Great Plains SPCA - Kansas City Area No-Kill Animal Shelter

heroes For Pets. Partners For Life.

Great Plains SPCA is one of the largest No-Kill animal shelters in the Kansas City area, serving Johnson County, Kansas and the surrounding area. We offer comprehensive resources for pets that strengthen the relationship between pets and their human companions. Serving nearly 4,000 pets annually, Great Plains SPCA works to save, protect and improve the lives of animals, by providing humane sheltering, adoptions, unparalleled behavior and training as well as the HERO team’s humane community outreach. Great Plains SPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

ADOPT

We are located in Merriam, Kansas with expert matchmakers ready to find you the perfect new addition to your family!

DONATE

We rely on local dollars to help promote adoption, outreach, veterinary care, and a better life for pets.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are our lifeblood and we would not be able to carry out our life-saving mission without their support!

There are so many ways to help the thousands of homeless pets that visit Great Plains SPCA each year – we couldn’t do it without you!

Featured Pets

Featured Cat

Squeaker

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Featured Dog

Carrot

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Featured Foster

Luna

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"Great Plains was very very clean! The people were super nice. We love the dog that we adopted and so happy she is with us. We would definitely adopt here again!"

"We had a great experience! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! They provided us with very valuable information about cats in general and had great notes from the foster parent to help us better acclimate our new kitten to our home."

"They have helped me find my bestfriend, my baby girl is the best gift that I would of asked for. Everyone was so sweet and they made the adoption process very easy."

"Adopted our newest loved one from Great Plains SPCA! The process was easy, and they really go above and beyond to make sure your home is perfect for your new companion!"

"My fiancée got this 1 year old little beauty last weekend and she is the absolute sweetest! Thank you Great Plains for helping set little Snicklefritz with her forever home!!!"

"My daughter went in looking for a companion. The staff/volunteers at Great Plains are top notch! Very knowledgeable about dogs, their behaviors, what to expect and how to respond. We were both very happy and impressed and my daughter has a new friend!"

"Absolutely amazing experience!! Every staff member was very nice, helpful, and very excited for us when we adopted our dog. They give you all the information you need to help your dog have a successful transition into your home. If you’re looking to adopt a dog, you HAVE to check out spca"