Nellie and her tiny family are originally from Cameron, MO. Temporarily living in a barn, the rural Cameron Shelter put out a plea that sweet Nellie needed a soft place to land. Without a second thought, we swiftly secured a foster and brought all nine dogs to Great Plains SPCA. Nellie is estimated to be […]
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Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but it’s untrue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such
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Earlier this week we posted on our social media channels about Max and the dangers of tethering your dog. Max was in his backyard on a tether Saturday when two dogs attacked him. He had no way to escape so he dropped onto his back submissively as the dogs mauled him. He came to Great
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This sweet, tiny 7-month-old puppy is Phoebe. She was found roaming the streets all on her own by a member of our community. There’s no way of knowing what her life was like before finding safety at the Great Plains SPCA or how many nights this baby spent fending for herself. Can you help find
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Between June 1 and July 31, we raised a total of $326,616.64, with $150,000 of these donations being matched. While we fell a little short of our overall goal, we want to thank you for your incredible support during an increasingly challenging year. During our Lend A Paw donation drive: We took in 423 new animals We adopted out
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Sonny and Cher were found by a police officer at 3:30 am on Fourth of July, wandering and lost at a suburban park. They are a bonded pair and we estimate they are both about 13 years old. Besides some stiffness and harmless bumps and skin tags, they are quite healthy. They are available for
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We asked some of our staff what they see and feel around the shelter recently and what they would like the public to know about Great Plains SPCA. Check out the video below or read the full transcript below. What are you seeing in the shelter recently? WyattThe first thing I see is a lot
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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.
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Pregnant, homeless, and starving. This was life for poor Gwendolyn until a good Samaritan learned about her situation and reached out to our HERO team. We immediately took in Gwendolyn and her six two-week-old puppies and a generous staff member offered to foster them. Gwendolyn was finally in a safe place where she could gather
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Last year at only a couple of weeks old, Phillip was surrendered to Great Plains SPCA with his brother after his mother had passed away from an infected uterus. He is the sweetest boy born with a cleft lip that makes him extra special! As a puppy, his cute and sweet disposition got him adopted to
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