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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.

🎃 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.

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨We regret to inform you that looking at these pictures may result in some very questionab...
10/16/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We regret to inform you that looking at these pictures may result in some very questionable decision-making. 🐈😂

Symptoms may include:
🐾 Saying “AWW” out loud
🐾 Sending pictures to your significant other
🐾 Convincing yourself one more cat wouldn’t hurt
🐾 Suddenly finding yourself at PetSmart on Saturday

T.A.R.A. accepts absolutely no responsibility for what happens after you swipe through these photos. 😂

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

❤️ Can’t adopt? SHARE. Your friends deserve to make questionable decisions, too.

🐾 A little fine print: These cats can go from available to adopted faster than you can say “I want that one!” 😂 Availability changes quickly, and adoption inquiries are answered in the order messages are received.

🐾🎰 LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN! ❤️🐱They say seven is a lucky number, but we think his new family just hit the jackpot! 🎰😂Seven of...
10/13/2026

🐾🎰 LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN! ❤️🐱

They say seven is a lucky number, but we think his new family just hit the jackpot! 🎰😂

Seven officially found his forever home, and judging by those smiles, we’re pretty sure everyone walked away a winner!

No more rolling the dice for this handsome boy. He’s got himself a lifetime of love, cuddles, and humans to spoil him rotten! ❤️🐾

Congratulations to Seven and his lucky new family!

🏴‍☠️🐾 NUGGET McFLUFFY: THE LITTLE PIRATE UPDATE! 🐾🏴‍☠️Our favorite little pirate has some BIG NEWS to share! ❤️Nugget re...
10/13/2026

🏴‍☠️🐾 NUGGET McFLUFFY: THE LITTLE PIRATE UPDATE! 🐾🏴‍☠️

Our favorite little pirate has some BIG NEWS to share! ❤️

Nugget recently underwent surgery to remove his eye, and today he had his follow-up appointment with Dr. Huff at Riverside Animal Hospital.

And the verdict is in… OUR LITTLE PIRATE HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN CLEARED! 🎉🐱🏴‍☠️

🩺❤️ We want to give a HUGE thank you to Dr. Huff and the wonderful team at Riverside Animal Hospital for the amazing care, kindness, and compassion they’ve shown Nugget throughout his journey. Our little pirate couldn’t have been in better hands!

💕 And to EVERYONE who donated to Nugget’s surgery fundraiser, THANK YOU! Every single donation, share, and kind word helped make this possible. Because of your generosity, Nugget received the care he needed, and now he’s ready for his next chapter! 🐾❤️

We truly couldn’t do what we do without the incredible people who support our rescue babies.

🏴‍☠️ One eye, a whole lot of fluff, and an entire crew cheering him on! ⚓❤️

👇 Can we get some love in the comments for Captain Nugget and the amazing team at Riverside? 🐱💕🐾

💙🐾 BREAKING NEWS: BLUE HAS WITHDRAWN HER COMPLAINT! 😂Remember Blue? The girl who had some VERY strong opinions about her...
10/10/2026

💙🐾 BREAKING NEWS: BLUE HAS WITHDRAWN HER COMPLAINT! 😂

Remember Blue? The girl who had some VERY strong opinions about her accommodations at PetSmart? The one who insisted that PetSmart Blue and Home Blue were two completely different employees?

WELL… SHE’S BEEN ADOPTED! 🎉💙

Not only did our dramatic queen land herself a forever home, but she also scored a new furry sibling!

Apparently, the secret to getting Blue to stop leaving one-star reviews was a family of her own and a built-in best friend. 😂

We couldn’t be happier for this sweet girl. Her days of loudly expressing her dissatisfaction with PetSmart are officially OVER!

Happy tails, Blue! We hope your new family is prepared for all those opinions. 💙🐾

Happy Gotcha Day, Hammy!
10/10/2026

Happy Gotcha Day, Hammy!

10/10/2026

⚠️ SATURDAY WARNING: PetSmart on Skibo Rd will be experiencing dangerously high levels of poor impulse control from 10:30 AM–3:00 PM.

We have 11 adorable suspects, all unemployed, all looking for housing, and not a single one willing to contribute toward rent. 😂

Possible symptoms of exposure include:
🐾 Saying “I’m just looking.”
🐾 Making eye contact with the wrong kitten.
🐾 Suddenly deciding your house has room for one more.
🐾 Texting your family, “So, funny story…”

We’re a day late posting, but the cats have assured us they’ll be filing a formal complaint with management. 😂

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

Pro tip: If you’re coming for cat food, you might want to bring a carrier. We’ve seen how this ends. 😏

👉👉👉 Can’t adopt? Do the cats a solid and SHARE this post so it reaches someone who can. Your next share could be the reason one of these little freeloaders finds a forever home.

⚠️ T.A.R.A. is not responsible for spontaneous adoptions, excessive baby talk, or suddenly needing another litter box. 😂🐾

❤️ Our rescue is volunteer-run. Availability can change quickly, and we respond to inquiries in the order received. Thank you for your patience.

🧡🎃 Ichabod has officially left Sleepy Hollow. No headless horseman required—just two humans who took one look at this li...
10/04/2026

🧡🎃 Ichabod has officially left Sleepy Hollow.

No headless horseman required—just two humans who took one look at this little orange face and decided he belonged with them. 😂

Happy tails, Ichabod. You picked yourself a pretty great ending. 🐾🧡

DOUBLE THE GOOD NEWS. 🐾Pigeon and Diego each found their homes today. 🥹🏡Different homes, same result: ADOPTED.These two ...
10/04/2026

DOUBLE THE GOOD NEWS. 🐾

Pigeon and Diego each found their homes today. 🥹🏡

Different homes, same result: ADOPTED.

These two handsome, ridiculously loving boys officially found families of their very own. Apparently being cute, sweet, and having absolutely no respect for personal space is a solid adoption strategy. 😂

Happy life, Pigeon & Diego. Go be spoiled like we know you will. 🖤🐾

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Fayetteville, NC
28301, 28302, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28307 (FORT BRAGG), 28308 (POPE AAF),

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