Kansas City Pet Shelter Crisis Cont'd As Local Adoptions Plummet

Former Prez, nuke bomber and Meth Town's greatest denizen said it best . . .

"You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog."

 This isn't just a quote, it's a truism about the human condition.

And so . . .

For locals who might want a bit of excitement in their life . . . We humbly advice folks to think about rescuing a local animal in need of a new friend . . . Here's a look at serious need around the metro:

Staff at Great Plains SPCA are making a plea for help from community members to adopt, foster and volunteer to help give animals a break from the shelter.

Around the country, shelters have reported adoptions have slowed during the third year of the pandemic. So far this year, in just 131 days, Great Plains SPCA has taken in more than 1,000 animals.

On Thursday, Great Plains SPCA CEO Tam Singer showed KCTV5 News several animals that have been in the shelter for lengthy stays.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Stuck in the Shelter: Adoptions decrease while number of pets coming to shelters increases

MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - A growing number of pets are coming into overcrowded shelters in 2022 while the number of adoptions has decreased. Staff at Great Plains SPCA are making a plea for help from community members to adopt, foster and volunteer to help give animals a break from the shelter.