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The Pet Connection

Animal rescue in Raytown, MO

Since 1999, The Pet Connection has found homes for more than 7,000 animals and rehabilitated hundreds of dogs and cats with aggression, fear and anxiety issues. We have spayed or neutered over 8,000 dogs and cats in our own free and low-cost clinics since 2002 and assisted another 5,800 pets with low-cost services since 2006. The Pet Connection was founded in 1999 in Mission, Kansas, to offer shelter for homeless pets, adoptions and training. We were one of the first no-kill advocacy groups in the Kansas City metro area and the first cage-free facility in Johnson County to offer education about available spay and neuter programs. In 2006, The Pet Connection relocated to a facility in Mission that enabled all dogs and cats to have their own rooms while awaiting adoptive homes or being rehabilitated due to behaviors that hindered adoption prospects. The Pet Connection currently focuses on pet adoptions, dog and cat training, aggressive dog rehabilitation, and classes for pet owners. We were the first in this area to offer free training/behavior classes to adopters.

​The Pet Connection trainers and behavior members use a team approach in order to implement the ideas that have the highest success rate. Our five behavioral trainers working out of the Kansas City metro have a variety of backgrounds applicable to dog training and behavior. The Pet Connection implements positive reinforcement training methods, where the dog learns to face the trigger, but to respond appropriately. Read about our experienced trainers under “Meet the Team" on our website at www.thepetconnection.net. ​

The Pet Connection has always been committed to being no-kill advocates. We have been involved in many projects with local and national organizations to help Kansas City progress in how homeless pets are cared for and to improve the services that they receive. Our organization is a 501c3 charity in the state of Kansas, and has always provided thousands of dollars worth of supplies, including cat litter, food, toys, beds and dog houses, to other rescues and shelters.

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Raytown, MO 64133
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Adoptable pets at The Pet Connection

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Serena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
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Posey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raytown, MO
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Yari

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
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Junie

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Raytown, MO
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Stan

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Raytown, MO
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Atwood

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Roxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Amina's adoption status with email updates.
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Amina

Dutch Shepherd

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO

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The Pet Connection The Pet Connection offers MORE with every adoption making your experience more economical and enjoyable.

•Pre-adoption veterinarian examination
•Neutered pet
•Cats tested for FeLV/FIV
•Dogs tested for heartworm/ehrlichia/lyme
•Cats vaccinated for FVRCP & rabies
•Dogs vaccinated for DA2PPC & rabies
•All pets are microchipped prior to going home
•All pets treated for fleas and worms
•Dentals or other medical needing completed
•Temperament screening

While the pet is in our program we start getting to know them better. The cats are taught to use a scratching post. Dogs are taught to sit, come, stay, and go. We housebreak the animals while they are in our program and start training them to walk on a leash.

Adopters receive:
•Reduced cost veterinarian care for 60 days if there is a medical problem
•Free training and behavioral consultations for life of the pet
•Support services for the pet if it becomes lost or stolen
•Professional staff

Adoption application

https://www.thepetconnection.net/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Pet Connection

Animal Medical Center

204 W. 75th St.,
Kansas City, MO 64114

Missouri Pit Bull Rescue

Post Office Box 300802,
Kansas City, MO 64130

WarmFuzzy's

12501A NW County Rd 14002,
Drexel, MO 64742

We'll also keep you updated on Croissant's adoption status with email updates.
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Croissant

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Mission, KS
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Minnie & Mouse

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Overland Park, KS
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Smokey

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Independence, MO
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Howard

Labrador Retriever/Schipperke

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Kansas City, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Hootie's adoption status with email updates.
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Hootie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Mission, KS
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Ketchup

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Kansas City, MO

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