Program areas at KC Pet Project
Shelter operations: operation of the Kansas City municipal animal shelter. The shelter began the year with 599 animals. In 2022 a total of 15,702 additional animals were brought to the shelter by animal control or the public so a total of 16,301 animals were provided shelter services in 2022. Of this total, 10,727 were adopted, 1,837 were returned to their owner, 649 were transferred to other animal welfare organizations. We ended the year with 639 animals still in our care. We achieved an overall live release rate of 96.0% for 2022.
Adoption program, volunteer program, foster rescue program: adoption program focused on finding suitable adoptive homes for homeless pets in the shelter; volunteer program focused on engaging community volunteers to assist with the care of animals at the shelter; foster/rescue program focused on finding temporary foster homes for animals needing socialization, medical recover time and or care of small puppies and kittens until old enough to be adopted. Also works closely with rescue groups to transfer animals to rescue adoption programs.
Veterinary program: provide veterinary care to all animals entering the shelter to include physical exam, vaccination, spay/neuter and treatment of any injuries or illnesses.
Animal service operations: KC Pet Project assumed operations of the Kansas City, mo animal control services starting in september 2020. KC Pet Project now provides all animal control services to the City.