Animal-Related Resources & Information
*Much of the information below was taken from www.hsgkc.org Some changes and additions, however, have been made. We thank The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City for creating such a comprehensive list of resources for our community to share.
If your organization or business is listed here and you would like us to make changes to your information, please send the corrections to info@friendsofhalfwayhome.com
If you would like to be listed in the Resources section of this web site and currently are not, please email info@friendsofhalfwayhome.com with your complete information.
INDEX of topics on this page. (Scroll down to see each in detail).
KC Area Animal Shelters
Dog Rescues
Small Dog Rescue
Breed-Specific Rescues
Cat Rescues
Small Critters, Reptile, Amphibian Rescues
Pet Bird Rescues
Farm Animal Rescues
Petfinder.com Information
Area Animal Control Phone Numbers
Animal Abuse
Animal Safe Havens for Domestic Violence Situations
Lost & Found Animal Instructions and Tips
Affordable Spay/Neuter Services
Obedience
Animal Behavior Help
Boarding, Daycare, Sitters & Walkers
Pet Friendly Housing
Wild Animal Care
Other Local Organizations
Animal Groups & Resources Nationwide
Surrendering Your Pets: Tips, Advice
Animal Shelters in the Kansas City area
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Animal Haven (Now HEARTLAND SPCA) Bea-Martin Peck Animal Shelter Cat Association of Topeka (CAT) Excelsior Springs Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter Gladstone Animal Control Heart of America Humane Society HELP Humane Society Helping Hands Humane Society Humane Society of Greater Kansas City 5445 Parallel KC KS 66104 Humane Society of Miami County KCMO Animal Shelter |
Independence Animal Shelter Kansas City KS Animal Control Lawrence Humane Society Leavenworth Animal Control Lee's Summit Animal Control Liberty Animal Control North Kansas City Olathe Animal Control Pet Connection Wayside Waifs |
Dog Rescue Groups
The rescue groups listed below have all kinds of dogs available for adoption. If the breed of dog you are in search of is not currently at the shelter, please look to adopt from these groups. When rescues adopt an animal out to a loving forever home, they are then able to take in and care for a new animal from a shelter. Friends of Halfway Home encourages ADOPTING pets, no matter from where they come!
Friends of Liberty Animal Shelter http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/folas.html or email FOLAS91@aol.com
Happy Dogs Rescue http://happydogsrescue.com
Heart of America Humane Society http://www.heartofamericahs.org
Military Family Rescue Information https://www.netpets.org/militarypet/foster.php
Safe Harbor Prison Dog Program http://www.safeharborprisondogs.com/ or 913-634-5955 or 913-724-DOGS
Second Chance (Kittens, Puppies, Cats & Small Dogs) http://www.2ndchancepets.net 913-814-7471
Service Dogs Susan Bass 816-796-6444
Rare Breeds Susan Bass 816-796-6444
Dog Rescue Groups specializing in small breeds
Forever Friends Animal League (Kittens, Puppies, Cats & Small Dogs)
http://www.foreverfriendsanimalleague.org/index.html 913-677-FFAL(3325)
L.L. Dog Rescue www.lldogrescue.org or email lldogrescue@yahoo.com or call 816-926-0242
Midwest Animal Rescue Sherry 816-358-6499
Second Chance (Kittens, Puppies, Cats & Small Dogs) http://www.2ndchancepets.net 913-814-7471
Small Paws Susan 1-785-224-7839 email: IHarleypup@aol.com
Breed-specific Dog Rescue Groups
American Eskimo HEART BANDITS: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/KS39.html. Laurel Johnson 913-901-8430 or email KcHeartBandits@aol.com
Airedale Sara Franson 816-678-2126 or Terry Kratchman 913-541-1295
Akita Deanna O'Brian (St. Louis) 733-792-1309 or email 6jdob@msn.com
Akita Lisa McCluskey (Central/Southern Illinois) 217-344-9115 or email mccluskey@moongazer.com
Australian Shepherd Pamela Leach 913-722-6699
Basenji Vicky Jacobs 785-379-5430; Eva Allen 816-444-9321; Yvonne Sims 660-352-6202
Basset Hound MID AMERICA BASSET HOUND RESCUE:web site http://www.mabr.org, main number 913-707-5698; Kim Dunn 913-557-5224
Basset Hound WESTERN MISSOURI BASSET RESCUE: web site http://www.wmbri.org, Chris Bly 816-353-5643 or email chris@wmbri.org; Margaret Baldomino 816-853-1634 or 816-461-0313 or email margaret@wmbri.org
Basset Hound Liz Vahl Kamp 1-800-892-2722 or 314-863-1467
Basset Hound BASSET & BEAGLE RESCUE OF THE HEARTLAND: web site http://www.bassetandbeagle.org, email bbrh@bassetandbeagle.org or call 1-800-332-9416
Beauceron Susan Bass 816-796-6444
Beagle Rhonda Cella Lippert 913-621-3474 or email menbeagle@aol.com
Beagle BASSET & BEAGLE RESCUE OF THE HEARTLAND: web site http://www.bassetandbeagle.org, email bbrh@bassetandbeagle.org or call 1-800-332-9416
Bearded Collie Barb Clauson 785-842-6884
Bernese Mountain Dog HEARTLAND BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG RESCUE http://www.HBMDC.org. Julie Hesssenflow 913-385-0400 or email jhessenflow@sbcglobal.net
Belgian Malinois Barb Clauson 785-842-6884
Belgian Sheepdog Barb Clauson 785-842-6884
Bloodhound Doris Coleman 816-356-9868
Borzoi (Irish Wolfhound) Dawn Kelley 913-677-3296
Borzoi Randa Glen 816-322-2244
Border Collie Jennifer Fitzwater 816-305-6756
Boston Terrier MIDAMERICA BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE (MABTR) www.adoptaboston.com Jennifer Misfeldt 402-510-1346 (Omaha NE but work in the KC area, too).
