Dear Supporters, It has been almost a year since I first shared my thoughts with our team of my vision for creating a culture at Great Plains of kindness and grace with accountability, empowerment and without fear of judgment or isolation. 2020 has been a tough year for many of us and the events of …
Dear Supporters, Effective May 11, Johnson County’s “Stay at Home” order will be lifted. Staff and animal safety remain our number one priority and we have been diligently working on a phased plan to return to normal operations. As of now we are continuing our animal control partnerships with our seven municipalities, admissions and adoptions …
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” -Kathy Calvin #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. COVID-19 has touched every one of us—our lives forever changed …
Great Plains SPCA has taken an additional leadership role in the animal welfare community since the COVID-19 crisis reached the Kansas City area. Two weeks ago, through a grant from GreaterGood.org, we distributed 47,000 pounds of emergency pet food to more than 20 local shelters and rescues across 19 counties in Kansas and Missouri. Great …
Leading community outreach during the COVID-19 crisis! Read More »
Dear Supporters, As we all know, these are truly unprecedented historic times, and we deeply appreciate your ongoing care and support for the people and animals of Great Plains SPCA. We wanted to keep you updated on how we are managing our operations and care of our animals as together we maneuver through the impact …
Sammy came to us last month after one of our rescue partners contacted us about four puppies that had been stranded outside in sub-zero temperatures. Upon admission to our shelter, Sammy was found to have numerous health issues including Demodex mites, canine papilloma virus and other health issues. Yet this sweet little fighter didn’t give …
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our Holiday Match Campaign Home for the Holidays! Watch this quick video from Tam Singer, CEO of Great Plains SPCA, as she introduces this important campaign! Throughout the month of December, a generous anonymous donor will be matching dollar for dollar all gifts up to $150,000, …
Hello Great Plains SPCA Family! After a very busy September and October, we were pleased with the lovely turn out for our ‘Fall Back In Love with Great Plains SPCA’ event on Sunday, November 3rd at our Merriam campus. This was a family focused fun event, and we appreciate everyone who came and to all …
A Note From Tam Singer Hello Great Plains SPCA Family! Wow – we did it! We exceeded our Fund the Shelter Challenge goal! Thank you all so much for your incredibly generous support for our matching funds campaign. We achieved 127% of our goal! • Donations $189,570.49 • Donor Match $189,570.49 • Total “Fund the …