Tam Singer

The past two weeks have been considerably more challenging than normal for all of us at Great Plains SPCA. Arctic temperatures, combined with losing heat and electricity in our Pet Adoption Center, have required our team to remain creative and diligent in problem solving to ensure the best care for our animals. Last week when […]

Greetings,Wow….what a difference a year makes! This time last year, I could never have imagined the changes and challenges that 2020 would bring to so many of us. From lockdown in March when we wrote to the Governor of Kansas to ensure animal shelters would be considered “essential,” to the numerous operational adjustments we have

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

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