Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
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Wayside Waifs
3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137-2808
Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
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Kansas City Pet Project
7351 NW 87th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64153
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KC Pet Project - Zona Rosa
8721 N Stoddard Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
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Pet Resource Center of Kansas City
1116 E 59th St, Kansas City, MO 64110-3103
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KC Pet Project
7077 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
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Kc P.a.w.s. (protective Animal Welfare Society) ; Formerly A Dog's Fun Playce
7833 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114-1856
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-3pm
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Shady Frase Farm
5631 Bales Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130
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ASPCA
4325 Moats Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133-2046
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Lucky 13 Rescue
119 W Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114-1160
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A Dogs Fun Playce
7833 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
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KC Woof Pack
1832 Chelsea Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
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Dogs By Debin
5559 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154-1408
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Dogs By Debin
2312 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64154-2311
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Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.