The esteemed Hathaway Maranda, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement at Great Plains SPCA, works her Maranda magic every day to help save lives in our community. She has held leadership roles at several world-class organizations including: Sundance Institute, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Hathaway has worked […]
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As we gather with friends and family to give thanks, let’s not forget about the safety and well-being of our four-legged family! There are numerous human foods that are harmful to our pets, and lots of visitors can be overwhelming for animals that aren’t accustomed to meeting new people in the home. To ensure a
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Dayspring Pens is proud to partner with Great Plains SPCA through a donation of 40 engraved pens. It is an honor to be able to donate to an organization that works so diligently to care for and find a better life for the animals of the Kansas City metro area through adoption. Great Plains SPCA
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There is a certain magic that radiates from senior pets. Their wise, soulful eyes and gentle demeanor tell stories of a life well-lived. Yet, sadly, many senior animals find themselves in shelters, often overlooked due to misconceptions surrounding their age. Kevin is one of those pets. An 8-year-old Fox Terrier/mix that was brought to Great
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With temperatures climbing into the 100s, it is vitally important you keep a close eye on your pet when they are outdoors. Even a few minutes can be fatal, and our pets need us to advocate for their safety. Here are a few tips and tricks to beat the heat, identify heat stroke, and most
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Understanding Fly Strike: As temperatures continue to rise, our HERO Team has been out in the field providing lifesaving assistance to many pets in our community. They have run into numerous cases of outdoor pets exposed to the elements and pests, with many dogs developing “fly strike.” Fly strike, also known as myiasis, is a
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As pet lovers, it is disheartening to witness the declining rates of pet adoptions nationwide, which have led to overcrowded animal shelters. The consequences are dire, with shelters being forced to make difficult decisions about euthanizing animals due to lack of space. While Great Plains SPCA is not at that point, there are shelters in
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Dear Diary, It’s me, Scooby… It has been 161 long and lonely days since I arrived at Great Plains SPCA, and not a single person has asked to meet me. Every day, as I watch people walk past my kennel, I wag my tail and hope that today will be the day someone stops to
As a nonprofit animal shelter that provides a safe haven for animals in need, we take in animals that are abandoned, surrendered, or abused, and provide them with medical care, food, and shelter. As with any animal shelter, Great Plains SPCA faces urgent medical cases daily that require immediate attention. We’ve had several urgent cases
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Since 2019, Great Plains SPCA has partnered with the Leawood Police Department to provide a dog’s day out for our shelter dogs. Each month the Leawood Police Department helps provide a break from the shelter for our good boys and girls, resulting in four adoptions from city employees. This program not only gives our shelter
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