On A Mission KC

On A Mission KC On a MIssion KC is shining a light on dogs at the end of the row. On A Mission Foundation is DBA as On A Mission KC. All donations are tax-deductible.

On A Mission is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. On A Mission Foundation is the legal name with EIN 88-3023363.

❤️ A Heartfelt Ask From Our Small Business ❤️Running a small business is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done...
09/06/2026

❤️ A Heartfelt Ask From Our Small Business ❤️

Running a small business is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done—but I would be lying if I said it wasn’t also incredibly challenging.

Kansas City Dog Treats Co. was built from scratch, right here in Kansas City, with a simple dream: create delicious treats, celebrate the city we love and use this business to continue helping shelter dogs throughout our community.

We don’t have a massive advertising budget or a large corporation behind us. We have beautiful products, a meaningful mission and people like you.

If you’ve been thinking about placing an order, now would be a wonderful time. Every purchase—no matter the size—helps us keep going. You can also support us by sharing this post, telling a friend or asking your favorite local retailer to carry our treats. Those small actions make a much bigger difference than you may realize.

When you support Kansas City Dog Treats Co., you’re supporting real people in your community—and a company that will always have dogs in need at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for believing in this little Kansas City company and helping us chase a very big dream. We truly couldn’t do it without you. ❤️🐾

Shop here: https://kansascitydogtreats.com

09/05/2026

330 days…💔💔💔💔💔
KC PAWS - Protective Animal Welfare Society

09/05/2026

🐾 MEET OSKA! 🐾

I recently spent some time with Oska at KC Pet Project, and this big, handsome boy deserves to be seen.

Oska is one of those dogs who makes it easy to imagine what life with him could look like. He is house-trained, knows basic commands and absolutely loves his toys. Fetch may be his favorite activity—but curling up for a good nap is a very close second. ❤️

He is also a perfect gentleman at the veterinarian’s office. The staff says he remains so calm for vaccinations and blood draws that he doesn’t even need to be restrained.

Oska doesn’t need anything complicated. He simply needs someone willing to give him the chance to leave shelter life behind and become part of a family.

His adoption fee is completely waived. Please watch his video, share this post and help us find the person who has been waiting for a dog just like Oska. One share could be the reason he finally goes home. 🙏🐶

📍 KC Pet Project — Swope Park
7077 Elmwood Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132

⏰ Adoption hours:
Monday–Sunday, noon–6 p.m.
South entrance of the campus

📞 Phone: 816-683-1383
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://kcpetproject.org/adopt/dogs/

Please ask for Oska! ❤️

❤️ HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY ❤️Today is a reminder that one act of kindness—no matter how big or small—can chan...
09/05/2026

❤️ HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY ❤️

Today is a reminder that one act of kindness—no matter how big or small—can change a life.

When I started On A Mission KC, my goal was simple: to make sure overlooked shelter pets and under-resourced rural shelters were no longer forgotten.

Your donations help us provide emergency medical care, deliver critical supplies, support struggling shelters and shine a light on dogs who have been waiting far too long for a family. You help us show up when a shelter feels like it has nowhere else to turn.

I have witnessed firsthand what can happen when compassionate people come together. A $5, $10 or $25 donation may not feel life-changing, but when combined with the generosity of this community, it absolutely is.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to celebrate International Day of Charity, I hope you’ll consider supporting On A Mission KC. Together, we can continue giving hope to the animals—and the people caring for them—who need us most.

Thank you for believing in this mission and helping us make sure no shelter pet is forgotten. ❤️🐾

Please click the donation and link below.

On A Mission Foundation ❤️

https://www.onamissionkc.org/donate

🐾❤️ Meet Sweetheart ❤️🐾Sometimes a dog’s name tells you everything you need to know—and Sweetheart truly lives up to her...
09/04/2026

🐾❤️ Meet Sweetheart ❤️🐾

Sometimes a dog’s name tells you everything you need to know—and Sweetheart truly lives up to hers.

