{"id":5501,"date":"2022-04-15T06:32:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T06:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:55:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:55:19","slug":"does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Does KC Pet Project put dogs down?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Does_KC_Pet_Project_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Does KC Pet Project put dogs down?\">Does KC Pet Project put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Where_is_the_KC_Pet_Project\" title=\"Where is the KC Pet Project?\">Where is the KC Pet Project?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_much_is_a_puppy_at_SPCA\" title=\"How much is a puppy at SPCA?\">How much is a puppy at SPCA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#What_does_KC_Pet_Project_do\" title=\"What does KC Pet Project do?\">What does KC Pet Project do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Does_KC_Pet_Project_euthanize_dogs\" title=\"Does KC Pet Project euthanize dogs?\">Does KC Pet Project euthanize dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_dog_homes_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do dog homes put dogs down?\">Do dog homes put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_Rspca_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do Rspca put dogs down?\">Do Rspca put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Where_does_KC_Pet_Project_take_animals_from\" title=\"Where does KC Pet Project take animals from?\">Where does KC Pet Project take animals from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Where_is_the_new_KC_Pet_Project_located\" title=\"Where is the new KC Pet Project located?\">Where is the new KC Pet Project located?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_many_adoption_centers_does_KC_Pet_Project_have\" title=\"How many adoption centers does KC Pet Project have?\">How many adoption centers does KC Pet Project have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_do_you_get_a_dog_from_the_SPCA\" title=\"How do you get a dog from the SPCA?\">How do you get a dog from the SPCA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_puppy_in_South_Africa\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a puppy in South Africa?\">How much does it cost to adopt a puppy in South Africa?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_rehome_from_Sspca\" title=\"How much does it cost to rehome from Sspca?\">How much does it cost to rehome from Sspca?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_dog_from_the_SPCA\" title=\"How long does it take to get a dog from the SPCA?\">How long does it take to get a dog from the SPCA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#What_does_KC_Pet_Project_pay\" title=\"What does KC Pet Project pay?\">What does KC Pet Project pay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#What_is_the_pet_project_about\" title=\"What is the pet project about?\">What is the pet project about?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_many_animals_does_KC_Pet_Project_have\" title=\"How many animals does KC Pet Project have?\">How many animals does KC Pet Project have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?\">Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Does_Kansas_City_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Kansas City have kill shelters?\">Does Kansas City have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_RSPCA_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do RSPCA put dogs down?\">Do RSPCA put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_vets_recommend_putting_a_dog_down\" title=\"Do vets recommend putting a dog down?\">Do vets recommend putting a dog down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_UK_shelters_euthanize_animals\" title=\"Do UK shelters euthanize animals?\">Do UK shelters euthanize animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_long_do_the_Rspca_keep_dogs\" title=\"How long do the Rspca keep dogs?\">How long do the Rspca keep dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#Do_dogs_Trust_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do dogs Trust put dogs down?\">Do dogs Trust put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-kc-pet-project-put-dogs-down\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_dog_down_in_2021_UK\" title=\"How much does it cost to put a dog down in 2021 UK?\">How much does it cost to put a dog down in 2021 UK?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_KC_Pet_Project_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Does KC Pet Project put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unable to rehome your pet after considerable effort, you <b>can arrange to surrender your pet to KC Pet Project at the Kansas City Campus for Animal Care by appointment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_KC_Pet_Project\"><\/span>Where is the KC Pet Project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to place an Early Bird hold to ensure you are able to adopt the animal you must do so IN PERSON at <b>7077 Elmwood Avenue Kansas City, MO where these dogs are located.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_puppy_at_SPCA\"><\/span>How much is a puppy at SPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adoption fees are <b>R800 for dogs and R650 for cats (prices are subject to change). When you apply to adopt a pet from the SPCA, you will pay a R150 non-refundable deposit, which is included in the total adoption fee.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_KC_Pet_Project_do\"><\/span>What does KC Pet Project do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We care for over 14,000 animals a year and work with other animal welfare organizations to <b>increase the number of homeless pets adopted and focus on lifesaving programs promoting pet retention, identification, lost pet reunions, and pet ownership education throughout the community.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_KC_Pet_Project_euthanize_dogs\"><\/span>Does KC Pet Project euthanize dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>KC Pet Project made history in Kansas City by <b>officially achieving No-Kill status and creating the largest (and only open admission) No-Kill animal shelter in the Kansas City metropolitan area. This was achieved within just 6 months of taking over operations of the Kansas City, Missouri municipal animal shelter!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_homes_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do dog homes put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then, <b>if no one claims them, or rescues can&#8217;t offer a space, they are put down almost 9,000 of them last year, according to the Dogs Trust.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Rspca_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do Rspca put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We care for over 14,000 animals a year and work with other animal welfare organizations to <b>increase the number of homeless pets adopted and focus on lifesaving programs promoting pet retention, identification, lost pet reunions, and pet ownership education throughout the community.