Boston Terrier Anne Alscott 913-764-4748
Boston Terrier Stacey Nagals 816-920-3436
Boston Terrier Anita Crowell 816-891-6367
Bouvier Andrea Jackson 913-341-0351
Boxer MOKAN BOXER RESCUE: http://www.midwestboxerrescues.com or 785-979-2679
Brittany Cindy Williams 816-858-0195
Brittany AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE: http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/ or Jennifer Schoonover 816-790-3611 or 816-734-2347
Bulldog (French/English) Bev Larrick 913-583-3624
Bulldog (French/English) Sandi Farr-Spears: email MamaDawg@embarqmail.com
Bulldog (French) Annie Alscott 913-764-4748
Bulldog (French) Charlotte Kreely 508-588-7968
Bull Mastiff Sandi Farr-Spears, MASTIFF HOPE: hot line 816-352-9384, web site http://www.MastiffHope.org or email MastiffHope@embarqmail.com
Bull Mastiff Izetta Wright 913-533-2413
Bull Mastiff Kelli Johnson: email BMFRescue@aol.com
Bull Mastiff Locker Wheat 573-635-0088
Bull Mastiff Renee Aldrich 913-592-2203
Bull Terrier Claudia Sharp 636-332-6341 or Rob Reiber at 913-856-4144 or email Ron@hogdon.com
Bull Terrier John & Lynn Byrd 660-222-63341 or 660-222-3474
Chihuahua Vicky Rogers 816-753-7873
Chihuahua LL DOG RESCUE: web site www.lldogrescue.org or email lldogrescue@yahoo.com or call 816-926-0242
Chinese Crested Sharon Robinson 573-634-2767
Clumber Spaniel Judy Rickey 913-724-1054
Clumber Spaniel Sue Carr (New Jersey) 908-580-1055 or 1-800-589-9566 or email dobsonml@aol.com
Chow Chow Debbie Willis 816-765-8387
Cocker Spaniel Jane & Al Beck 816-228-4567
Cocker Spaniel Halle (with HEART OF AMERICA HUMANE SOCIETY) 913-722-0636
Cocker Spaniel Anita 816-763-7275 or http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/ok25.html
Collie KANSAS COLLIE RESCUE (KSCR) Sarah Millsap 816-588-0713 or Janie Clymer 785-366-0250
Collie Pat Rawitch 913-681-0406
Corgi Claudia Mitchell 913-764-7117
Corgi Sara Keith 816-833-2757
Dachshund LL DOG RESCUE: web site www.lldogrescue.org or email lldogrescue@yahoo.com or call 816-926-0242
Dachshund Richard and Ghizia Arndt 816-523-8106
Dalmatian June Mueller or Janice Boyanchek 314-842-8958
Dalmatian Nancy Welsh 901-758-9073
Dalmatian Shirley Allen 816-444-1820
Doberman Janice Thom 816-505-2275
Elkhound Renee Schmidt 913-856-3886
English Springer Spaniel Kim Ludwig 816-803-8962
English Springer Spaniel Mark Samuel 816-523-2723
English Springer Spaniel Judy Manley 1-800-377-3824
English Springer Spaniel Valerie Hoffman 816-254-3771
English Setter Diane Brim 712-322-4051 or email dboshaneyisetter@cox.net
German Shepherd SERENDIPITY GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE: web site http://www.serendipitygsd.org or call 573-418-7666
German Shepherd Ann Mackey 816-363-0121
German Short Hair Pointer email: gsprescue@egroups.com
