Dayspring Pens is proud to partner with Great Plains SPCA through a donation of 40 engraved pens. It is an honor to be able to donate to an organization that works so diligently to care for and find a better life for the animals of the Kansas City metro area through adoption. Great Plains SPCA […]
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I wanted to extend my immense personal gratitude to everyone who helped our shelter over the last 48 hours. On Friday afternoon, we, like thousands of others in Kansas City, lost power after the huge storm hit our area. With no power or generators, we were without lights to see as the night went on
There is a certain magic that radiates from senior pets. Their wise, soulful eyes and gentle demeanor tell stories of a life well-lived. Yet, sadly, many senior animals find themselves in shelters, often overlooked due to misconceptions surrounding their age. Kevin is one of those pets. An 8-year-old Fox Terrier/mix that was brought to Great
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With temperatures climbing into the 100s, it is vitally important you keep a close eye on your pet when they are outdoors. Even a few minutes can be fatal, and our pets need us to advocate for their safety. Here are a few tips and tricks to beat the heat, identify heat stroke, and most
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The Fourth of July is coming up soon, which means FIREWORKS!!! While fireworks may be fun for us humans, our pets often struggle with the sudden loud noises that occur on Independence Day. And that’s not all. Summer heat and holiday foods can be a danger to our beloved pets if the necessary precautions aren’t taken to
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Understanding Fly Strike: As temperatures continue to rise, our HERO Team has been out in the field providing lifesaving assistance to many pets in our community. They have run into numerous cases of outdoor pets exposed to the elements and pests, with many dogs developing “fly strike.” Fly strike, also known as myiasis, is a
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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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As pet lovers, it is disheartening to witness the declining rates of pet adoptions nationwide, which have led to overcrowded animal shelters. The consequences are dire, with shelters being forced to make difficult decisions about euthanizing animals due to lack of space. While Great Plains SPCA is not at that point, there are shelters in
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For two years, Bug has been homeless. Since I became CEO of Great Plains SPCA, we have not had any dog stay in our care for this long, until now. As heartbreaking as it is, what is more devastating is that we now have several dogs approaching their two-year mark as “homeless.” It has been
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Dear Diary, It’s me, Scooby… It has been 161 long and lonely days since I arrived at Great Plains SPCA, and not a single person has asked to meet me. Every day, as I watch people walk past my kennel, I wag my tail and hope that today will be the day someone stops to