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_KC_Pet_Project_take_animals_from\"><\/span>Where does KC Pet Project take animals from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kansas City, Missouri<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_new_KC_Pet_Project_located\"><\/span>Where is the new KC Pet Project located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swope Park<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_adoption_centers_does_KC_Pet_Project_have\"><\/span>How many adoption centers does KC Pet Project have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About KC Pet Project We care for more than 10,000 animals a year and now have <b>14 locations in Missouri and Kansas to adopt out pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_dog_from_the_SPCA\"><\/span>How do you get a dog from the SPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To adopt a pet from the SPCA, you must be over the age of 18, your property must be fully enclosed, you must be able to afford the services of a private vet and you must have your own transport to take your pet to the vet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_puppy_in_South_Africa\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a puppy in South Africa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adoption fees are R650 for cats, R850 for dogs and <b>R990 for puppies and kittens under 6 months old. All adopted animals are sterilised, microchipped, vaccinated and dewormed. An initial non-refundable deposit of R202 must be paid to reserve the animal and once the home check has been approved, the balance must be paid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_rehome_from_Sspca\"><\/span>How much does it cost to rehome from Sspca?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We do ask for a rehoming fee for all animals we rehome as this helps us cover the costs of caring for them, including neutering, other veterinary fees, food and microchipping. It costs us <b>over xa342,000 per day to look after the thousands of animals we care for across our nine rescue and rehoming centres.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_dog_from_the_SPCA\"><\/span>How long does it take to get a dog from the SPCA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This process takes <b>about seven days. Post home checks may be conducted. If the new home is declined, depending on the reason, the applicant is given an opportunity to rectify any issues at the home and another inspection will then be conducted by the SPCA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_KC_Pet_Project_pay\"><\/span>What does KC Pet Project pay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unable to rehome your pet after considerable effort, you <b>can arrange to surrender your pet to KC Pet Project at the Kansas City Campus for Animal Care by appointment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_pet_project_about\"><\/span>What is the pet project about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Job TitleSalaryVeterinary Assistant salaries &#8211; 3 salaries reported<b>$12\/hr<\/b>Adoption Counselor salaries &#8211; 3 salaries reported$11\/hrCanine Care salaries &#8211; 3 salaries reported$11\/hrManager salaries &#8211; 2 salaries reported$41,696\/yr16 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_does_KC_Pet_Project_have\"><\/span>How many animals does KC Pet Project have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>goal to provide food, veterinarian services, foster and find homes for pets suffering from the loss of their human companion will never change &#8211; that is the foundation of The Pet Project.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are unable to rehome your pet after considerable effort, you <b>can arrange to surrender your pet to KC Pet Project at the Kansas City Campus for Animal Care by appointment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kansas_City_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Kansas City have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, <b>many rescue shelters still euthanize animals for reasons of capacity, or if the animal is sick or dangerous. Some shelters do have no-kill policies, but that too can cause suffering to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_RSPCA_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do RSPCA put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, <b>many rescue shelters still euthanize animals for reasons of capacity, or if the animal is sick or dangerous. Some shelters do have no-kill policies, but that too can cause suffering to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_recommend_putting_a_dog_down\"><\/span>Do vets recommend putting a dog down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An RSPCA spokesman said: &#8216;<b>Euthanasia is always a last resort and only used to alleviate the suffering of an animal when there are no other options. We will always do whatever is possible to give that animal a second chance, through rehoming or release into the wild. &#8216;<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_UK_shelters_euthanize_animals\"><\/span>Do UK shelters euthanize animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When should a dog be euthanized? <b>Veterinarians typically recommend euthanasia for dogs that no longer have good welfare, or the ability to enjoy their lives, due to an illness or their age. If your older dog is in pain and can&#8217;t stand or walk on their own, for example, it may be time to consider euthanasia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_the_Rspca_keep_dogs\"><\/span>How long do the Rspca keep dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>by RSPCA inspectors. Stray dogs are signed over by the local authority concerned. For stray animals, we keep them for <b>at least seven days in order to give their owners a good chance to reclaim them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_Trust_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do dogs Trust put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Putting a dog to sleep is never a decision that we make lightly, it is only after we have tried everything we can. It isn&#8217;t a quick decision either, it comes after exhaustive discussions with everyone involved in that dog&#8217;s care, from their favourite canine carer to our expert veterinary and behavioural teams.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_a_dog_down_in_2021_UK\"><\/span>How much does it cost to put a dog down in 2021 UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it&#8217;s time to say goodbye to your dog, you will usually be charged <b>between xa330 and xa350 to have them put to sleep at the vets. Some vets might do home visits, and this will set you back between xa370 and xa3100.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does KC Pet Project put dogs down?Where is the KC Pet Project?How much is a puppy at SPCA?What does KC Pet Project do?Does KC Pet Project euthanize dogs?Do dog homes put dogs down?Do Rspca put dogs down?Where does KC Pet Project take animals from?Where is the new KC Pet Project located?How many&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5501"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5501"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60183,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5501\/revisions\/60183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}