Golden Retriever GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE www.goldenretrieverfreedom.com Nicole Incorvaia 720-849-7879
Golden Retriever Bev Weaver 913-362-3397
Golden Retriever Phil & Pat Severson 816-741-2838
Golden Retriever Pat Munn 816-331-8856
Great Dane Janet Quick 816-250-2574 or 816-361-2242
Great Pyrenees Jane Signorelli 816-361-9262
Great Pyrenees Jo & Jill Patton 314-739-2562
Greyhound R.E.G.A.P: Bill & Cher Oliver 816-763-3333 or email coliver@kc.rr.com
Irish Setter Mary or Pat Gocke 913-557-6936
Irish Wolfhound Sue Stobart 816-540-4842
Irish Wolfhound Doris Coleman 816-356-9868
Jack Russell Terrier Kerri Dahlheim 402-963-9722
Keeshond KEESHOND LOVERS UNITE: http://www.keeshondlovers.com/ or Judy Hintzman 785-550-5429
Labrador Retriever Shirley Allen 816-444-1820
Lhasa Apso KANSAS FUREVER SHIH TZU & MINI SCHNAUZER RESCUE web site www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS133.html Cindy Stoll 1-620-431-1387 or email Cinsto6@aol.com
Mastiff MASTIFF HOPE 816-352-9384, web site http://www.MastiffHope.org or email MastiffHope@embarqmail.com
Miniature Pinscher Sue Mohr 1-785-748-0941
Newfoundland Cathy Figgins 816-361-7492
Papillon Irene Hummell 816-333-0034
Pekingese Mary Stickney: http://www.maryshouse.us/ or 402-613-4306
Pit Bull MID-AMERICA BULLY BREED RESCUE: http://www.mabbr.org
Pit Bull MISSOURI PIT BULL RESCUE: http://www.mprgroup.net Marisol Miller
Pit Bull PIT BULL RESCUE CENTRAL http://www.pbrc.net/ Educational and rescue info on Pit Bull type breeds
Pointer (German Short Hair) email: gsprescue@egroups.com
Pomeranian Kristin Roberson 816-792-3192
Pomeranian LL DOG RESCUE: 816-926-0242
Poodle (Standard) Heather Zimmerman 913-661-0329
Pug Anne Alsott 913-764-4748
Pug PRAIRIE PUGS RESCUE http://www.prairiepugs.com Vicki Dressler 785-256-2324
Pug Misty Wilson Brumback 913-385-1510
Pug Jane Braman 785-843-2292
Pug Lisa Ferrell 1-800-833-3311 or 913-685-5994
Rare Breeds Susan Bass 816-796-6444
Rat Terriers (& mixes) Ceci at http://www.americanratterrier.com/
Rhodesian Ridgeback Sandy Curtis 913-341-3746
Rottweiler MID AMERICA ROTTWEILER RESCUE web site www.adoptarott.org Barb Krimminger email fla44c@aol.com or call 402-578-5308
Saint Bernard Jennifer Spaeth 401-292-2245 or email Saints@turfmen.com
Schnauzer KANSAS FUREVER SHIH TZU & MINI SCHNAUZER RESCUE web site www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS133.html Cindy Stoll 1-620-431-1387 or email Cinsto6@aol.com
Scottie Nancy McClure 816-322-2740
Scottie Penny Walker 816-358-6632
Sharpei Mary Crafton 816-741-6212 or email Weluvpaws@kc.rr.com
Sheepdog Joan Long 913-385-0362
Sheepdog (Old English) Judy Rickey 913-724-1054
Sheltie LL DOG RESCUE: web site www.lldogrescue.org or email lldogrescue@yahoo.com or call 816-926-0242
Sheltie KANSAS CITY SHELTIE RESCUE, INC.: web site kcsheltierescue.org or email kcsheltierescue@yahoo.com or call 913-384-0366.
