Animal expert, Ashley Flores, CPDT-KA, is the Senior Director of Animal Behavior, Foster & Rescue. Ashley studied under the Council of Certified Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), is CPDT-KA certified and American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified. She also earned certification for Behavior Pharmacology and Separation Anxiety through Heartland Positive Dog Training Alliance […]
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Neglect is a distressing issue frequently observed at Great Plains SPCA, representing just a fraction of the animals in dire need. Numerous factors contribute to animal neglect, including lack of education, financial hardships, disability, mental illness, or a lack of empathy towards animal suffering. Our goal is to empower our community to become advocates for
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In 2023 alone, Great Plains SPCA has experienced a 46% surge in abandoned pets. A staggering realization that speaks to the crisis across the nation. Numerous shelters across the country are struggling with increased animal intakes, fewer adoptions, and pet overpopulation, leaving few options for pet owners who have a desperate need to surrender. The
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Animal expert, Ashley Flores, CPDT-KA, is the Senior Director of Animal Behavior, Foster & Rescue. Ashley studied under the Council of Certified Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), is CPDT-KA certified and American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified. She also earned certification for Behavior Pharmacology and Separation Anxiety through Heartland Positive Dog Training Alliance
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Lucky’s story as we know it began in 2016, when his previous owner passed away. Instead of being transported safely to a local shelter or finding a home amongst family, Lucky was forced out of the house and onto the streets to fend for himself. Lost and Found pages in the area reported his wanderings
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A celebration of fashion, compassion, and companionship – Great Plains SPCA hosted a Forever Home Fashion Show on August 17th to highlight our beloved long-term pets who are seeking their forever homes. These animals put their best paw forward to show our supporters that they too will make joyful, playful, and loving companions. Though they
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Every shelter in the Kansas City area is feeling the pressure of pet overpopulation. With a distinct increase in lost and surrendered pets coupled with lower than ever adoptions, shelters must work together to create the best outcome for every animal in need. Great Plains SPCA transfers in as many animals as we can each
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Between June 1st and July 31st, we raised a total of $365,947.74, with $161,000 of these donations being matched. This year’s Lend A Paw Donation Drive shows just how much our community believes in our lifesaving work, and we have been blown away by the kindness and generosity that each individual brings to Great Plains SPCA. Your
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Animal expert, Ashley Flores, CPDT-KA, is the Senior Director of Animal Behavior, Foster & Rescue. Ashley studied under the Council of Certified Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT), is CPDT-KA certified and American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified for nine years. She also earned certification for Behavior Pharmacology and Separation Anxiety through Heartland Positive
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Over the past few months, we have dealt with numerous medical emergencies and cases of animal neglect. From kittens infested with maggots to puppies dumped on our property, these heartbreaking tales show the ugliest sides of animal welfare. But the horrific experiences that they’ve lived through are not the end of these animals stories. Below
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