Pet Outreach Program

Our SNKC Pet Outreach Program was formed to help improve the quality of lives for the pets we assist through education and provision of resources such as dog houses, hay and pet food. SNKC is the only targeted spay and neuter program in Kansas City using a geographic information system to zero in on several neighborhoods with a disproportionally higher number of animal control calls and we’re providing low or no cost spay neuter procedures to these pet owners

Pet Outreach Coordinators travel to various areas of the city in a door-to-door campaign to help animals and pet owners. Supplies such as dog houses, food and other pet necessities are given to needy pet owners and the animals are spayed and neutered. In addition to traveling to problem areas in our city, SNKC also voluntarily responds to calls from the general public, other animal welfare organizations and animal control. Our goal is prevent any animals from being unnecessarily impounded and to improve the situation at that home with the programs and services we provide.

We strongly believe that an important use of our limited resources is our Outreach Program where we visit and assist families in need. Supporting and encouraging long term care for these pets in our community preserves the investment of the several hundred thousand dollars we spend annually on subsidized surgeries for low income pet owners. If we educate and provide these pet owners with the temporary support necessary to keep their beloved pets, we will build a better community that will ultimately improve and save the lives of more cats and dogs.

If you know of a pet and its owner who are in need of our services, please contact us. Please provide our Outreach Team as much information about the situation; address, description of pet, concerns etc. If it is a life threatening situation call Animal Control or 911. KCMO Animal Control 816-513-1313

SNKC primarily focuses on Jackson County, Missouri. If the situation is outside of this area contact your local animal control department or call us and we will refer you to someone who can help.

Pet Outreach Hotline 816-353-0940 x16
Email: spayandneuterkc@aol.com

Download English/Spanish SNKC Services Flyer

Spay & Neuter Kansas City Foster Care Program

Spay & Neuter Kansas City assists thousands of animals each year through our Pet Outreach Program. Occasionally we come across an abandoned or neglected pet. It is our goal to provide these pets a second chance at life, however we may need a few weeks or even a month to find a rescue group to take the pet.

Foster parents provide temporary care for these animals. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for up to three months.

By offering your time, energy and home to an animal in need, you prepare the animal for adoption into a permanent home as well as help prevent overcrowding in our shelter. SNKC is always looking for more foster homes, especially throughout the busy spring and summer seasons.

If you are interested, please fill out a foster application today! We will keep your information on file and contact you when we have foster opportunities. Thank you!

SNKC Pet Outreach Action Alert

Our email broadcast system was formed to reach those willing to help us in urgent or important situations. By signing up, you will receive email alerts requesting action to help needy pets in our community. Email us at spayandneuterkc@aol.com if you would like to be on this email alert program. Those alerts may include:

• Emergency animal related situations
• Special needs requests for a abused or neglected pets in our program
• Foster home or rescue group requests
• Transportation assistance for rescued pets
• Other Pet Outreach item needs

You can also view all Action Alerts by becoming a SNKC Fan on Facebook.

How to report a suspected Case of Animal Cruelty or Neglect

Because a report of animal cruelty may result in a criminal investigation, please start by contacting your local police department or animal control division to make a complaint. Keep in mind that although a complaint can be made anonymously, a successful prosecution of a cruelty case often depends on an identifiable witness that may be called upon to testify. Without tips from concerned citizens in our community, many animals would remain in abusive circumstances unable to defend themselves.

Report Animal Abuse or Cruelty in Missouri

• Call Kansas City, Missouri Action Center 311
• Call 911 if you witness animal abuse

Animal cruelty is wrong and against the law in every state. Animal abuse can also be part of a pattern of other violent acts within families and society. Abuse of any kind should be reported to the appropriate authorities immediately.

Operation Bark Alert

In 1992, Missouri led the nation by becoming one of only a handful of states with a dog regulatory program. In a continued effort, in 2009, Missouri once again took the lead in cracking down on unlicensed breeders with the launch of Operation Bark Alert.

More Rescues, More Prosecutions – Enforcement Works!

Updated March 8, 2011

Since the launch of Operation Bark Alert, more than 4,300 dogs have been rescued in across Missouri in 2009, Missouri saw a decrease of 164 commercial breeders thanks to Operation Bark Alert. In 2010, the trend continued with more than 200 commercial breeders no longer in business in Missouri.

Get Involved

Operation Bark Alert has an online reporting system making it easier for you to help us locate unlicensed breeders in Missouri. With every tip from the public, animal care inspectors visit the location in question to validate the report of animal welfare.

Report an unlicensed breeder in Missouri

Help the Missouri Department of Agriculture crackdown on unlicensed breeders. If you know of an unlicensed breeder in Missouri putting the health and welfare of animals at risk, report them!

Learn more about the Animal Care Facilities Act

Animal Health Division

Phone: (573) 751-3377
Email: Animal.Health@mda.mo.gov
About the division
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