Over the past few months, we have dealt with numerous medical emergencies and cases of animal neglect. From kittens infested with maggots to puppies dumped on our property, these heartbreaking tales show the ugliest sides of animal welfare. But the horrific experiences that they’ve lived through are not the end of these animals stories. Below […]
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We believe every animal in our care deserves the best chance at happiness. With shelter stress at an all time high, there are a handful of pups who desperately need a break from the kennel environment. By fostering one of these pets you are giving them a break that will reduce their stress, and allowing
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It can be an exciting time when you begin the search to find a new furry best friend. You’ve done your research, prepared your home, and are now looking for the perfect pooch to complete your family. The local pet store is full of tiny bundles of fur, incredibly cute, and just waiting for you
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In the heat of the afternoon, our HERO Outreach Team was notified by the community of a puppy with a chain around its neck. He was too scared to approach humans, but was clearly in dire need of help. Our team immediately began making calls for any potential details, and driving the van to the
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On Thursday morning, May 30th, our HERO Outreach Team was alerted to a dog that was found living in a wire crate outdoors. His back legs are damaged, and appeared to have been wrapped by a veterinarian. We expected to simply check in, make contact with the owner and come up with a plan to
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In February of 2024, Great Plains SPCA was contacted by animal control about a five-month-old puppy involved in an alleged animal abuse case. Coffee Bean was found to be paralyzed in his hind end, unable to walk and incontinent from injuries to his spinal cord. Our team immediately found Coffee Bean a foster home where
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Kitten season is the phenomenon where animal shelters become overwhelmed with an influx of momma cats and their babies, roughly from April to October. As the weather warms in early spring, feral cats come into heat. 60 days later they will give birth to their young in our communities. Though these kittens are quite cute,
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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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Animal expert, Ashley Flores, CPDT-KA, is the Senior Director of Animal Behavior, Foster & Rescue. Ashley studied under the Council of Certified Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), is CPDT-KA certified and American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified. She also earned certifications for Behavior Pharmacology and Separation Anxiety through Heartland Positive Dog Training Alliance
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