Demetri arrived at Great Plains SPCA as a lost stray, found wandering the streets terrified and alone. Our staff noticed almost immediately that something was wrong with Demetri when he arrived. He wouldn’t put any weight on one of his back legs and seemed to be injured. Our Shelter Medical Team examined Demetri, and after […]
Injured Stray Given New Hope Read More »
Shelters are filling up all across the country, including ours. But that doesn’t mean we will stop helping animals in need, even the extra large ones. We recently took in two 130 pound Mastiff brothers, Whisky and Tango, who were recently abandoned. Found by Animal Control, they were left in a backyard after the owner
These two pregnant chihuahuas were rescued from a house fire in a home with over 80 chihuahuas. Through Great Plains SPCA, these sweet girls are now safe in loving Foster homes. Irene is 12 years old and just gave birth to her puppies. Sheila is 8 years old and pregnant, due to give birth any
Mama Chihuahuas Need Your Help Read More »
We have seen a lot these past 10 years in animal welfare in Kansas City but nothing quite like the challenges that 2022 has brought. While our average length of stay for our pets is 26 days, this past year we have had more than 30 pets who have been in our care for 100
Will you Lend A Paw for Shelter Pets? Read More »
Angus needs to get out of the shelter NOW! He is in desperate need of a Foster home with a dog savvy family committed to working with our Behavior Team to ensure his success in the home. Angus is a two-year-old Great Pyrenese/mix who was originally adopted out from our shelter as a puppy. Angus
Can you help Angus? Read More »
Just last week, Our HERO Manager received an urgent call from a long-term outreach client friend was in a desperate situation and needed immediate placement for their six-month-old English Bulldog, Tiny Tonka. Our team didn’t hesitate. Tonka needed a safe place to land. We picked Tonka up the very next morning. Tiny Tonka was not
Tiny Tonka Needs Your Help Read More »
Maybe most heartbreaking of all, Winston was found tied to one of our doors late Sunday night, in the dark, after hours, severely injured. His back leg, hanging loose like a noodle, was fractured in three places and he was in an incredible amount of pain. On top of that, he has a severe puncture
On Sunday, a Good Samaritan witnessed a car pull over, take something out of their car, leave it on the side of the road and drive off. What they had placed on the side of the road was Royce, in a filthy wire kennel and in terrible condition. There is no telling what Royce has
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