Sheltie Tracy Buck 314-561-3091
Shiba Inu Kathy Bucnholz, web site http://www.shibarescue.org or 913-322-6883 or email kathy@modelnetwork.com
Shih Tzu KANSAS FUREVER SHIH TZU & MINI SCHNAUZER RESCUE web site www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS133.html Cindy Stoll 1-620-431-1387 or email Cinsto6@aol.com
Silky Terrier Mary Estrin 816-942-2427
Spitz Laurel Johnson 913-345-0628
Springer Spaniel (Look under English Springer)
Weimaraner Gail 816-781-0828
Weimaraner Laura Roehrich 913-385-0815
Weimaraner HEARTLAND WEIMARANER: web site at http://www.heartlandweimrescue.org, Rebecca Singleton 816-781-0828
Welsh Terrier Linda Sutton 816-764-4542
Westie (West Highland Terrier) WESTIE RESCUE OF MISSOURI: web site http://www.westierescueofmissouri.com/, Elizabeth Schanou 913-302-0514 or email easchanou@hotmail.com
Westie LuAnn Johnson 532-4853
Westie Linda Spitzengel 913-677-2469
Westie OKLAHOMA WESTIE RESCUE: web site http://www.okwestierescue.com, Meredith & Mike Butcher 918-369-1143 or Theresa Stewart 405-330-5889
Westie LITTLE WHITE DOG RESCUE: http://www.littlewhitedogrescue.org or email littlewhitedogrescue@yahoo.com
Whippet Emily Mathis 816-242-2967
Wolf Hybred WILD SPIRIT WOLF SANCTUARY (New Mexico): web site http://www.inetdesign.com/candykitchen/, or 505-775-3304 or email candykitchen@worldnet.att.net
Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) Dorinda Carlson 913-541-8407
Yorkshire Terrier Martha Lewis 913-596-2162
Yorkshire Terrier Susan Zale 913-451-9283
Cat Rescue Groups
Forever Friends Animal League (Kittens, Puppies, Cats & Small Dogs)
http://www.foreverfriendsanimalleague.org/index.html 913-677-FFAL(3325)
Foxwood Animal Rescue http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/MO234.html
Kansas City Siamese Rescue: Also rescue Persian, Himalayan, & Maine Coone Cats http://www.kcsiameserescue.org/ Brooke Wood 816-331-9700
Purrfect Pets in Metcalf Mall http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/KS99.html 913-652-6677
Safe Harbor http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS115.html
Second Chance (Kittens, Puppies, Cats & Small Dogs) http://www.2ndchancepets.net 913-814-7471
Siamese Rescue http://www.siameserescue.org/
Smaller Critters, Reptile, Amphibian Rescue Groups
Chinchilla Robin Rysavy 816-356-3900
Ferret Hotline http://www.ferrethotline.com/, 816-276-4747 or Bobbie McCanse 816-842-3707
Guinea Pig Danny Anderson: web site http://www.weecritters.com/, 816-373-1965 or 816-896-4095 or 816-246-5050, or email dja@weecritters.com
Hamster Rescue Robin Rysavy 816-356-3900
Pot-Belly Pig web site http://www.pigs.org or 618-459-3619
Prairie Dog Rescue Jan Calvert 913-432-5537
Rabbit Rescue MISSOURI HOUSE RABBIT SOCIETY: web site at http://www.mohrs.org, 816-356-3900, Robin Rysavy
Reptile Rescue Cassandra Davidson 913-727-1456
Tortoise & Reptile Sandy Spears email MamaDawg@embarqmail.com
Turtle Rescue Laurie & Tim Hut 816-524-4557
Pet Bird Rescue Groups
Pet Bird (Parrots, etc) Julie Burge, DVM 816-356-4700
Pet Bird (Parrots, etc) Melissa Sopko 913-248-1551
Parrot Sandy Spears email MamaDawg@embarqmail.com
Pet Bird Sandy Schmidt 913-681-2253
Pet Bird Dean Tyson 913-722-2632 or 913-271-4225
Pet Bird Micra 913-381-3272
Pet Bird Beak n Wings Rescue/Adoption Program: email adoptions@beaknwings.org or call 913-322-3398
Pet Bird Educational Web Sites: http://www.thebirdwhisperer.com/ and http://www.beaknwings.org/
Farm Animal Rescue Groups
Duck Sandy Leonard 816-322-5502
Farm (ducks, goats, chickens, etc.) Susan Nichols 816-257-9678
Horse FABLEVIEW HORSE RESCUE 660-747-0531 (24 hours a day)
Horse CHANGING LEADS EQUINE RESCUE: www.changingleadsequinerescue.org or email changingleadsrescue@gmail.com
Find a Pet on the Internet with Petfinder.org!
Petfinder is a web site provided by the ASPCA. It is an excellent resource to help people find a pet. It contains a comprehensive listing of animals available for adoption from shelters and rescue groups, with photos and descriptions. Use the search engine to find a specific breed or type of pet. Many shelters, humane societies and rescue groups in the Kansas City area post their available pets on this web site- including the KCMO shelter.
Pet Harbor is another good web site with a searchable database for finding pets who need homes.
