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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Many of you likely remember this sweet face. Carrot was a long-term dog who was with us for six months prior to being adopted in October. We had the highest of hopes for Carrot that his new home would be forever and had been in regular contact with his owner, who said things were going
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Ferdinand was brought to the shelter in June when his owner sadly passed away. From living in a home his entire 10-year-old life to living in the shelter, Ferdinand had a hard time adjusting. He seemed unhappy, grumpy and sometimes lashed out despite our team’s best efforts to care for him well. He entered a Foster home a few months after being
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Our HERO Team found Grace running loose in the cold last week and recognized her immediately. We were able to secure Grace and return her home to the outdoor pen she shares with her brother, Mercy. We were shocked to see Grace’s dog house missing an entire side, meaning she would be unable to protect
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Anna Sophie is tired of being without a forever home. Especially as the holidays approach, and as Anna Sophie nears 365 days as a shelter dog, we are determined to find her a home in time for the holidays. Anna Sophie was brought to Great Plains SPCA last January after being found wandering lost and
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