Last year animal shelters across the nation continued to see a pet overpopulation crisis, and Great Plains SPCA was in the thick of it. Serving nearly 5,000 pets at the shelter and in the Kansas City community.
We increased our impact on our community in multiple, substantial ways compared to 2022. The vital work we do in our community could not be done without YOU! In 2023 Great Plains SPCA:
- Transferred 459 pets from out-of-time shelters, a 7% increase from 2022
- Saw an increase in the length of stay for our dogs from 24 days to 28 days, a 17% increase
- Spayed/neutered 698 community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return services, a 19% increase
- Distributed 92,657 pounds of donated pet food to the community, an increase of 73%
- Reached 903 families through our HERO Outreach Team, an increase of 34%
- Completed 1,166 community outreach visits, an increase of 16% compared to 1,004 in 2022
- Served 2,534 community pets through our HERO Program, an increase of 54%
In addition to these accomplishments, we have taken a proactive approach to address the changing times. We led the creation of a shelter-wide Spay/Neuter Collaborative of Kansas City (SNKCK), bringing together local shelters for a common cause. We have continued our partnerships with KCK Animal Services and other shelters, both locally and out of state. These collaborative efforts are creating significant progress in pet welfare.
Our outreach work has also expanded to provide weekly walks for tethered and outside dogs. This improves their quality of life by giving them a needed break from their tethers.
None of this would be possible without the support of our dedicated supporters. As we enter 2024, we humbly request your continued support as we strive to find forever homes for our animals and make an even greater impact on the community.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. We are excited about what 2024 has in store and are already hard at work to create a positive and lasting change in the lives of pets and the people who love them.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Tam Singer, Chief Executive Officer