Phone Numbers for City Animal Control
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Belton 816-331-5522 Blue Springs 816-228-0149 Bonner Springs 913-422-7676 Excelsior Springs 816-630-0816 Gladstone 816-436-1810 Grandview 816-736-3900 Harrisonville 816-380-8961 Fairway 913-782-0720 Independence 816-325-7205 Kansas City KS 913-321-1445 Kansas City MO 816-513-1313 or 311 Jackson County 816-881-4530 Lawrence 785-843-6835 Leawood 913-642-5555 Leavenworth 913-682-0268 Lee's Summit 816-969-7405 Lenexa 913-477-7385 Liberty 816-415-1877
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Merriam 913-782-0720 Mission 913-782-0720 North Kansas City 816-274-6024 Oak Grove 815-690-3773 Olathe 913-971-6362 Osawatomie 913-755-2101 Overland Park 913-895-6300 Parkville 816-741-4454 Platte City 816-431-2011 Platte Woods 816-741-6688 Pleasant Valley 816-781-7373 Prairie Village 913-642-6868 x 4631 Raytown 816-737-6010 Riverside 816-741-3993 Roeland Park 913-782-0720 Shawnee 913-631-2155 Smithville 816-532-0500 Sugar Creek 816-881-4530 Westwood 913-782-0720 |
Animal Abuse Contacts
Call your local Animal Control to report abuse occurring within city limits (see numbers above).
State Health Departments:
MO Animal Health Department 573-751-3377
KS Animal Health Department 785-296-2326
Animal Safe Havens for Domestic Violence Situations
SPCA of Greater KC Diane 816-453-8343
Networking for Noah, Inc.
http://www.kansascityspca.org
email: netwk4noah@msn.com
P.O. Box 25511 KCMO 64119
Local: 816-Hot-Line (468-5463)
Pager: 816-480-1778 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
National: 1-800-799-7233
Hearing Impaired National: 1-800-787-3224
Animal Cruelty Hotline: 816-513-9800
Lost & Found Pets
** Much of the following Lost/Found information was compiled by HeartlandSPCA. We thank Heartland for such comprehensive information!
If you have LOST your pet:
Make flyers with animal's description and photo and your phone number. IMMEDIATELY POST them in your area - Light posts, gas stations, super markets etc.
Contact the lost pet services above, all shelters and area rescue groups that might be contacted if a citizen finds your animal. (i.e. If your dog is a Lab, call Lab rescues as someone may contact THEM for help if they find your dog). Make sure they have your phone number!
Go to all area shelters often- take flyers with photos with you to leave behind
Put an ad in the newspaper
Use SOCIAL MEDIA: Post a description and photo on FACEBOOK, MYSPACE etc. and had your friends SHARE the message! ALSO PUT OUT AN "OLIVER ALERT": http://www.facebook.com/OliverAlert
Contact area veterinarians. Contact your own CURRENT vet and ALL PAST VETS in case the animal is somehow traced back to them. Make sure these vets have a reliable way to reach you.
Tell your postman, neighbors, neighborhood kids
If your pet is microchipped, contact the microchip company and make sure they have a current phone number for you.
List your lost pet with: www.Fidofinder.com, www.KCPetConnect.com, www.LostandPound.com, www.Pets911.com and www.Craigslist.com, www.PetHarbor.com
Call the Lost Dog Registry: 816.333.0020
For tips on likely behavior of lost animals to help you locate your pet, visit: www.MissingPetPartnership.org
Contact EMERGENCY VET CLINICS: If your pet is injuried, someone may take him/her to VSEC 913.642.9563; Mission MedVet 913.722.5566; Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center 816.331.3120.
Check Petfinder.com's LOST AND FOUND section.
If you have FOUND a pet:
Be careful! All animals are capable of biting so don't approach an animal unless you are comfortable and trained. You may always call animal control if you are not able to catch the animal. If you are bitten, you may doing more harm to the animal than good. NEVER CHASE AN ANIMAL - You would not want the animal to run into traffic.
Assume the pet is owned and that someone is looking for it. Even if the animal doesn't look well-fed/groomed, it could be owned by someone.
Check pet for tages and/or writing on the animal's collar (both sides). Call every phone number on the tags.
Ask neighbors in the area where you found the animal if the pet looks familiar.
Take to the local vet to scan for microchip.
Contact local animal control (and others in the area) and give them a description of the pet and a way to contact you since the owner of the lost pet may call them.
Contact local vets and emergency vets. Leave a description of the pet and your contact information in case someone calls looking for the pet.
List the pet on KCPetConnect.com, FidoFinder.com, LostandPound.com, Pets911.com, PetHarbor.com and under the lost and found section of Craigslist.com, under the lost and found section of Petfinder.com
Call the Lost Dog Registry at 816.333.0020
Make flyers and posters with FOUND, the animal's description, a photo and your contact number.
Check LOST listings in local newspapers and those papers' websites.
