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Kansas City Council moves to kick KC Pet Project off animal control enforcement
The decision comes after years of complaints that the nonprofit — which successfully runs the city’s no-kill animal shelter — was too slow to take dangerous animals off the streets.
City council exploring potential new era of animal control
The future of animal control services and who handles the 15,000 calls could go back under the control of Kansas City, instead of being handled by KC Pet Project.
After deadly dog attack, Kansas City officials call for city to take back animal control
The nonprofit KC Pet Project has been contracted by the city for animal control since 2020. After a pack of dogs killed a man last month, officials are calling for change.
Kansas City plans to cut ties with KC Pet Project for animal control after years of complaints
Animal rescue groups and neighborhood organizations have complained for years that KC Pet Project was not aggressive enough enforcing animal control ordinances. Now Kansas City plans to bring that service back in-house.
KC Pet Project Stays Losing Animal Control
"Animal rescue groups and neighborhood organizations have complained for years that KC Pet Project was not aggressive enough enforcing animal control ordinances. Now Kansas City plans to bring that service back in-house."
Kansas City Pet Project CEO Teresa Johnson steps down
Kansas City Pet Project announced on Friday the departure of Teresa Johnson as CEO. This comes a day after the Kansas City Council unanimously agreed to authorize City Manager Brian Platt to present a plan to bring animal control back to City Hall.
Kansas City council passes plan that explores letting city handle animal services within city limits again
The Kansas City council passed a plan that explores letting the city handle animal services within city limits again.
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Six dogs spotlighted for adoption as Okeechobee shelter reduces fees to $20
Dogs at an animal shelter in Okeechobee County are looking for their forever home this holiday season. On Tuesday, the ...
KC animal control up in the air after KCPP contract is set to end
With KC Pet Project's $2 million contract with Kansas City set to end in April, many Kansas Citians are left to wonder who ...
New Animal Control Officer Named In Abington Twp.
The Abington Township Police Department welcomed new animal control officer Jerrold Czech. Czech played a pivotal role at the ...
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New Washington Animal Control now called Tri-County Animal Control
A Southern Indiana animal control and shelter has a new name that reflects the different communities it serves.
Pregnant Dog Three Days Away From Euthanasia Given Second Chance
"The moment Lily stepped off the transport, she and I locked eyes, and it was clear—I was her person," her foster mom told Newsweek.
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What to know about Topeka animal control, including what it can and can't do
While their work more commonly involves dogs and cats, Topeka police animal control officers have also come across monkeys, peacocks, snakes, lizards — and even an alligator. The police ...