Great Plains SPCA
Our Mission
Great Plains SPCA is dedicated to providing lifesaving services for approximately 7,000 animals annually. We exist to create a better future for pets and the people who love them through our comprehensive, full-circle approach.
Our Commitment to the Community
As Kansas City’s premium family shelter, we are proud to serve over 63% of the population in Johnson County. Our work is only possible thanks to our caring community and the generous support of donors who believe in our mission to support both pets and their human companions across the greater Kansas City area.
Our Approach to Care
We believe in better care for better pets, ensuring every animal receives the highest standard of support while they wait for their forever home. Our model is built on a three-pronged approach: prevention, adoption, and retention. We provide essential resources, from public spay and neuter services to behavior and training support, to ensure pets stay healthy and happy in their homes.
Partnering for a Lifetime
Adoption is a joyful journey, and our team is here to help you find the perfect match for your family. By choosing to adopt, you are not just getting a new companion—you are becoming a vital part of a lifesaving cycle that helps thousands of animals each year. We invite you to meet our adoptable pets and see the difference a loving home makes.
Join Our Community
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or join our foster network, there are many ways to make a difference at Great Plains SPCA. Visit our Pet Adoption Center in Merriam, Kansas, or follow us online to stay updated on our latest news and upcoming events. We cannot wait to help you welcome your new best friend home.
- Caring and professional staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Overly intensive adoption screening/process
10/7 - 130 dogs adopted, 152 dogs taken in: KC Pet Project faces renewed overcrowding concerns
KC Pet Project says dog intake is rising again after 130 adoptions last weekend. Six Kansas City-area shelters are now offering $25 adoptions.
8/1 - Great Plains SPCA’s Best In Show photo contest returns for 2026
Great Plains has opened submissions for its Best In Show Pet Photo contest.
5/5 - 'Large dog crisis': Great Plains SPCA says every kennel is full
One Kansas City-area animal shelter is asking the public for help. They're in the midst of what they're calling a "large dog crisis" with every kennel full.
10/13 - Your favorite could be yours! These one-of-a-kind pet statues were hand-painted by talented Kansas City artists, and we are OBSESSED with how they turned out! 😍 Want to take one home? Sign up for our Best in Show silent auction for FREE and start bidding! Every bid helps support the shelter pets of Great Plains SPCA. ❤️ 🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bestinshow2026
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10/12 - What an incredible Mega Match weekend! Thanks to our amazing community, 51 pets found their forever homes! 🏡 A huge thank you to everyone who adopted, shared, volunteered, and helped make this weekend possible. And a special thank you to Petco Love for bringing our community together to help more pets find loving homes! 💙 Happy tails to all 51 of our newly adopted pets! 🐶🐱
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10/10 - $25 adoptions at @greatplainsspca and you can have your own pack without any awkward meet and greet between pups when you adopt a bonded pair! They are already best buds, so when you leave the house, they hang out! Archie and Alma are 8, and 11. Archie is the tiny chihuahua and Alma is the true medium sized low rider! They are well behaved and so damn cute! For $50 they can go home with you today or tomorrow! Don’t wait!
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10/10 - We asked our staff which pets they’re hoping get adopted during Mega Match! 🥹❤️ Could you be the one to take their favorite home? 🐾 All pets are just $25 thanks to @petcolove , and the special ends TOMORROW! 💙
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10/8 - In the car I told Marcel, I hope it’s a Roly poly dog I could hug, and Blondie did not disappoint! She came into the shelter after have many pups and was adopted out, recently she was found as a stray again, and her humans were unable to be contacted. She could not be sweeter, clearly used to being with her humans, Blondie is a wonderfully sweet baby girl! She could use to lose a few lb’s so adopt her and take her for short walks as the leaves fall! This weekend @greatplainsspca is doing $25 adoptions for all animals! Consider adopting your new best friend this weekend, and if it’s Blondie send me ASMr snort videos please! -Blondie is a 5 year old English bulldog who is around 80 ish lbs, so insanely adorable! Adopt her today!
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10/6 - 10 years old does NOT mean done living. ❤️ Tiny is a 13 pound Chihuahua mix with plenty of pep left in those tiny legs. He loves his walks, he’s sweet and affectionate, and within minutes of meeting me, he climbed right into my lap and made himself at home. Tiny was recently adopted and then returned through absolutely no fault of his own. His adopter realized they already had more pets than they could comfortably manage, so this little guy is back at Great Plains waiting for another chance. And he deserves one. Tiny may be a senior, but he still has so much life to live and so much love to give. There are walks to take, laps to claim, naps to enjoy, and a whole lot of time left to be someone’s very loved little dog. If you think Tiny could be your new best friend, come meet him at Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, KS or fill out an application online at greatplainsspca.org. 🏡❤️ @greatplainsspca
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10/6 - Picking their favorite toy while they wait for their favorite person. 🧸🐾❤️ Mega Match is October 9–11! All pets are just $25 thanks to Petco Love. 🏡
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10/5 - ya’ll a perfect premade, well behaved pack, ready for the home? Alma and Archie are a dream come true. - This weekend Oct 9-11 all pets are $25, so grab the family and come meet you forever buddies! - Also The Best in Show Finale is Oct 15, and I’m you host 🥰🐶 so grab your ticket at greatplainsspca.org and join us for a fabulous evening of fundraising and fun! Witness the unveiling of the Best in Show winner mural! Hope to see you there!
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10/5 - October 9–11, ALL pets are just $25 to adopt! Thank you, @petcolove , for helping more pets find homes. ❤️ Come meet your match at Great Plains SPCA!
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10/5 - Atlas9 is partnering with Great Plains SPCA for this week’s screening of FRANKENWEENIE! 🐾🎬 Come out this Wednesday, October 7th, for Movie Nite! A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Great Plains SPCA. ❤️ 🎟️ Get your tickets online at atlas9.com
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10/4 - 🚨 BEST IN SHOW FLASH SALE! 🚨 For a limited time, use code FLASH2026 to save $25 on your Best in Show ticket! Join us for cocktails, great food, adoptable pets, fun activities, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and more. All while supporting the pets of Great Plains SPCA. ❤️
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10/3 - Fresh off being named one of Kansas City’s Top 10 Events of 2025 by The Independent, Best in Show is back! 🏆🐾 Join us for cocktails, great food, adoptable pets, fun activities, exciting prizes, and so much more, all while supporting the pets of Great Plains SPCA. ⚡ FLASH SALE: The first 25 people to use code FLASH2026 get $25 OFF their ticket! 🎟️ Get your Best in Show tickets today! Link in the bio!
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