Use social media like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace to post the animal's description and info.
If you have taken the pet into your home and are attempting to find the owner, but cannot keep it, contact local NO KILL SHELTERS and get on their waiting lists. Shelters are always full, but they may find space to take the animal while all look for the owner. Rescue Groups too may take the animal.
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
Keep current ID on your pets. You can buy little padded pockets that attach to dog collars if you don't like to sound metal tags make while your dog is wearing them!
Put " REWARD " on dog tag so people are more inclined to call you when they've found your pet.
MICROCHIP your pet so it's easier to reunite you with your lost pet.
If your pet does NOT have tags, please use a Sharpie marker to write your phone number on your dog's collar so someone can reach you.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services
Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when one considers its benefits. It's a small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of more unwanted animals.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics
Prices vary. Contact a clinic directly to schedule an appointment.
Heartland SPCA
5428 Antioch Drive
Merriam, KS 66202
816.333.PETS (7387)
http://www.heartlandspca.org
The Humane Society of Greater KC
5445 Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66104
913-596-1000
http://www.hsgkc.org/spayneuterpage.html
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Service, Inc.
300 SW Noel
Lee's Summit Mo 64063
816-525-5401
http://www.lowcostspayandneuter.org
Pit Bull Rescue Central (Financial assistance FOR AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS only) http://www.pbrc.net/fund/ap_neuter.html
Spay and Neuter Kansas City
1116 E. 59th Street (NE corner of 59th & Troost)
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-353-0940
http://www.snkc.net
STOPP Animal Clinic
9909 East 63rd Street
Raytown, MO
816-313-7729
Organizations that offer spay/neuter financial assistance programs
Heart of America Humane Society (provides financial assistance) 1-800-384-3143
http://www.heartofamericahs.org
PAWS (provides discount certificate) P.O. Box 16664 Raytown MO 64133 816-252-2680
http://www.paws-inc.org
Other
Animal Medical Center (full service clinic that offers reduced spay services on Tuesday & Thursdays) 75th & Wornall KC MO 816-333-9000
Obedience Classes for Dogs
A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog
We highly recommend that you take your dog to obedience classes. Classes should be reward-based and fun for you and your dog-- this is an opportunity for you and your dog to bond. Not only will you and your dog learn a lot but it's also a great way to socialize your dog with people and other dogs. Puppies can start as early as four months of age.
We've provided this list as a service to the community and to give you a place to start, but we cannot make endorsements. Before working with any trainer we recommend asking for their qualifications and/or references. You can also ask the instructor if you can observe a class before signing up to make sure it's a good match for you and your dog. Ask your veterinarian or "doggy friends" for their recommendations.
D.O.G. Obedience Group 816-228-4567
http://www.dogwizard.com/index.html email: dogwiz@solve.net. Many types of training classes: agility, clicker, family, tricks, rally, etc. In Blue Springs or private classes.
Westwood Animal Clinic
Puppy classes; adult basic and advanced obedience classes
4820 Rainbow Blvd in Westwood, KS 66205 (west of the Country Club Plaza)
913/362.2512
http://westwoodanimalhospital.com
The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center
Offers puppy socialization, family manners, agility
Classes taught by a certified pet dog trainer
7620 N. Oak Trafficway in Gladstone, MO 64118
816-436-SPOT (7768)
www.TheDogsSpot.com
Good Pup http://goodpupkc.com or 816-699-2260 or email pattythepuppypro@gmail.com Dog training by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer with over 18 years of experience. Personal training, seminars, boarding and board and train options for pups of all breeds and ages.
Luv Dogs Bev Weaver 913-362-3397 in Overland Park
Loose Park Rose Garden Area Anne Mackey 816-363-0121
Bark Busters in home training http://www.barkbusters.com
Blythe Groff with kcdogwhisperer http://kcdogwhisperer.com or 816.564.7669. Puppy and adult dog classes, private training, housetraining for dogs and cats.
Petco and Petsmart also offer obedience classes.
Roanoke Community Center 816-931-4706
For help in animal behavior
Dr. Wayne Hunthausen 913-362-2512 at Westwood Animal Hospital in Westwood, KS http://westwoodanimalhospital.com
Beyond the Dog (formerly Canine Curriculum) 816-668-9502 or 913-568-8632
www.beyondthedogtraining.com caninecurriculum@me.com
Suezanne Thibodeau (913) 424-5072 trainer@sympawtico.com www.sympawtico.com/aboutsympawtico.html - Among the services she provides is the Dogs & Storks program to help families with a new baby.
