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My name is
Dakota!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by KC Pet Project

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
6 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
39234239

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This award-winning smile belongs to the happiest girl, Dakota! Dakota has found her way back to the shelter and cannot wait till she finds her forever home and gets back to enjoying all that life has to offer. She loves toys, playing in the backyard, and walks. This girl is loving summer and especially loves when she gets to enjoy some fresh watermelon! She is crate trained, housebroken, and good on her leash, and has excellent car manners. She can even sit, shake, and lie down on command! Dakota does well with other dogs and children. She has not been around cats other than walking in the neighborhood, but doesn’t pay them much attention. She is not aggressive towards squirrels or rabbits. She is ready for a family to love! Dakota can be reserved when meeting new people. She likes to take her time to get to know you, but once she does it is all kisses and cuddles. One of her favorite places to be is snuggled up right next to you!

Dakota attends playgroups daily where she enjoys hanging out with other gentle and mellow pups. She would love to meet any potential canine siblings before heading home to ensure it is a great match!
On her adventure out of the shelter for the day, we have learned that she is great car rider, preferring to ride shotgun! She did great while out on a walk and calmly strolled along. Dakota also knows how to take treats like a pro - nice and gentle! Dakota was able to have another day away from the shelter and here is what they had to say, `We had a great day with Dakota and our two junior volunteers (ages 7 and 10)! She loved running with our 10 year old and might be a good jogging partner. She also loved laying down for belly rubs. Dakota may take a few minutes to warm up but when she does she is playful, loving, and wonderful with children. We think she would be a great family dog.`

Dakota is living in a foster home. If you want to meet her please email foster@kcpetproject.org

Her ADOPTION FEE IS WAIVED! We want all our dogs to have homes as quickly as possible. In an effort to help dogs with longer stays, those who are deteriorating in the shelter environment, or who are harder to place find homes more quickly, the adoption fee for this dog has been waived.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
39234239
Contact
Address
7077 Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64132

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Thanks so much for considering adoption! At KC Pet Project we have no blanket rules. Our goal is to find the pet that is right for YOUR family. The adoption process takes about an hour and does not require you filling out any paperwork ahead of time – you’ll do that once you’ve met someone and decide it’s a good fit. If you have another dog at home, we would like to have a supervised introduction with your pet(s) and our pet. Details about the introduction process can be found below.

You can view all of our adoptable dogs online at – we update their availability and location in real time. If you see them, they are still available for adoption. When you click on their photo it will show their location. There is no appointment needed to visit our pets.

You can visit any of our three locations seven days a week and find a pet that you’re interested in, or meet someone in foster at a mutually agreed upon location. We will have you fill some things out and then go through an adoption interview with a staff member. If all goes well, we’ll send you home with them that day. They’ll have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, have age appropriate vaccines, have been heartworm tested, and have received intestinal dewormer.

Small dogs, puppies, and specialty breeds go quickly here at KC Pet Project. If your schedule allows, you are encouraged to visit our dogs here at the shelter, as we often times have these dogs but they are on stray hold. If you see a pet you are interested in but they are not currently available, you have the option of putting down an Early Bird hold. The EB hold is $50 and $25 of it is a non-refundable donation to us that gives you first right of adoption if the dog is not reclaimed, and the other $25 is deducted from the dog’s adoption fee.

All of our adopters are expected to have a proper leash and collar for their dogs or a carrier to take home cats, which can be found in the retail section of any of our locations. If you live in Kansas City, MO, you should also expect to purchase a city license tag for $12 – this is something you’ll renew each year upon vaccinating your pet.

If you need to introduce your pet(s) to our pet: We recommend visiting an animal first to make sure that it is a good candidate for your home, and so that you have free hands. If you decide you would like to proceed with a meet and greet, please bring your dog to the location where your adoption candidate lives and staff will assist you. If visiting the main shelter, please do not bring your dog into the kennel area. Instead, have someone you trust hold onto your dog and notify a staff member that you are here for the introduction, or you can leave them in your car if it is weather appropriate. KCPP staff will let your dog and our dog drag a leash and greet each other naturally, without you present so that the introduction can be as objective as possible. Please plan on separating your newly adopted dog from your current dog on your drive home (in a kennel, for example), unless you have assistance.

Adoption Fees:
Adult mixed breed dogs: $75-150
Small breed dogs and puppies: $150-300
Cats: $25-$75
Kittens: $50 – $125

Go meet their pets

KC Pet Project Main Shelter Location:
Kansas City Campus for Animal Care
7077 Elmwood Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132
Hours:
Mon - Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Zona Rosa Adoption Center:
8721 N. Stoddard Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64153
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: Noon-6pm

Petco Adoption Center:
11620 W. 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
Hours:
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30am-6pm
Sunday: 11:30am-5pm

More about this shelter

KC Pet Project is a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organization operating the KC Campus for Animal Care, Kansas City, Missouri’s, Animal Shelter. We care for more than 16,000 animals a year and now have 14 locations in Missouri and Kansas to adopt out pets. We focus on progressive programs to help people keep their pets through Lost and Found services, our Keep ‘Em Together, KC program, and pet safety initiatives like microchipping, pet identification, and more.

KC Pet Project also performs all animal control operations for Kansas City, MO, through our Animal Services Division.

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