the lucky cats who headed home with their new families yesterday!

Congratulations to all of our newly adopted cats and their families! We love seeing these little personalities find their people.

A huge thank you to everyone who adopted, stopped by, shared our posts, or helped make another Saturday a success.

Every adoption means another cat gets their chance. 💙🐾

📢Stay tuned to see who’s still available in our cat room!!

🐾 Surprise! We’ve got a few more faces to show off! 😂Because apparently one sneak peek wasn’t enough, here’s another loo...
10/31/2026

🐾 Surprise! We’ve got a few more faces to show off! 😂

Because apparently one sneak peek wasn’t enough, here’s another look at some of the cats looking for homes TODAY!

And don’t let the pictures fool you. Not everyone has had their glamour shots taken, so there are even more cats waiting to meet you. 📸🐈

We’ve got professional freeloaders, tiny troublemakers, and plenty of personalities ready to take over your home.

📍 PetSmart – Skibo Rd., Fayetteville
🗓️ TODAY | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Come see us! Your next bad financial decision might have whiskers. 💙🐾

🎃 Trick or Treat? We’re offering a third option: Adopt a Cat! 🐾Candy lasts a few days. A cat will judge your life choice...
10/30/2026

🎃 Trick or Treat? We’re offering a third option: Adopt a Cat! 🐾

Candy lasts a few days. A cat will judge your life choices for the next 15–20 years. Seems like a solid investment. 😂

Here’s a little sneak peek at SOME of the cats looking for homes this Saturday!

We’ve got tiny troublemakers, professional freeloaders, and a few who already look disappointed in your decisions.

And trust us, this is just a preview. We’ve got plenty more waiting to meet you!

📍 PetSmart – Skibo Rd., Fayetteville
🗓️ Saturday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Come meet the crew. Your next bad financial decision might have whiskers. 💙🐾

It's been quite a while now. Everyone around me keeps getting adopted and I wonder if my forever family is out there loo...
10/25/2026

It's been quite a while now. Everyone around me keeps getting adopted and I wonder if my forever family is out there looking for me? I promise to be your best friend, take up all your personal space (because I love you so much), and be a good boy. I even love the kitties in my foster home... video below. Are you out there?

You guys have made miracles happen for us before… so we’re tossing Heath onto the internet and hoping you work your magic again. 😂💙

Meet Heath, 10 years old, professional napper, snack inspector, and owner of one ear on duty and one ear that has officially left the group chat.

Heath was pulled from the shelter by our rescue 9 years ago after suffering severe burns down his back. He healed, found a home, and spent years being loved.

Now, because of his owner’s health, Heath has come back to us through no fault of his own.

At this point, his retirement plan is extremely reasonable:
couch. snacks. naps. compliments. absolutely no responsibilities.

I’ll share photos from when he first came into rescue in the comments. They’re hard to look at, but they show just how far this handsome old man has come.

Heath already fought for his second chance once. Now we just need someone to give him the soft ending he deserves. 💙🐾

🐾 **YOUR DOG HAS REQUESTED A MEETING.**You haven’t met them yet, but they already have a few things they’d like to discu...
10/23/2026

🐾 **YOUR DOG HAS REQUESTED A MEETING.**

You haven’t met them yet, but they already have a few things they’d like to discuss:

• Why you’re going to the bathroom alone.
• Whether that is, in fact, your final bite.
• The alarming amount of couch space currently going unused.
• Your failure to say “big stretch” at the appropriate time.

Our adoptable dogs will be at PetSmart this Saturday, interviewing prospective humans for the position of **Their Entire World.** 💙

Qualifications include patience, a willingness to work on training, and the ability to recognize that a dog resting their chin on your knee is a legally binding request for attention.

The puppies would also like to clarify that “entry-level” means they have no experience and will need you to teach them things. Their résumés currently just say **VERY SOFT**.

🐶 Browse this week’s photos, come meet the dogs, and see who feels like family.

📍 **PetSmart – Skibo Rd, Fayetteville**
📅 **Saturday, October 24**
⏰ **10:30 AM–3 PM**

Can’t adopt? Share the post. Somewhere out there is a person with an unoccupied lap and no idea their weekend plans are about to change.

Availability can change. Please be patient with our volunteer team as we answer inquiries!

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: LOCAL RESCUE ACCUSED OF CONTRIBUTING TO CAT ADDICTIONS 🚨We would like to address the allegations.We hav...
10/23/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: LOCAL RESCUE ACCUSED OF CONTRIBUTING TO CAT ADDICTIONS 🚨

We would like to address the allegations.

We have an alarming number of adorable cats looking for homes, absolutely no self-control when it comes to posting their pictures, and zero intentions of changing our behavior. 😂🐈

Our legal team (three cats sitting on a keyboard) would also like to remind everyone that looking is free. Taking one home may result in a lifetime of being judged in your own house.

🐾 Swipe through and meet this week’s suspects!

📢 Can’t adopt? SHARE! There's absolutely no reason you should be the only one getting emotionally attached to cats you saw on Facebook. 😂

📍 PetSmart – Skibo Rd, Fayetteville
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10:30 AM–3 PM

Availability changes quickly. Inquiries are answered in the order received. Please be patient with our volunteer team!

🎃 WHAT. A. DAY.Yesterday was an absolute whirlwind of adoptions! Were there a few bumps along the way? Absolutely. 😂 But...
10/18/2026

🎃 WHAT. A. DAY.

Yesterday was an absolute whirlwind of adoptions! Were there a few bumps along the way? Absolutely. 😂 But these photos right here make every bit of the chaos worth it!

A huge thank you to all our wonderful adopters! We wish you many years of love, happiness, and just the right amount of feline chaos. 🧡

And don’t worry, we’re not running out of cats anytime soon! 😂

👉🏻👉🏻We still have kitties available in our cat room! Check out our pinned post to see who’s still waiting, and stay tuned for Thursday’s new lineup. The whiskers never stop around here!

🐾 Quick reminder: We’re all volunteers with busy schedules. Availability can change quickly, and inquiries are answered in the order received. Thank you for your patience!

🐾 This Saturday’s lineup: one cuddle enthusiast, one distinguished gentleman, and four very good reasons to hide your sh...
10/16/2026

🐾 This Saturday’s lineup: one cuddle enthusiast, one distinguished gentleman, and four very good reasons to hide your shoelaces.

Come meet these beautiful dogs with TARA Rescue!

🖤 Nyx is a sweet, enthusiastic girl who loves her people, enjoys other dogs, and has lived with cats. She’s ready for playtime—and equally committed to joining you for couch cuddles afterward.

💛 Heath is our 10-year-old professional napper and snack inspector. He still has plenty of love to give, with one ear on duty and the other enjoying retirement. Heath came back to us because of his owner’s health, through no fault of his own. He’s good with cats and would love a soft place to land.

🐶 Zuko, T-Bone, Appa, and Prince are four beautiful 12-week-old Lab mix boys ready to meet their future families. Expect floppy ears, puppy breath, and absolutely no understanding of why you would ever need personal space. They’ll need families ready for the training, patience, and adventures that come with raising a puppy.

📍 PetSmart on Skibo Road, Fayetteville
🗓️ Saturday
⏰ 10:30 AM–3 PM

Come say hello, ask questions, and see who steals your heart. If adopting isn’t in your plans, a share could help these dogs find their people. 💙

TARA Rescue — One by one… until there are none.

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