Emergency Contacts

ASPCA Poison Control Center - (888) 426-4435.  As the premier animal-oriented poison control center in North America, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is the best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

Local Pet Resources

The Dogs' Spot Dog Training Center.  The community spot for dogs and the people who love them.  Keep an eye on the Community Events section for information about a speaker's series of interest to dog owners!

Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS) – building a future for homeless and abused Northland Animals.  NAWS’ primary goal is to build a state-of-the art animal shelter to serve Clay and Platte Counties. 

Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) – Members learn how to prepare their families, help their community be better prepared, and rescue and shelter animals when a disaster or crisis happens in their community.  Based in Independence, Missouri, DART recruits and trains members from the entire Kansas City Metropolitan area who are interested in ensuring that animals are taken into account in future disaster planning as mandated by the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act). 

Northland Pet Pantry - The mission of the Northland Pet Pantry is to provide free food and basic supplies for the companion pets of people who are struggling financially.  Their vision is to keep loved companion animals from becoming homeless. 

Companion Pet Rescue – Local rescue group that strives to find the perfect home for each animal in their care.

Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals – Based in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and committed to aiding, rescuing and re-homing pets in the local community as well as surrounding rural  areas. 

KC Pet Connect - helping lost pets find home in the Kansas City and surrounding areas.

 No More Homeless Pets Kansas City is a coalition of veterinarians, humane societies, municipal shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, and individuals who are working toward a time when there will be No More Homeless Pets Kansas City.

Founded in 1912, The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City is the oldest existing humane society in metropolitan Kansas City. Lots of resources for your pet care needs at this website.

Spay & Neuter Kansas City.  A non-profit formed to promote spaying and neutering as a primary means of decreasing pet-overpopulation. 

Paw Prints, The Magazine.  Their motto is "All sorts of stuff about all kinds of pets." 

The Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation protects animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation by monitoring and facilitating the passage of animal welfare laws, thereby enhancing the quality of life for people and animals in Missouri.

Kansas City Dog Advocates is a community of concerned dog owners (of all breeds, mixed breeds, and rescue) that band together to give dogs a voice in our local communities through educational outreach initiatives and promoting responsible dog ownership.

The N2Paws Mission is to improve the bond between people and animals, while improving the well-being of both.  N2Paws presents a variety of techniques to help enhance the well being of your pet. These techniques are complimentary to veterinary care and other training methods for your companion animal.

Kevin Devine Photography produces digital imaging of  people, pets and more!  Wonderful pet and family portraits, including photography of canine agility events. 

Platte Pet Power - Sponsored by Platte County University of Missouri Extension Council.  Volunteers and their companion animals may become certified to visit Platte County area nursing and group homes.  Call (816) 270-2141 or visit www.extension.missouri.edu/platte for more information.   

U2kanduagility - Sponsors six annual NADAC Agility Trials in Lawrence, Kansas and Greenwood, Missouri.  They call it Dawgorific fun!