Boarding, Daycare, Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers
We've provided this list as a service to the community and to give you a place to start, but we cannot make endorsements. Before making an appointment for day care, boarding, pet sitting or dog walking, we recommend that you visit the facility and/or meet with the person to make sure you are comfortable with the arrangements and it's a good fit for your pet. You may ask for their qualifications and references. Many veterinarian clinics also having boarding facilities. Ask your pet-loving friends or your veterinarian for their recommendations.
City Dog Dog walking and in-home pet sitting. Sandy Brown 816-561-4504
http://www.citydogwalking.com
CritterSitters Donna Montemore 816-454-8862. In-home pet sitting.
http://www.crittersitters.com
JOCO Barking Club Pet sitting, dog walking, mobile grooming http://www.jocobarkingclub.com 913-558-2625
Pete & Mac's
Lenexa, Lee's Summit, Northland locations
http://www.petemac.com
Swanson's Dog Park & Daycare
6241 Woodland Road
Shawnee, KS
913-422-8242
http://www.swansonstreamway.com
Broadmore Kennels
20614 W. 47th Street
Shawnee, KS
913-441-5026
http://www.broadmorekennels.com
Amity Woods
9300 NW 87th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-880-6650
http://www.amitywoods.com/
Pawz at Play
11200 Mastin
Overland Park, KS
913-451-PAWZ
http://www.pawzatplay.com
Puppy's Playpen
5205 W. 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66207
913-648-DOGS
http://www.puppysplaypen.com
Fetch! Pet Care
In-home boarding, dog walking, pet taxi and many other services
http://www.fetchpetcare.com
1-866-FETCH-ME (866-338-2463)
Woofs Play & Stay
6465 Frontage Road Merriam KS 66202 913-403-9663 www.woofsplaystay.com
Kate's Canine Resort
2823 Main KC MO 64108 816.753.4188 www.katescanineresort.com
Pet-Friendly Housing
http://www.MyCheapApartments.com
Wild Animal Care
Kansas: Operation Wild Life (O.W.L.) at http://www.owl-online.org 913-631-6566 or 785-542-3625
Drop off center: 11218 W. 75th Street, Shawnee KS 66203 (near Nieman)
Missouri: Lakeside Nature Center at http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org 816-513-8960, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd, KCMO. In Swope Park.
Missouri: MO Dept. of Conservation 816-356-2280
Johanna's Wildlife Control 913-831-2857 Will humanely get wildlife out of homes. Also will rehabilitate animals if necessary before releasing to a natural environment.
Other Local Organizations
Humane Society of U.S. 515-283-1393 Midwest Region email: mwro@hsus.org
P.A.R. (People for Animal Rights) http://www.parkc.org, 816-767-1199
Animal Groups & Resources, Nationwide
Alley Cat Allies Info on feral cats
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Dogs Deserve Better No dog should live on a chain. Learn what you can do to help a chained dog.
The Humane Society of the United States
Pit Bull Rescue Central Educational and rescue info on Pit Bull type breeds
Planet Urine For pet stains and odors.
SURRENDERING YOUR PET
DO YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO GIVE UP YOUR PET?
Do you feel you need to surrender your pet? This decision should not be taken lightly. While volunteers and staff at Halfway Home Pet do what they can to find animals housed there new homes, not all are adopted or rescued. Since the shelter only accommodates so many animals, know that surrendering your pet could yield a very grave outcome for the animal. Before surrendering your dog or cat to the shelter, please consider the following.
WHY do you want to surrender your animal? Is it a behavioral problem? Is your animal being destructive? Many behavioral issues are not as major as they seem and can be eliminated with a little work and proper training.
If your animal is acting aggressively it could be because your pet is not spayed or neutered. There are many health and behavioral benefits to altering your pets (outlined under the SPAY/NEUTER tab of this web site) and showing less aggression is one of them! If you feel that spaying/neutering is too expensive, think again! Kansas City has some wonderful low cost spay/neuter options available, such as the vet clinic at Halfway Home, Spay & Neuter KC, No More Homeless Pets and the Greater Kansas City Humane Society.
Even if your animal HAS been “fixed,” your pet may still exhibit behavioral issues. Please realize that animals (especially dogs) look to their owners for direction. Just like children, they need training to learn right from wrong. Before making a decisiont, PLEASE consider training for your pet! This can be done with the help of a professional trainer, or on your own. There are many helpful books that outline basic training methods, and there is A LOT of information on the web. If you decide to enlist the help of a professional, it may be done one-on-one or in a group setting with other dogs and their owners. By talking with other dog owners, you will learn that many of the “issues” you are having are quite common and can easily be corrected if you are consistent and committed to methods of positive reinforcement and conditioning.
You might also try taking your pet to the vet! Sometimes behavioral issues are due to your pet not feeling well. Just like humans who get grumpy when they don’t feel well, illness could be the reason your pet is acting out or having accidents.
