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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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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Donation Match Drive This September, all donations up to $24,500 will be matched with our Community Guardians MATCH campaign.Β Donate now to have your donation doubled! Click to Donate Total Amount Raised: $22,780.67 92% Community Guardian Sponsors About Lockton Companies Lockton is a global professional services firm with more than 8,500 Associates who advise clients on
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A community cat is a an outdoor cat that has had little socialization with people. These cats can be found all across the nation, adapted to surviving in the outdoors. Often, these cats are unfriendly to us humans, and can’t live an indoor life like some of our pets. But we can care for these
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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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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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Second Annual VolleyPaws Sand Volleyball Tournament Get ready to bump, set and spike for shelter pets at Great Plains SPCA! VolleyPaws is a sand volleyball tournament held on National Dog Day, benefiting Great Plains SPCA. This human-only event features teams competing in matches. Β Buy a raffle ticket at the event to win fantastic goodies
Cold temperatures can put your pets at risk! Here are 10 tips to keep them safe this winter: 1. Know your dog’s limits! Some dogs are more susceptible to the cold than others. Short-coated, thin, elderly, or very young dogs get cold more quickly – so adjust the amount of time they stay outside! If your
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When the weather outside is frightful, your pets could be at risk! Remember these tips to keep your pets safe this winter: 1. Know your dog’s limits! Some dogs are more susceptible to the cold than others. Short-coated, thin, elderly, or very young dogs get cold more quickly – so adjust the amount of time they
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