Our mission: To save, protect and improve the lives of animals, while strengthening the relationship between pets and their human companions. 

We are the Kansas City Metro’s most comprehensive No Kill animal welfare organization, serving more than 30,000 needy pets annually – more than any other agency in the area.

With our Merriam Campus and new Independence Campus, we now have a bi-state presence and are ready to transform Kansas City and beyond to a lifesaving No Kill community.

Read our Annual Report.

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Great Plains SPCA, a Missouri 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, was formed through the official merger of two lifesaving organizations in June 2011 – Animal Haven and No More Homeless Pets KC.

At Great Plains SPCA, we believe that no matter what their size, shape or story, all dogs and cats deserve the chance to live long, happy and healthy lives. That’s why our team of experts works hard every day to be a lifeline to a better future for pets by providing comprehensive, affordable medical care, adoption services and innovative community programs. Because we know that with a little support, people and pets can build a bond unlike any other, creating happier homes and a community that values life, love.

Leadership at Great Plains SPCA is comprised of experienced business professionals and experts in the animal welfare field. Collectively, our Executive Leadership Team has more than 65 years of experience in this industry. In addition, we are fortunate to have the support of highly respected business leaders on our Board of Directors and in our community to help us drive our mission forward.

Our community benefits from our comprehensive services including:

• Humane, compassionate sheltering of homeless animals

• Creating families through pet adoptions

• Reconnecting families with lost pet reunions

• Comprehensive, affordable veterinary care for the public

• Quality medical care for shelter animals

• High-quality, low-cost spay/neuter programs for the public

• Broad community outreach and education programs

• Effective volunteer, foster, rescue and transport programs

• Trap, neuter and return for feral and free-roaming cats

• Targeted pet retention and behavior training programs

• Pet ID and licensing programs increasing return to owner rates

• Management of lost/stray pets for 12 Johnson County municipalities