It is never fun after a long day of work to see your living room in a completely different state than how you left it. If your dog is more “active” than you would like when you are away, keep in mind that a bored dog is often a destructive dog. Here are a few tips:
Make sure your pet is getting enough exercise! We suggest walking, joggine and/or playing with your dog every morning, midday (if possible) and evening.
Ensure your pet is mentally stimulated. It’s good to practice commands with your pet each day. Just as a class in school takes mental energy from a child, so does the schooling you conduct for your pet. Practice SIT, STAY, COME, FETCH, LEAVE IT, DOWN, UP etc. with your dog for 10 minutes or so. This, alone, will wear them out to a certain degree.
Use common sense when it comes to your animal’s toys. If you allow your dog to play with rope toys with fringe on the end, be prepared to have a ripped up rug- since they look a lot alike to a dog. If you allow your animal raw hides, those are pretty similar to furniture made of leather. Stuffed animals and pillows are two in the same to a dog too! RUBBER TOYS are good bets since they resemble fewer items in the household.
If you are away from home for more than five hours during the day, a reputable dog walker or doggy daycare may be the answer. There are many doggy daycare establishments in the Metro, some which are set up for group play, (think day camp for dogs), and others who use group play, or one on one methods for pups who aren’t quite so fond of other canine friends. These are fairly inexpensive- typically around $15 to $20 per day. **Doggie Day Care is NOT for every dog! Some dogs love the environment, but some may develop issues from doggie day care. Be sure to speak with the facility beforehand and be able to discuss any problems that your dog already displays.
If you feel you need to surrender your pet for a reason other than the animal’s behavior, such as financial hardships, moving, or a new baby, consider the following.
The sheltering system has seen an increase in owner-relinquished pets in this poor economy. If lack of money is your challenge, note that Northland Pet Pantry helps supply dog and cat food to those who are having financial problems. No More Homeless Pets, SNKC, and Chain of Hope all have outreach programs for owners needing help with food and pet supplies. No More Homeless Pets, SNKC, The Greater Kansas City Humane Society, and the vet clinic at Halfway Home pet adoptions also offer low cost vaccinations and vetting services. Please take advantage of this help if you need it. We know several homeless pet owners and, for them, where there’s a will, there’s a way to feed their pets!
Need to move? Your pet wants to come with you! There are many pet friendly rental communities, for all types of animals. It may take a little research and having pets can limit your choices, but it is worth it to keep your animal in your home where they belong. If you have an American Pit Bull Terrier or another “bully breed” dog, research Breed Specific Legislation laws. Many cities and counties in the United States have BSL. This is “dangerous dog ordinance” concentrates solely on what your dog looks like, not its behavior. If you love your pitty, do not move to a city with BSL!!! For more information on BSL, see http://mprgroup.net/misc/bsl.html
Are you getting rid of your pet because you are expecting? You can have a baby and keep your pet! You just need to educate yourself on how to handle the transition so it goes smoothly for all. There are great resources for expecting parents who are pet owners. Check out www.dogsandstorks.com for info on preparing your home for babies and pets to exist happily together. Dogs & Storks also has representatives in Kansas and Missouri who can give you more personal, one-on-one, attention if needed.
If these scenarios do not apply to you, or you have tried everything in your power and still feel that you have no choice but to surrender your animal, please avoid taking the animal to a municipal shelter, which is often otherwise known as a “high-intake, high-kill” facility. Instead try to find your pet a new home on your own! After all, who knows your pet better than you do? Contact local no kill shelters and see if they will allow you the courtesy to post your animal on their petfinder listings. If someone expresses interest in your pet, make sure to screen him/her properly, so you know the person would be a loving, compassionate and responsible owner. Always charge a small re-homing fee for your pet also. Giving away animals for free is not a good idea, because many “free pets” are picked up by people who sell them to research labs, or use them in dog fighting rings.
Contact no kill shelters. You may need to be put on a waiting list and your pet may have to pass a temperament evaluation to be admitted. Give the shelter as much info as possible about your animal including vet records, likes and dislikes, food choices, any training, housebroken or not, favorite dogs, dog/cat/kid friendly, etc. The more information you can provide, the easier it is to find your animal an appropriate adopter.
If your animal is a pure-bred, contact local breed specific rescue groups (listed on this web site), to see if they have room in their program(s). If you have a mixed-breed, contact non-specific breed rescues for help.
We appreciate you doing everything you can to uphold the commitment you made to care for and love your pet as one of the family. We hope that you are able to keep your friend for both your sake and his/hers, but if not, please explore only the healthiest options so that your dog or cat can enjoy the longest and happiest life possible!