KC Pet Project

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there, whether your kids have two legs or four! 💙🐾 A special shoutout to the dog dads, cat dads, and foster pet dads who have mastered the art of sharing their bed, finding hair on every outfit, and having full conversations with someone who only responds with meows or tail wags. 🥰

If you're celebrating today and thinking your family could use one more member, now is the perfect time! Thanks to our friends at Purina, all pets, including puppies and kittens, are $50 off through July 11th as part of our Summer of Soccer adoption special. This offer applies to up to 400 adoptions, and pets are already finding homes fast!

https://kcpetproject.org/adopt/

Nothing says "dad life" quite like carrying a sleepy puppy around the house or being chosen as a cat's favorite nap spot. 🐶🐱 Thank you to all the incredible dads in our community. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, slobbery kisses and happy purrs!

06/20/2026

☀️🐾 Summer is officially here, and that means it's time to help our pets stay cool and safe.

When temperatures start climbing, simple changes can make a big difference. Opt for walks in the early morning or evening when sidewalks are cooler, keep plenty of fresh water available, and add a few ice cubes for an extra refreshing treat. Frozen snacks, sprinklers and shady spots can also help pets beat the heat and enjoy the season safely. 💙

Hot weather can be tough on our furry friends, especially those with thick coats, short noses or senior pets. A little extra planning goes a long way in keeping tails wagging all summer long!

Stay cool out there, Kansas City! ☀️🐶🐱

06/19/2026

💙🐾 We aren't even halfway through our Summer of Soccer adoption partnership with Purina, and already 203 pets have found loving homes!

We are so grateful to every adopter who has opened their heart and home to a shelter pet. This week alone, three adorable puppies who joined us at the downtown festivities found families of their own. King James and Maggie were both adopted by families who met them at the event, and Moose's foster family made things official and adopted her too. 🥹🏡

Stories like these are exactly why we're so excited about this partnership. Every adoption changes a pet's life and creates space for the next animal who needs our help!

Thanks to Purina, adoption fees are still $50 off through July 11 until we reach 400 adoptions. If you've been thinking about bringing home a new best friend, now is the perfect time. 🐶🐱✨

See all currently available pets at https://kcpetproject.org/adopt/

06/17/2026

⚽☀️ Your summer wardrobe just got a whole lot cuter! 🐾💙

Our limited edition Summer of Soccer Collection is officially live, and every purchase helps support the thousands of pets who will come through our shelter doors this year.

Whether you're cheering on your favorite team, exploring Kansas City, or just hanging out with your own MVP at home, these designs are the perfect way to show your love for pets and soccer all summer long.

Every dollar goes right back to the animals in our care. So, treat yourself! The pets approve. 🐶😎🐱

Shop the collection now at the link below! ⬇️💙
https://kcpetproject.org/shop/Summer-of-Soccer-c201738254

06/17/2026

One week down and we’re having a blast! 🐾⚽

A huge thank you to everyone who has stopped by the Purina booth to pet a puppy and support KC Pet Project. We’ll be at many more festival dates, and puppies will be back with us on Saturday, June 20. Hope to see you there! ❤️🐶

06/15/2026

🏡🐾 Looking for a sign to adopt? This is it!

Thanks to our friends at Purina, all adoption fees are $50 off through July 11 for up to 400 pets. 💙

And trust us, the timing couldn't be better! Our shelter is incredibly full, with hundreds of pets waiting for loving homes. Every adoption creates space for the next animal who needs our help.

If you've been thinking about adding a furry family member to your home, now is the perfect time to meet your match!

View adoptable pets and learn more at https://kcpetproject.org/ 🐶🐱

KC Pet Project is facing a critical capacity crisis after taking in more than 300 animals in just one week. https://fox4kc.com/news/kc-pet-project-facing-capacity-crisis-after-taking-in-more-than-300-pets-in-one-week/

06/12/2026

🚨 We need your help, Kansas City!! 🚨 In the first 12 days of June, KC Pet Project has taken in nearly 600 pets. By the end of today, that number will exceed 600.

Yesterday alone, we took in 39 dogs. Just dogs.

Our dog population has climbed to 239 dogs in our care, and we are quickly running out of space. If you've been following our daily intake numbers, you've seen it happening in real time.

Many of our larger dogs are housed in what we call Namaste Rooms, where a dog has access to an entire kennel run instead of sharing the divided space. These rooms provide extra room to stretch, relax and decompress, especially for dogs who struggle in a more confined environment. As more animals continue to arrive, we are having to divide full runs into two kennel spaces to make room. That means more dogs are losing access to the space they need to thrive, simply because there is nowhere else for new arrivals to go.

This is the reality of being Kansas City's open admission shelter. Right now, we urgently need adopters, fosters, volunteers, dog walkers and donors. Every pet who leaves our shelter creates space for another pet who needs us!

The need is constant, but so is the compassion of this community. If you've been thinking about getting involved, now is the time. 💙🐾 Thanks to our friends at Purina, we are helping 400 pets find new homes with $50 off adoption fees now through July 11th. Petfinder.com, Kansas City World Cup 2026

06/11/2026

⚽🐾 Kansas City, the soccer festivities are officially here!

Today, KC Pet Project will be hanging out at the Purina booth near the main stage from now until 6pm with adorable puppies ready to soak up all the love and attention. 💙🐶

Stop by to say hello, grab some KC Pet Project merchandise, pick up a Purina pet kit and spend a little time with some very cute pups. We are so excited to be part of this incredible celebration and can't wait to meet soccer fans from near and far!

And if you've been thinking about adopting, today is the perfect day to start. Thanks to Purina, adoption fees are now $50 off for all pets through July 11, for up to 400 adoptions. 🏡✨

The need could not be greater. In the last week alone, KC Pet Project has taken in 310 pets. Every adoption helps a pet find a loving home and creates space for the next animal who needs us.

Whether you're visiting us downtown or stopping by the shelter, we hope you'll join us in making this a summer full of second chances! 🎉🐾⚽

06/09/2026

⚽🐾 Big news, Kansas City! The Summer of Soccer is here!

Starting today, June 9th, KC Pet Project is kicking off a summer adoption special thanks to our amazing friends at Purina! 💙 Today through July 11, Purina will sponsor $50 off adoption fees for up to 400 adoptions, helping even more pets find the loving homes they deserve.

We're also excited to be part of select festival days throughout the festivities with adoptable dogs and plenty of opportunities to connect with our team. Keep an eye on our social media for details on where to find us!

For now, mark your calendars and get ready! The Summer of Soccer special begins now, and we can't wait to help more pets score their happily ever after. ✨⚽ Petfinder.com, Kansas City World Cup 2026