I am at the Great Plains Merriam Location! Come meet me today! My name is Dru! I have lots to tell you about me. First off, I have a wonderful two legged best friend named Barb. We go together like peanut butter and jelly. I’m the peanut butter and Barb is the jelly because I love love love peanut butter. Barb is the bun to my hot dog because I love love love turkey hot dogs – you get the idea. We are tight. She calls me a treasure and says I deserve a family who will honor, love and respect my presence in their lives. Is that cool or what? So, you ask why Barb is absolutely in love with me. Let me count the ways with you. 1) I love to give kisses. 2) I love to just lie in the grass and watch the world pass by after I have been played with or gone on a long walk 3) I love squeaky stuffed toys 4) I love attention 5) I am extremely intelligent 6) I love playing games that use my mind 7) I am willing to learn new things 8) I love to bury things in a pile of blankets, in a box, wherever 9) I love belly rubs 10)I entertain myself by playing with a tennis ball or stuffed toy I met Barb at another shelter where she was a volunteer and we just clicked. I wasn’t too thrilled about being homeless and was very sad. Barb and I met and we both fell in love with one another. Barb would come to visit me every day and I always looked forward to her visits. The other shelter was becoming too crowded so Barb made arrangements for me to come to Great Plains SPCA and I now have my very own suite (you must come visit me – suite life is sweet!). The best part is Barb still visits me every day. I am an active, full of energy type of dog and need daily exercise. No one would ever describe me as being a couch potato. I just want to run and play. Barb told me I needed to learn some doggie manners. I didn’t know what she was talking about but I soon found out. Dogs are not to pull when being walked on a leash (wow – that is hard because there is so much I want to check out). I am still learning and now I am walked with a Haltie Halter and doing so much better. I even attended a 6 week training class. Remember, I told you I love to run and play? That is a good thing but I love it a bit too much that a chain link fence doesn’t stop me from running – I just climb it to keep on running – call me Forest Gump. Silly me. Therefore, my forever family would either have to have a high wood fence that I can’t climb or be able to take me on lots of walks. I don’t want to get lost ever again. I love using my brain and would enjoy taking more doggie classes with you. I simply absorb attention and would prefer to be the only four legged pet. The way I see it; more attention for me. So, if you are looking for a high energy, sweet, strong, fun, intelligent dog companion – look no further. As I said before, suite life is sweet but nothing would be sweeter than a home and family of my own. Please come for me soon….all my love….Drew

I am at the Great Plains Merriam Location! Come meet me today! My name is Dru! I have lots to tell you about me. First off, I have a wonderful two legged best friend named Barb. We go together like peanut butter and jelly. I’m the peanut butter and Barb is the jelly because I love love love peanut butter. Barb is the bun to my hot dog because I love love love turkey hot dogs – you get the idea. We are tight. She calls me a treasure and says I deserve a family who will honor, love and respect my presence in their lives. Is that cool or what? So, you ask why Barb is absolutely in love with me. Let me count the ways with you. 1) I love to give kisses. 2) I love to just lie in the grass and watch the world pass by after I have been played with or gone on a long walk 3) I love squeaky stuffed toys 4) I love attention 5) I am extremely intelligent 6) I love playing games that use my mind 7) I am willing to learn new things 8) I love to bury things in a pile of blankets, in a box, wherever 9) I love belly rubs 10)I entertain myself by playing with a tennis ball or stuffed toy I met Barb at another shelter where she was a volunteer and we just clicked. I wasn’t too thrilled about being homeless and was very sad. Barb and I met and we both fell in love with one another. Barb would come to visit me every day and I always looked forward to her visits. The other shelter was becoming too crowded so Barb made arrangements for me to come to Great Plains SPCA and I now have my very own suite (you must come visit me – suite life is sweet!). The best part is Barb still visits me every day. I am an active, full of energy type of dog and need daily exercise. No one would ever describe me as being a couch potato. I just want to run and play. Barb told me I needed to learn some doggie manners. I didn’t know what she was talking about but I soon found out. Dogs are not to pull when being walked on a leash (wow – that is hard because there is so much I want to check out). I am still learning and now I am walked with a Haltie Halter and doing so much better. I even attended a 6 week training class. Remember, I told you I love to run and play? That is a good thing but I love it a bit too much that a chain link fence doesn’t stop me from running – I just climb it to keep on running – call me Forest Gump. Silly me. Therefore, my forever family would either have to have a high wood fence that I can’t climb or be able to take me on lots of walks. I don’t want to get lost ever again. I love using my brain and would enjoy taking more doggie classes with you. I simply absorb attention and would prefer to be the only four legged pet. The way I see it; more attention for me. So, if you are looking for a high energy, sweet, strong, fun, intelligent dog companion – look no further. As I said before, suite life is sweet but nothing would be sweeter than a home and family of my own. Please come for me soon….all my love….Dru

Hi Rose here! Pittiful Pittie anyone? You can come meet me at the GPSPCA Merriam campus! I am such a goofball. I am still a puppy and I do need some training. I am great with other dogs and I am in playgroups! I love to chew on rawhides, treats and toys. I am very treat motivated and I am very smart. I can’t wait to learn new things and be part of someone’s family. Do you have room in your heart for me? Come meet me today!

