We’re proud to say we’ve earned GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency. The Platinum Seal of Transparency is the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight the progress we are making toward our mission, we’re helping you, our donors and supporters, directly see the …
Our HERO Team committed to taking in a litter of 10 five-day-old puppies whose mom had to have emergency surgery and was unable to produce milk for the puppies. Several of our incredibly dedicated Foster families came forward to care for them. Stepping up to foster puppies this young takes serious dedication. These babies must …
Thanos is a Cane Corso puppy who was rescued by our HERO Team in late July. This is the story of his fight for survival from parvovirus to forever family. Read more from Thanos’ new Mom on their journey to finding each other below. “Sometimes the best things come in giant packages! “We weren’t actively …
Thanos survived parvovirus to find his second chance with a forever family. Read More »
The eight longest term dogs currently at the shelter are: Prince, Carrot, Hendrix, Harlow, Fiona, Pooh Bear, Sheba and Lance. While our average length of stay is 26 days, their average length of stay is 107 days. With this increased stay comes increased costs of care. Based on our average cost of $28 per day… …
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Hendrix is a five-year-old American Bulldog mix who is an all-star ball player, lover of cuddling, and energetic playmate with other large dogs. He is at that great age where he is out of the puppy stage but still has a zest for life and is a perfect size at 60 pounds. Hendrix has been …
At Great Plains SPCA, we take pride in offering a lifelong, full-circle approach for pets and their human companions with our three-pronged approach: prevention, adoption and retention. Amidst the hardships of the last year, we are frequently getting asked if our retention rates have fluctuated. Our return rate is 7.3% and luckily has not increased …
Adjustment period for newly adopted pets and how we can help Read More »
In 2021, we have seen an increase in the number of dogs in the shelter with characteristics that make it challenging for them to be adopted. For instance, it takes longer to find a perfect home for dogs who don’t like other dogs or dogs who have a fear of strangers and display their fear …
We are so excited to share that Prairie Village is now using Great Plains SPCA for lost/found pet services! Prairie Village joins seven other municipalities proudly served by Great Plains SPCA. Additionally, you may have seen in the news a discussion about the future of Overland Park’s animal holding facility. Great Plains SPCA highly values …
Emily was among a group of 14 dogs transferred to Great Plains SPCA from a rural Texas pound after being rescued from a hoarding case. The Athens, Texas (population 12,664) animal control facility that took these dogs in, was overwhelmed with the large influx of additional dogs. They reached out to Great Plains SPCA for …
Dog rescued from hoarding case has a special walking pattern Read More »
We first shared Anda’s story on Facebook on April 16 and since then have issued multiple pleas to find her forever family, but Anda is still without a home. On May 8, we shared the urgent need for Anda to find a foster home to get a break from the shelter environment. No calls. On …
When sharing on social media doesn’t work: Anda’s story Read More »