A Note From Tam Singer

A note from Tam Singer is an archive of communications from the CEO, including important information and updates about Great Plains SPCA. Every month, Tam includes a note about current happenings and provides highlights going on at Great Plains SPCA.


Tam Singer is a life-long animal lover and dedicated animal welfare professional. She leads the organization as Chief Executive Officer, fostering a culture based on kindness, grace and accountability without fear of isolation.


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Thank You for Lending A Paw

Between June 1 and July 31, we raised a total of $326,616.64, with $150,000 of these donations being matched. While we fell a little short of our overall goal, we want to thank you for your incredible support during an increasingly challenging year.  During our Lend A Paw donation drive: We took in 423 new animals We adopted out …

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Bridge The Gap

Did you know that our average cost of care for one pet is $751 while our average adoption fee is just $130? This gap singlehandedly defines the necessity of donors to our mission. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive any government funding, we rely on generous community support to help us …

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Thank you for all you do and all you give – you make a big difference.

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 …

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Local Animal Groups Partner, Offer Resources and Warn of the Risk of Death

Merriam, KS and Kansas City, KS (February 9, 2021) – Great Plains SPCA (GPSPCA), Kansas City, Kanas Animal Services (KCKAS), and The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City (HSGKC), have issued an urgent warning via social media to pet owners and animal advocates in the Kansas City metro area about the frigid weather forecast for …

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