Stephanie’s dog went missing a little over a month ago, possibly stolen.  Last week the dog was brought here by animal control as a stray.  No owner came, so we processed her medically. She saw our posting on KC Pet Connect that we had this dog here and she immediately recognized her furbaby, who is 10 years old and has been with this family her whole life. Stephanie and her kids came to the Lost Pet Center, verified that it was indeed their beloved Penny, and re-adopted her.  They are all very happy to have their little girl back!

Yes, my name is Gramps, but I have the sweetest little baby face! I’m a young dog with an old soul. I have a fantastic personality and would love to share the rest of my life with you! I am all gentleman and always potty outside. I have to admit, all of your friends will be jealous when they meet me and we go home together. It’s not everyday you see a boy walking down the street who is as handsome as I am. Do yourself a favor, come down to Great Plains SPCA-Independence Campus today!!! I’m waiting for you.

The Benefits of Spay and Neutering

By Trent M. Eddy, D.V.M. Director of Surgery, Great Plains SPCA

     Spring showers bring May flowers… as well as puppies and kittens! This season we need to remember the importance of spaying and neutering our pets. Spaying and neutering is the sterilization of our companion animals. Spaying involves the removal of the ovaries and uterus, while neutering is the removal of the testes. There are many benefits to having your pet spayed or neutered such as improved health, better behaviors, and fighting pet overpopulation.
Health benefits for fixed female pets include the prevention of pyometra, which is a life threatening infection of the uterus, and greatly reducing the risk of mammary cancer. For our fixed male pets, we can eliminate the possibility of testicular cancer as well as significantly decrease the chance for prostatic disease.
You can also expect better behaviors from your altered pet. Intact animals often roam to find a mating partner; this can have devastating consequences as these pets can be involved in hit by car accidents. Altered pets have no desire to find a mating partner and instead focus their affection towards the family. Intact animals are also more likely to mark their territory with urine, often leading to smelly clean up duties for their owners.
Last but not least, by having your pets spayed and neutered you will play a role in fighting pet overpopulation. Millions of cats and dogs are euthanized each and every year due to unplanned litters. These litters can easily be prevented by having your pet fixed.
Great Plains SPCA spayed and neutered over 8,000 pets last year and hopes to reach over 10,000 this year. Please give us a call and schedule your pet’s spay or neuter surgery and help us reach our goal.

Dominic

Hi there, my name is Dominic! I am a pretty fantastic guy, if I do say so myself. I am looking for a best friend. A person who will love me, appreciate me and spend lots of time with me. Could that person be you?

My perfect home is a quiet home, without young children and where someone is home with me most of the time. A home where I am allowed on the couch next to you and where I am allowed to sleep next to you in bed. In fact, sleeping next to my best friend is something I dream about!

I am a very special guy, who has a few special needs. I have allergies that make me pretty itchy and make my ears pretty red and tender, but luckily I take medicine that makes me feel a whole lot better. My front legs are shaped a little differently, so I need to take a joint supplement. Because of this, I am a little awkward on the stairs, but with the lights on, I can tackle them. It just takes me a little longer than most. I have a little cataract, but the only time it gives me any real trouble is in the dark. I have learned to work with what I have so you might not even notice. I also have this little thing called “separation anxiety.” Not in the extreme kind of way. No, my separation anxiety makes me want to be with you all the time! I want to sit next to you wherever you are! I can help you wash the dishes, make the bed and do the laundry! Those boring, mundane things you do every day? Well I want to be with you while you do them! I can make all of those boring things FUN! So really, my separation anxiety is a benefit to you!

I have been at the shelter for far too long now. But I still haven’t lost hope. I am told that sometimes the perfect home takes a while to find. Do you have room in your heart for a fantastic guy like me? Do you need someone loyal and loving to be with you always? I sure hope so because I have room in my heart for you and I would love to be your loyal best friend from now until forever. I’m patiently waiting here, so please come visit me. But please do it soon because I really want a home of my own. This place is pretty great, but hey, I dream of a bed of my own. All my love….Dominic