Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but it’s untrue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such […]
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Earlier this week we posted on our social media channels about Max and the dangers of tethering your dog. Max was in his backyard on a tether Saturday when two dogs attacked him. He had no way to escape so he dropped onto his back submissively as the dogs mauled him. He came to Great
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This sweet, tiny 7-month-old puppy is Phoebe. She was found roaming the streets all on her own by a member of our community. There’s no way of knowing what her life was like before finding safety at the Great Plains SPCA or how many nights this baby spent fending for herself. Can you help find
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2020 was a year we will never forget. If there was a bright light during the pandemic, it was shelter pets. Nationwide, people were adopting and fostering more than ever, and long-term shelter pets were finally finding their forever homes. Unfortunately, 2021 has been a very, very different story for shelter pets. 2021 has been
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Many of you likely remember this sweet face. Carrot was a long-term dog who was with us for six months prior to being adopted in October. We had the highest of hopes for Carrot that his new home would be forever and had been in regular contact with his owner, who said things were going
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Ferdinand was brought to the shelter in June when his owner sadly passed away. From living in a home his entire 10-year-old life to living in the shelter, Ferdinand had a hard time adjusting. He seemed unhappy, grumpy and sometimes lashed out despite our team’s best efforts to care for him well. He entered a Foster home a few months after being
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Our HERO Team found Grace running loose in the cold last week and recognized her immediately. We were able to secure Grace and return her home to the outdoor pen she shares with her brother, Mercy. We were shocked to see Grace’s dog house missing an entire side, meaning she would be unable to protect
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Anna Sophie is tired of being without a forever home. Especially as the holidays approach, and as Anna Sophie nears 365 days as a shelter dog, we are determined to find her a home in time for the holidays. Anna Sophie was brought to Great Plains SPCA last January after being found wandering lost and
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When it comes to outreach calls, our HERO Team often gets the unexpected thrown their way. We recently received a call from an owner needing placement for a small dog. When we arrived onsite, the owners shared that they also had two puppies and were overwhelmed with too many pets to care for in their
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Chiefs Kingdom, let’s score big for pets in need! 🏆🐾 We’re taking on Buffalo, Philly, and D.C. in the Shelter Showdown! Show the nation KC’s heart by supporting Great Plains SPCA—ALL donations are MATCHED up to $15,000! Double your impact today and help us lead the pack.
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