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Are you a savvy dog owner? Do you want to help a handsome young boy like me learn what itandamp;#39;s like to have a human really love me? Iandamp;#39;m friendly and happy-go-lucky Mark, and I think in my short life that humans have let me down more often than Iandamp;#39;d care to remember. Iandamp;#39;m not blaming, and Iandamp;#39;m not bitter. Itandamp;#39;s just a fact. I need for the tides to turn for me so I can find my person and have the life that I keep wanting so much but donandamp;#39;t know how to get. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Iandamp;#39;m a good boy, a very loving boy, but I donandamp;#39;t know how to act appropriately in all situations. Sometimes all my pent up energy can get the best of me. I get scared and afraid sometimes, while other times I completely understand and know how to handle the situation and Iandamp;#39;m calm and relaxed. Iandamp;#39;m always a friendly guy, and honestly, I think the fact that Iandamp;#39;m so smart has made it difficult for me to deal with life in an animal shelter. Dogs can get pretty overstimulated here, and the smart ones like me are most vulnerable to being overstimulated and perhaps getting overly excited in certain situations. If I do get overly excited, I donandamp;#39;t always know how to react. I need to be given some consistency and structure in my very young life. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Believe me, Iandamp;#39;m trying to learn, and Iandamp;#39;m getting pretty good at understanding what is expected of me. When I get out of the shelter and go on a andamp;quot;day outandamp;quot; with a friend, I get to see the park and explore to my heartandamp;#39;s content and ride in the car and get a pup cup and get all my extra energy out. Iandamp;#39;m entirely different when Iandamp;#39;m at a andamp;quot;doggy day outandamp;quot; than when Iandamp;#39;m in the shelter. No surprise there! I need to be in a home where I have someone who teaches me and shows me the right path and helps me be the very best boy I can be. When I take walks, I love to carry a toy in my mouth. Frankly, itandamp;#39;s pretty doggone cute. It calms me and helps me get through some of those overstimulating situations. Iandamp;#39;m crate trained, but I need a Kong or a bully stick in my crate to keep my brain occupied while Iandamp;#39;m alone in there. I do really well with that. I am learning how to play appropriately with other pups, and I have the grandest time dashing around and pouncing and jumping and showing off all my athletic moves. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;I really need my chance with a human who will love me and who will show me how to be the best version of myself. Oh, I want to! I want so much to please you. I need guidance. When I know you are happy and you are praising me, it makes me feel so happy on the inside and proud of myself. And it motivates me to do even better the next time.andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Can you meet me and see if you are my person? I want my chance at a happy life with someone who will understand me and give me the time I need to grow into the dog I wanna be. Could you rescue me?andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Love from Mark
Are you a savvy dog owner? Do you want to help a handsome young boy like me learn what itandamp;#39;s like to have a human really love me? Iandamp;#39;m friendly and happy-go-lucky Mark, and I think in my short life that humans have let me down more often than Iandamp;#39;d care to remember. Iandamp;#39;m not blaming, and Iandamp;#39;m not bitter. Itandamp;#39;s just a fact. I need for the tides to turn for me so I can find my person and have the life that I keep wanting so much but donandamp;#39;t know how to get. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Iandamp;#39;m a good boy, a very loving boy, but I donandamp;#39;t know how to act appropriately in all situations. Sometimes all my pent up energy can get the best of me. I get scared and afraid sometimes, while other times I completely understand and know how to handle the situation and Iandamp;#39;m calm and relaxed. Iandamp;#39;m always a friendly guy, and honestly, I think the fact that Iandamp;#39;m so smart has made it difficult for me to deal with life in an animal shelter. Dogs can get pretty overstimulated here, and the smart ones like me are most vulnerable to being overstimulated and perhaps getting overly excited in certain situations. If I do get overly excited, I donandamp;#39;t always know how to react. I need to be given some consistency and structure in my very young life. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Believe me, Iandamp;#39;m trying to learn, and Iandamp;#39;m getting pretty good at understanding what is expected of me. When I get out of the shelter and go on a andamp;quot;day outandamp;quot; with a friend, I get to see the park and explore to my heartandamp;#39;s content and ride in the car and get a pup cup and get all my extra energy out. Iandamp;#39;m entirely different when Iandamp;#39;m at a andamp;quot;doggy day outandamp;quot; than when Iandamp;#39;m in the shelter. No surprise there! I need to be in a home where I have someone who teaches me and shows me the right path and helps me be the very best boy I can be. When I take walks, I love to carry a toy in my mouth. Frankly, itandamp;#39;s pretty doggone cute. It calms me and helps me get through some of those overstimulating situations. Iandamp;#39;m crate trained, but I need a Kong or a bully stick in my crate to keep my brain occupied while Iandamp;#39;m alone in there. I do really well with that. I am learning how to play appropriately with other pups, and I have the grandest time dashing around and pouncing and jumping and showing off all my athletic moves. andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;I really need my chance with a human who will love me and who will show me how to be the best version of myself. Oh, I want to! I want so much to please you. I need guidance. When I know you are happy and you are praising me, it makes me feel so happy on the inside and proud of myself. And it motivates me to do even better the next time.andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Can you meet me and see if you are my person? I want my chance at a happy life with someone who will understand me and give me the time I need to grow into the dog I wanna be. Could you rescue me?andlt;br/andgt;andlt;br/andgt;Love from Mark
Please note that we operate by first come, first serve along with adoption approval. Wait times may vary depending on the time of week and day.
