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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Transcript: This is Anda. Anda has been at Great Plains SPCA for over 100 days and she’s my office mate. When she first arrived, she was incredibly fearful and scared. Our amazing Behavior team and staff have worked tirelessly every day to ensure that she receives all the care to survive and thrive in her …
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Thank you SO much for your wonderful support for Great Plains SPCA. As CEO, I am continually humbled by the generosity of our loyal donors, we simply could not do what we do without you! I wanted to share two quick updates with you, our dedicated donors: Bad Pet Drawing Fundraiser is back for its …
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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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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Greetings,Wow….what a difference a year makes! This time last year, I could never have imagined the changes and challenges that 2020 would bring to so many of us. From lockdown in March when we wrote to the Governor of Kansas to ensure animal shelters would be considered “essential,” to the numerous operational adjustments we have …
***Kansas Executive Order No 20-52 – Requiring masks or other face coverings in public. – July 3rd 2020*** We wanted to keep you posted on how we are managing the shelter now that many of the Kansas “Stay at Home” orders have been lifted. Adoptions: We have been and remain open for adoptions seven days …
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Dear Supporters, It has been almost a year since I first shared my thoughts with our team of my vision for creating a culture at Great Plains of kindness and grace with accountability, empowerment and without fear of judgment or isolation. 2020 has been a tough year for many of us and the events of …
Dear Supporters, Effective May 11, Johnson County’s “Stay at Home” order will be lifted. Staff and animal safety remain our number one priority and we have been diligently working on a phased plan to return to normal operations. As of now we are continuing our animal control partnerships with our seven municipalities, admissions and adoptions …
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” -Kathy Calvin #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. COVID-19 has touched every one of us—our lives forever changed …
Great Plains SPCA has taken an additional leadership role in the animal welfare community since the COVID-19 crisis reached the Kansas City area. Two weeks ago, through a grant from GreaterGood.org, we distributed 47,000 pounds of emergency pet food to more than 20 local shelters and rescues across 19 counties in Kansas and Missouri. Great …
Leading community outreach during the COVID-19 crisis! Read More »