About Us
At KC Pet Project, our mission is to end the killing of healthy and treatable pets in Kansas City, Missouri. We achieve this by using the most progressive and lifesaving programs, promoting effective animal control policies, and fostering a compassionate community for pets and people.
We operate the Kansas City, Missouri Animal Shelter, caring for over 10,000 animals each year. Our shelter is an open admission facility, meaning we take in all animals regardless of their condition, and we strive to save the lives of 90% or more of the animals that arrive at our shelter. This commitment to lifesaving has made us one of the largest "No Kill" shelters in the United States.
Our services are designed to provide comprehensive care for homeless pets. We offer daily canine playgroups, canine and feline fostering programs, an in-house parvovirus ward to treat puppies with this deadly disease, and a Canine Resource Center with behavior and training staff for harder-to-place dogs. We also have a barn for larger animals and various other programs aimed at enhancing the health and welfare of pets in our care.
We are committed to facilitating the placement of homeless pets into suitable homes. Our adoption process is straightforward and efficient, ensuring that both pets and adopters find the best match. We update the availability of our adoptable pets in real time, so you can view them online and visit us at any of our three locations seven days a week. Our staff will guide you through the adoption process, ensuring that both you and your new pet are well-prepared for a happy and healthy life together.
We also offer a free pet listing service to families in Kansas City, MO, who are seeking new homes for their pets to avoid relinquishing them to our shelter. Additionally, we frequently have adoption specials with reduced fees for our dogs, and we host our Waived Fee Wednesday promotion every Wednesday, featuring fee-waived dog adoptions on all dogs 20 pounds or more and 6 months of age and older.
At KC Pet Project, we believe in creating a safe and humane community for both pets and people. We are dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners, establishing pet retention programs, and providing humane education opportunities. Our goal is to enrich the lives of pets and people in Kansas City, building up and supporting a more safe and humane community.
We invite you to join us in our mission to make Kansas City a better place for all animals. Whether you are looking to adopt a new pet or need assistance with your current companion, we are here to help. Together, we can create a compassionate and safe community for all pets and people.