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 […]
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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
Boo Bear was surrendered to us late this January when his family was no longer able to care for him, but his happily ever after story is sure to warm your heart. Boo Bear, being an all-around easy-going boy, was selected to attend Leawood Police’s Dog’s Day Out program, where one of our shelter dogs
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Tug was found by our HERO Team wandering the streets of Kansas City, MO, starving, dehydrated and riddled with masses and wounds. When we found him, he was scrounging around a dumpster searching desperately for food. There is no way to know how long he was living on the streets and fending for himself, but
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When the weather outside is frightful, your pets could be at risk! Remember these tips to keep your pets safe this winter: 1. Know your dog’s limits! Some dogs are more susceptible to the cold than others. Short-coated, thin, elderly, or very young dogs get cold more quickly – so adjust the amount of time they
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Willie is the runt of an unwanted litter recently surrendered to our HERO Team. After being surrendered, Willie headed to a Foster home with his siblings, and the Foster quickly noted he was regurgitating much of his food. Willie was seen by our veterinarians and a specialist who have determined that he likely has a
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2020 was a year we will never forget. If there was a bright light during the pandemic, it was shelter pets. Nationwide, people were adopting and fostering more than ever, and long-term shelter pets were finally finding their forever homes. Unfortunately, 2021 has been a very, very different story for shelter pets. 2021 has been
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