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Kansas City animal shelters

There are 157animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Kansas Citymetro area, including the cities of Kansas City, Lenexa, and Overland Park within the states of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, these Kansas City metro animal sheltersemploy 759 people, earn more than $51 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $74 million.
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Job trends for Kansas City animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
17
1-10
8
11-25
5
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Kansas City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
39
$250k to $1M
16
$1M to $5M
6
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Kansas City

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1-20 of 157

Wayside Waifs

Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption campus in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$38.0m
Employees
114
EIN
44-0605374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KC Pet Project

KC Pet Project provides shelter and adoption services for pets, leads progressive programs, volunteer opportunities & educational initiatives in Kansas City.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
263
EIN
45-3067615
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Plains SPCA

To drive change in our community through innovative programs that promote adoption, outreach, veterinary care, and a better life for pets and the people who love them.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
72
EIN
05-0552529
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption

Non-profit shelter saving unwanted pets, improving image of bully breeds since 2011, pulling animals from local high-kill shelters.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$709.4k
Employees
52
EIN
45-2949268
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (SNKC)

SNKC's mission is to decrease pet homelessness, increase pet retention and improve the quality of life for pets through education and supportive services for families in need.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
89
EIN
82-0563117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Greater KC

To save and improve the lives of dogs and cats throughout the Greater KC community by providing education, adoptions, preventive veterinary care and spay/neuter services.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
49
EIN
48-0581965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary

Always and Furever provides rescue and adoption services for senior dogs. The organization operates under the mission of protecting and promoting animal welfare. Jennifer Dulski runs the organization located in Spring Hill, KS.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
0
EIN
81-5468682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Campus for Animal Care

KC Campus provides a range of animal welfare programs and services, focusing on adoption, retention, and lifesaving initiatives. Located in Kansas City.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3262679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paisley Paws

Paisley Paws is a non-profit foundation that provides financial support to PAWrtner clinics during times of medical crises, improving animals' lives.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$943.1k
Employees
1
EIN
83-4011560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bar K Barks Back Foundation

Bar K Barks Back Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Kansas City, MO that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-0766021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bu Dog Sanctuary

Bu Dog Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Linn Valley, KS that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4003501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Me KC Ink

Rescue Me KC Ink is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Kansas City, KS that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2655013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Borders Haven

Borders Haven is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Kansas City, MO that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3908240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart of America Kennel Club

Heart of America Kennel Club is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Leavenworth, KS that was founded in 1995.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
48-6339062
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Misty Jos Dogwatch

Misty Jos Dogwatch is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Blue Springs, MO that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3731566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agility Ability of Greater Kansas City

Agility Ability of Greater Kansas City is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Belton, MO that was founded in 1993.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1623533
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Changing Leads Equine Rescue

Changing Leads Equine Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Kansas City, MO, which was founded in 2005 and most recently had $43,518 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$43.5k
Assets
$44.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
74-3117306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rescue Project

The Rescue Project raises awareness, provides veterinary resources, and fosters animals for adoption in Kansas City and its surrounding areas.
Revenue
$108.9k
Assets
$55.1k
Employees
0
EIN
46-4647271
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Autumn Acres Animal Rescue

Autumn Acres Animal Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Richmond, MO that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2238650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas Animal Control Association

Kansas Animal Control Association is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Overland Park, KS that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
48-1047336
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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