She is a beautiful, confident girl with so much love to give. She has been patiently waiting for someone to look beyond the shelter walls and see what she could become with a family of her own.

Sweetheart does well with other dogs and older children. She’s ready to trade shelter life for a soft bed, peaceful nights, and a home where she will be loved, spoiled, and reminded every day that she belongs.

Please don’t let Sweetheart continue waiting. Somewhere out there is the family she deserves—maybe it’s yours. Even if you cannot adopt, sharing this post could help her reach the person who can. ❤️

📍 North Kansas City Animal Control
💰 Adoption fee: $50
🐾 Please contact the shelter directly for more information or to schedule a meet-and-greet.

We are never going to adopt our way out of the animal crisis.After nearly 15 years in animal welfare, one thing has beco...
09/03/2026

We are never going to adopt our way out of the animal crisis.

After nearly 15 years in animal welfare, one thing has become painfully clear to me: our local shelters cannot fix this crisis by themselves.

Their job is to manage the overwhelming number of animals our communities continue sending through their doors. They are treating the symptoms of a much larger problem—and then we blame them when the kennels are full.

If we truly want things to change, the work has to begin long before an animal reaches the shelter.

We have to spay and neuter our pets. We have to educate people about responsible ownership. We have to help struggling families keep the animals they love. We have to support animal control, strengthen enforcement and hold irresponsible owners accountable.

Most importantly, we have to stop standing on the sidelines and expecting shelter employees and volunteers to carry this entire crisis on their shoulders.

The shelter is where we manage the crisis.

The community is where we change it.

Every one of us has a role to play. 🐾

09/02/2026

In the middle of the night, Cormack was found tied to a pole—without food, water, or anyone to care for him. Abandoned, confused, and frightened, he had nowhere to turn. 💔

Thankfully, a concerned citizen called animal control. By morning, Cormack was safe at KC Pet Project—and his journey toward healing could finally begin.

Almost every inch of his fur was severely matted. His ears were filthy and badly infected, as you’ll see in the video. He’s only a few years old, but the condition he was in made it seem as though he had endured a lifetime of suffering.

What broke my heart most was the emptiness in his eyes.

But beneath all that pain, there was still a gentle spirit waiting to be seen. Cormack still wanted attention. He still welcomed kindness. When I offered him affection, he gave it right back. After everything he had been through, this sweet boy still wanted to trust someone. He still wanted a connection. 💔

The moment I met Cormack, I knew he deserved more than survival. He deserved comfort, dignity, and the chance to feel cared for. That’s why I knew I had to get him to my friends at Scenthound for the best spa experience of his life.

They call it wellness and hygiene. I call it a fresh start.

Tomorrow morning, a kind volunteer will drive Cormack to meet me at Scenthound on 135th Street. We plan to document his entire experience, and I have a feeling this could be one of the most remarkable before-and-afters we’ve ever shared.

More than anything, I want to see Cormack comfortable. I want to see those heavy mats lifted from his body, his ears receive the care they need, and a little light return to his eyes. I want him to feel the gentle care he should have known all along.

To my friends at Scenthound: thank you for your continued generosity toward shelter dogs in need. You give your time, your skills, and your hearts to dogs who have already gone without so much. I’m incredibly grateful to be able to call on you when I meet a dog like Cormack.

And thank you to the person who made that call, KC Pet Project, and the volunteer helping Cormack get there tomorrow. Every act of kindness has carried him one step farther from the darkness and closer to hope.

Get some rest tonight, Cormack. Tomorrow, caring people will be waiting to help you feel safe, comfortable, and loved. ❤️

Stay tuned.

If you would like to donate toward Cormack’s medical bills, please use the link below:

KC Pet Project donation link: https://donate.kcpetproject.org/campaign/795083/donate

09/02/2026

🚨 KANSAS CITY FOSTER FAMILIES—THIS IS FOR YOU! 🐾

My friends at Zoom Room, with two locations in Johnson County, are offering SIX FREE TRAINING CLASSES to anyone in the Kansas City area fostering a dog for a shelter or rescue!

