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Animal League Rescues 21 Dogs from Overcrowded Shelter in Kansas City, Missouri
On Thursday, December 29th, North Shore Animal League America rescued 21 mixed breed dogs, Mutt-i-grees®, from an overcrowded shelter in Kansas City, MO where they were facing possible euthanasia.
After receiving a call for help from the KC Pet Project, the Animal League deployed a rescue team to the Midwest. KC Pet Project is preparing to take over full control of the Kansas City, MO animal shelter and urgently needed to free up cages in the extremely overcrowded shelter to allow for more incoming animals.
Our rescue team immediately transported the 21 dogs back to Animal League shelter headquarters in Port Washington, NY. The dogs range in age from 3 months to adult, with breeds including Labrador mixes, Shi Tzu mixes, Shepherd mixes and many other adorable
Mutt-i-grees.
Because of severe overcrowding conditions at most municipal shelters these adorable dogs were at risk of being euthanized, as well as facing a high probability of illness.
As with all of our rescues, the dogs will receive complete medical examinations and evaluations by Animal League veterinarians and behavioral experts to ensure that they are healthy and happy. Any necessary care and treatment will be administered and all the dogs will be spayed and/or neutered. The Animal League will work to find the dogs loving families, as we believe that no rescue is complete until every pet is placed into a loving home.
As these dogs become ready they will be put up for adoption at the Animal League campus in Port Washington, NY.
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North Shore Animal League America—the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization—has saved the lives of over 1 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at risk of euthanasia. Through our many innovative programs, we reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, puppy mills, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes. As a leader in the no-kill movement, we are dedicated to promoting shelter pet adoptions; encouraging spay/neuter programs; reducing animal cruelty; ending euthanasia; and advancing the highest standards in animal welfare. Please join us in saving the lives of innocent animals by donating to support our lifesaving mission.
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