Animal Stories

Meet Our HERO Rescues

The work of our HERO Outreach Team is never over, and these past few weeks have been especially tough. Despite these challenges, we are proud to welcome twelve new faces to Great Plains SPCA. They are now safe, loved, and have a chance at a forever home thanks to HERO’s dedication to our community. The […]

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Community Cats & You

A community cat is a an outdoor cat that has had little socialization with people. These cats can be found all across the nation, adapted to surviving in the outdoors. Often, these cats are unfriendly to us humans, and can’t live an indoor life like some of our pets. But we can care for these

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From Neglect To Safety

On January 31st The Humane Society of the United States was deployed to a property in Topeka, Kansas. 70 dogs and cats were found and 18 deceased animals on the property. Their living conditions were horrendous, with feces and debris covering almost every surface. And many of the animals were emaciated, sick, and needed to

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Luke’s Diary

Dear Diary, It has been one year since I first arrived at Great Plains SPCA. Honestly, Diary, that makes me really sad. I don’t understand why no one wants to be my forever family. The last time someone asked to see me was October of last year, and I’m honestly not sure if anyone will

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The Crisis of Abandoned Animals – A Symptom of Pet Overpopulation

In 2023 alone, Great Plains SPCA has experienced a 46% surge in abandoned pets. A staggering realization that speaks to the crisis across the nation. Numerous shelters across the country are struggling with increased animal intakes, fewer adoptions, and pet overpopulation, leaving few options for pet owners who have a desperate need to surrender. The

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