The work of our HERO Outreach Team is never over, and these past few weeks have been especially tough. Despite these challenges, we are proud to welcome twelve new faces to Great Plains SPCA. They are now safe, loved, and have a chance at a forever home thanks to HERO’s dedication to our community. The […]
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On January 31st The Humane Society of the United States was deployed to a property in Topeka, Kansas. 70 dogs and cats were found and 18 deceased animals on the property. Their living conditions were horrendous, with feces and debris covering almost every surface. And many of the animals were emaciated, sick, and needed to
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Dear Diary, It has been one year since I first arrived at Great Plains SPCA. Honestly, Diary, that makes me really sad. I don’t understand why no one wants to be my forever family. The last time someone asked to see me was October of last year, and I’m honestly not sure if anyone will
There is a certain magic that radiates from senior pets. Their wise, soulful eyes and gentle demeanor tell stories of a life well-lived. Yet, sadly, many senior animals find themselves in shelters, often overlooked due to misconceptions surrounding their age. Kevin is one of those pets. An 8-year-old Fox Terrier/mix that was brought to Great
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Dear Diary, It’s me, Scooby… It has been 161 long and lonely days since I arrived at Great Plains SPCA, and not a single person has asked to meet me. Every day, as I watch people walk past my kennel, I wag my tail and hope that today will be the day someone stops to
With shelters at capacity across the Kansas City metro, it is now more important than ever to keep pets in homes and off the streets. We receive hundreds of calls every month from people wanting to surrender their large dogs. It takes time to build a bond and setting realistic expectations for what your home
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Animal expert, Ashley Flores, CPDT-KA, is the Senior Director of Animal Behavior and Training at Great Plains SPCA. Ashley has more than 16 years of experience in animal training and behavior. Email askashley@greatplainsspca.org for a chance to have your pet question answered in KC Parent magazine. Sable is a chocolate lab who is almost 13
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Animal expert, Ashley Flores, CPDT-KA, is the Senior Director of Animal Behavior and Training at Great Plains SPCA. Ashley has more than 16 years of experience in animal training and behavior. Email askashley@greatplainsspca.org for a chance to have your pet question answered in KC Parent magazine. My dog is absolutely terrified during Halloween night when
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We believe every animal in our care deserves the best chance at happiness. Sometimes animals find it difficult to adjust to a shelter environment or need to recover from a medical condition before being made available for adoption. Our Foster program offers the opportunity for animals who are struggling or who require a little extra
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Dangerous temperatures are on the rise in Kansas City and outdoor pets are at risk! Our incredible HERO Team has been out in the heat providing resources such as umbrellas for shade, water bowls, frozen treats, and more for pets living outside. It is very difficult to cope with the rising temperatures and thick humidity.
SCORCHING TEMPERATURES put numerous outside pets at risk! Read More »