Geoffrey arrived at our shelter last Saturday severely emaciated and covered in wounds due to his poor body condition. The person who brought him in claimed to have found Geoffrey in this condition. When we inquired more about where Geoffrey was found, the person said they needed to grab something from their car, then fled […]
It has been an incredibly tough week at the shelter. We have taken in a multitude of animals in horrific shape. Geoffrey, Royce and Winston are just a few of the faces who have come through our doors in critical need. While their wounds are obvious, we have no idea of the full extent of
Did you know that our average cost of care for one pet is $751 while our average adoption fee is just $130? This gap singlehandedly defines the necessity of donors to our mission. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive any government funding, we rely on generous community support to help us
Boo Bear was surrendered to us late this January when his family was no longer able to care for him, but his happily ever after story is sure to warm your heart. Boo Bear, being an all-around easy-going boy, was selected to attend Leawood Police’s Dog’s Day Out program, where one of our shelter dogs
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The weather is getting nicer, the flowers will start blooming soon and we’re all ready for spring to finally begin! Unfortunately, spring weather brings mosquitos and other parasites that can cause problems for our pets, mainly heartworms. Heartworms are transmitted to our pets through mosquito bites. Eventually, the heartworms will migrate to the heart and
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Tug was found by our HERO Team wandering the streets of Kansas City, MO, starving, dehydrated and riddled with masses and wounds. When we found him, he was scrounging around a dumpster searching desperately for food. There is no way to know how long he was living on the streets and fending for himself, but
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with this holiday comes the obvious: flowers and sweets. However, some of these common items gifted to loved ones for the holiday can be dangerous for your pets! Dr. Madison Minter, Shelter Veterinarian at Great Plains SPCA, would like to share some common Valentine’s Day toxins to
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When the weather outside is frightful, your pets could be at risk! Remember these tips to keep your pets safe this winter: 1. Know your dog’s limits! Some dogs are more susceptible to the cold than others. Short-coated, thin, elderly, or very young dogs get cold more quickly – so adjust the amount of time they
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Willie is the runt of an unwanted litter recently surrendered to our HERO Team. After being surrendered, Willie headed to a Foster home with his siblings, and the Foster quickly noted he was regurgitating much of his food. Willie was seen by our veterinarians and a specialist who have determined that he likely has a
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2020 was a year we will never forget. If there was a bright light during the pandemic, it was shelter pets. Nationwide, people were adopting and fostering more than ever, and long-term shelter pets were finally finding their forever homes. Unfortunately, 2021 has been a very, very different story for shelter pets. 2021 has been
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