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Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus

5424 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202

Contact
Email adoptions@greatplainsspca.org
Phone (913) 831-7722
cats, birds, dogs, rabbits & small animals at Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus
1 - 10 of 66 adoptable pets at this shelter

Areas Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus serves

Kansas City metro
Johnson County

Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus's adoption process

Additional adoption info

Hours:
Monday - Tuesday (by appointment only) | 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday - Friday | 12 pm - 7 pm
Saturday - Sunday | 11am - 7pm

Please note that we operate by first come, first serve along with adoption approval. Wait times may vary depending on the time of week and day.

We are reserving Mondays and Tuesdays for appointments for members of the public who are immunocompromised or are still uncomfortable being in large crowds due to COVID-19.

If you have any questions about our adoptable pets, please call (913) 831-7722 or email adoptions@greatplainsspca.org. Our expert matchmakers look forward to finding you the perfect furry family member!

Adoption Requirements:
- Adopter must be 18 years of age or older.
- Adopters must complete a survey and present photo identification to meet any of our animals.
- For the safety and health of our animals, we do not ship pets.
- Pet adoption fees range from $60 to $350. Our adoption fees help to offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals needing our help. We do our best to keep our adoption prices reasonable while generating income to support our goal of caring for animals available for adoption until we can place them in a loving home. The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: age, size, behavior, medical condition, and public demand.

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About Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus

Great Plains SPCA is one of the largest animal shelters in Kansas City, serving nearly 4,000 pets annually through adoption, education, and community outreach programs. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our lifesaving services for animals can only be provided because of your generosity and commitment to our mission. Great Plains SPCA exists solely because of our caring Kansas City community and gracious donors.

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