Absolutely no catch. Just a generous team with one goal: helping your foster dog become more adoptable. ❤️

Those of us in animal rescue know that getting a dog into a foster home can change everything. Helping that dog build confidence, learn new skills, and prepare for life with a forever family is another incredible gift we can give them.

All you have to do is contact either Johnson County Zoom Room location to schedule an evaluation. Their team will help you get started!

I would love to see every foster family take advantage of this opportunity. You’re already giving a dog your time, your home, and your heart. Let these wonderful people help you give them an even stronger start.

Thank you, Zoom Room, for supporting the people opening their homes and the dogs waiting to find theirs. This is what community support looks like. 🐶❤️

Please share this and tag a foster parent, shelter, or rescue. Let’s make sure this opportunity reaches the people who need it!

Zoom Room Dog Training

Zoom Room Dog Training

One of the hardest parts of being sober while working in animal rescue is learning how to feel everything I used to drin...
09/01/2026

One of the hardest parts of being sober while working in animal rescue is learning how to feel everything I used to drink away.

For years, my way of managing my mental health was to stay as busy as possible. Keep moving. Keep helping. Keep myself from sitting still long enough to acknowledge what I was carrying.

Then, in the evenings, I drank.

For a while, I convinced myself that it worked. Until it didn’t.

The last five years of my drinking weren’t about having fun. I was using alcohol to medicate my pain. Some days, I drank to feel something. Other days, I drank so I wouldn’t have to feel anything at all. It had become the only way I knew how to deal with my emotions.

You occasionally see heartbreaking things on my social media, but there is so much you never see. The suffering. The situations we can’t fix. The animals we can’t get to in time. I tried to protect my followers from the worst of it, but I still carried it home.

And I didn’t know how to put it down.

Getting sober meant I had to begin learning how to process all of that. In many ways, it felt like starting over. The sadness didn’t disappear when I stopped drinking. I had to learn how to live with it without losing myself in it.

I’m still learning.

Today, I try to slow down and acknowledge what I’m feeling. I talk with people who understand this work. I ask for help. I’m learning that caring deeply about animals doesn’t mean I have to carry every painful experience alone.

I’m not writing this because I want anyone to feel sorry for me. I’m writing it because someone reading this may recognize their own evenings, their own exhaustion, or their own reasons for reaching for a drink.

I want you to know there are other ways to cope. There is support. You don’t have to wait until everything falls apart to deserve help.

Addiction exists within the animal welfare community, and we don’t talk about it nearly enough. We spend so much time trying to save lives that sometimes we struggle to admit when we need help ourselves.

I want to help change that. My goal is to keep this conversation open and help connect people in our field with assistance, understanding, and support.

The people caring for these animals deserve care, too. That includes you. ❤️

My DMs are always open if you need to talk. Please follow Twenty Percent

I’ll never look back on my life and think I spent too much time with Leo. ❤️As he gets older, I’m reminded that our time...
09/01/2026

I’ll never look back on my life and think I spent too much time with Leo. ❤️

As he gets older, I’m reminded that our time together is precious—but I refuse to let that thought make every day feel sad. Instead, Leo and I celebrate life every single day.

We celebrate the car rides, the extra treats, the slow walks, the naps, the adventures and even the quiet moments when we’re doing absolutely nothing—as long as we’re together.

Leo has been beside me through some of the best and most difficult chapters of my life. He has given me comfort when I was struggling, companionship when I felt alone and unconditional love when I needed it most.

Dogs don’t worry about yesterday or waste time fearing tomorrow. They simply love the life in front of them—and Leo continues to teach me to do the same.

One day, I know I’ll wish I could have just one more ordinary day with him. So today, and every day we’re blessed to have together, we’re going to celebrate life. ❤️🐾

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