We are reserving Mondays and Tuesdays for appointments for members of the public who are immunocompromised or are still uncomfortable being in large crowds due to COVID-19.
If you have any questions about our adoptable pets, please call (913) 831-7722 or email adoptions@greatplainsspca.org. Our expert matchmakers look forward to finding you the perfect furry family member!
Adoption Requirements:
- Adopter must be 18 years of age or older.
- Adopters must complete a survey and present photo identification to meet any of our animals.
- For the safety and health of our animals, we do not ship pets.
- Pet adoption fees range from $60 to $350. Our adoption fees help to offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals needing our help. We do our best to keep our adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: age, size, behavior, medical condition, and public demand.
Please note that we operate by first come, first serve along with adoption approval. Wait times may vary depending on the time of week and day.
We are reserving Mondays and Tuesdays for appointments for members of the public who are immunocompromised or are still uncomfortable being in large crowds due to COVID-19.
If you have any questions about our adoptable pets, please call (913) 831-7722 or email adoptions@greatplainsspca.org. Our expert matchmakers look forward to finding you the perfect furry family member!
Adoption Requirements:
- Adopter must be 18 years of age or older.
- Adopters must complete a survey and present photo identification to meet any of our animals.
- For the safety and health of our animals, we do not ship pets.
- Pet adoption fees range from $60 to $350. Our adoption fees help to offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals needing our help. We do our best to keep our adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: age, size, behavior, medical condition, and public demand.
We are open for adoptions, no appointment necessary, Wednesdays through Sundays from 12-7PM. On Monday and Tuesday, we are available for adoptions by appointment only.
-We recommend (and in some cases require) that all members of the household meet the pet prior to adoption.
-Great Plains SPCA runs background checks on adopters and adults in the home over 18.
-Great Plains SPCA requires all visitors to wear masks that cover the nose and mouth at all times while inside our buildings. Disposable masks are available upon request.
If you have any questions about our adoptable pets, please call (913) 831-7722 or email adoptions@greatplainsspca.org. Our expert matchmakers look forward to finding you the perfect furry family member!
Adoption Requirements:
- Adopter must be 18 years of age or older.
- For the safety and health of our animals, we do not ship pets.
- Pet adoption fees range from $60 to $350. Our adoption fees help to offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals needing our help. We do our best to keep our adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: age, size, behavior, medical condition, and public demand.
We are open for adoptions, no appointment necessary, Wednesdays through Sundays from 12-7PM. On Monday and Tuesday, we are available for adoptions by appointment only.
-We recommend (and in some cases require) that all members of the household meet the pet prior to adoption.
-Great Plains SPCA runs background checks on adopters and adults in the home over 18.
-Great Plains SPCA requires all visitors to wear masks that cover the nose and mouth at all times while inside our buildings. Disposable masks are available upon request.
If you have any questions about our adoptable pets, please call (913) 831-7722 or email adoptions@greatplainsspca.org. Our expert matchmakers look forward to finding you the perfect furry family member!
Adoption Requirements:
- Adopter must be 18 years of age or older.
- For the safety and health of our animals, we do not ship pets.
- Pet adoption fees range from $60 to $350. Our adoption fees help to offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals needing our help. We do our best to keep our adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: age, size, behavior, medical condition, and public demand.
More about this shelter
Great Plains SPCA is one of the largest animal shelters in Kansas City, serving nearly 4,000 pets annually through adoption, education, and community outreach programs. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our lifesaving services for animals can only be provided because of your generosity and commitment to our mission. Great Plains SPCA exists solely because of our caring Kansas City community and gracious donors.
Great Plains SPCA is one of the largest animal shelters in Kansas City, serving nearly 4,000 pets annually through adoption, education, and community outreach programs. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our lifesaving services for animals can only be provided because of your generosity and commitment to our mission. Great Plains SPCA exists solely because of our caring Kansas City community and gracious donors.
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