We first shared Holton’s story on Facebook on January 27. Since then, we have issued multiple pleas on social media and one post about him was our most successful ever, reaching more than 80,000 people and shared almost 1,200 times. Yet Holton is still without his hero, and he’s losing hope. When desperate requests on […]
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As arctic weather continues to surge across Kansas City, Dr. Rhiannon Koehler, DVM and Shelter Veterinarian at Great Plains SPCA, warns about the dangers of these frigid temperatures. “Winter weather, particularly arctic blasts, can be especially dangerous for our pets. Some pets love playing in the snow or ice (I’m looking at you, huskies), but it is up to
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Merriam, KS and Kansas City, KS (February 9, 2021) – Great Plains SPCA (GPSPCA), Kansas City, Kanas Animal Services (KCKAS), and The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City (HSGKC), have issued an urgent warning via social media to pet owners and animal advocates in the Kansas City metro area about the frigid weather forecast for
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Pluto spent his entire 10-year life living outdoors on a chain until he was rescued by the Great Plains SPCA HERO (Humane. Education. Resources. Outreach.) team. Our HERO team first encountered Pluto two weeks ago. He was chained outdoors, underweight and lacking basic necessities to survive the harsh winter weather. Our HERO team worked diligently
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We’re seeking a Foster-to-Adopt home committed to following a behavior modification plan and working directly with our Director of Animal Behavior & Training to ensure Benny’s success. Benny’s lack of success in his previous homes is largely attributed to his behavior prescription plan not being followed. Benny will thrive in a home without children under
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Remember Queen? She was homeless for more than a year until she became an international star when Mission Driven’s Scott Poore moved into the shelter with her. This publicity led Queen to being adopted into her forever home in September of 2019! Her adopter, Tony, updated us on what this year has been like for
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Once abandoned in a backyard, malnourished and high-heartworm positive, Monty celebrated his one-year adoptaversary last month in his perfect forever home! Monty’s adopter, Laura, shares why she chose to adopt, what having Monty “Home for the Holidays” means to her and why she continues to support Great Plains SPCA: “I myself was adopted so adoption
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Spot has been a shelter cat for over 140 days and it’s not her fault. Initially she came in as a nursing mother, then she caught a case of ringworm. Luckily, Spot has spent most of her time in a Foster home. Her ringworm has been treated and she’s back at the shelter looking for
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Once underweight and homeless, Amethyst, now Autumn, is safe, healthy and loved in her forever home. After grieving the passing of their family cat, the Matties decided they were ready to adopt again and fell in love with Autumn in August of last year. John describes how wonderfully Autumn has fit into their family: “Kasey,
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Molly’s beautiful face may look familiar to you. She is currently the longest-term dog at Great Plains SPCA, homeless for over 120 days. We’re on a mission to find Molly a Home for the Holidays! She is a three-and-a-half-year-old pit bull mix with so much love to give. You may recognize her as Queen Pearl
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