Kansas City, MO – On April 30th, KC Pet Project’s Animal Services Team testified in a municipal bench trial regarding a significant animal neglect case the division investigated in March of 2023. The judge found both defendants guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on all charges issued by the Cruelty Investigations Team. Peggy Cook of Kansas...Read More
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day O’Doption Special sponsored by Petco Love! This weekend, we’re offering a lucky deal: $30 for dogs 30 pounds or more and all adult cats! This special is applicable at our KC Campus for Animal Care, Zona Rosa Adoption Center and Petco Adoption Center on 95th Street in Overland...Read More
We are certainly celebrating that our hometown team is heading to the big game, but KC Pet Project continues to be in crisis mode. Every day, our team is working as hard as we can to make kennel space for new arrivals without having to euthanize dogs for space, but we are struggling and need...Read More
Monthly Giving Campaign to Support KC Pet Project We hope this message finds you well and full of compassion for our furry friends. Today, we’re reaching out to invite you to become a vital part of something truly special – our monthly giving campaign, “Have a Heart for Kansas City’s Pets.” At KC Pet Project,...Read More
Shelter has reached crisis capacity – no open kennels to take in new pets Kansas City, MO – KC Pet Project’s Animal Services Division has been very busy this week responding to a flood of calls regarding general neglect concerns for pets left outside in the elements. The first 15 days of January have witnessed...Read More
Over the past year, we’ve been sharing dogs that are on our at-risk list, which we prioritize finding placement in order to move them out of the shelter. This is a list that is used internally by our team to make sure that we are doing all we can to ensure a positive outcome for...Read More
With winter weather arriving in the Kansas City area over the next week, here are some pet safety tips to keep pets safe: Provide Shelter for Outdoor Pets: Ensure that outdoor pets have access to a well-insulated shelter, spacious enough for them to comfortably curl up. This structure should be strategically positioned to block wind,...Read More
2023 will go down in the record books as one of the toughest years we’ve had at KC Pet Project. A total of 15,631 animals in need came to KCPP in 2023 – including a record-setting number of dogs. We cared for 8,420 dogs and 6,888 cats, as well as 323 other animals – such as chickens,...Read More
We’ve almost made it to the end of the year when we tend to experience a slower time in shelters, but the numbers of pets and people in need this year have not lessened. November was another record-setting month for us at KCPP – providing care for 1,242 animals that arrived in November (718 dogs,...Read More
I love this time of year! All the winter celebrations…getting together with loved ones to enjoy special meals and feeling the anticipation as the holidays approach. This season fills me with gratitude for the blessings in my life, like our dedicated supporters. Thank you for your extra compassion for our community’s neglected pets as this...Read More
