Game Dog Guardian

03/19/2022

Our very own alumni Ernie is in a contest to be on a Lawrence Beer Company crowler all Summer long. $5 = 5 votes! The best part is your donation for Ernie helps support our local Lawrence Humane Society and it’s lifesaving programs! 🐶

Although Ernie passed away, this is a way to make sure his memory lives on for all cruelty survivors and those who loved Ernie so much 🌈

Show your support for Lawrence County Humane Society by voting for Ernie in the Lawrence Humane + Lawrence Beer Co. Cutest Crowler Contest

04/10/2021

Oh my goooooddddd...

02/26/2021

Can you believe this case is happening in our own backyard?! Lucy didn’t do anything wrong and yet the City of Leawood, KS, is prosecuting her family. This family is appealing this case not just for Lucy, but for the many mixed breed dogs that could be impacted by the “pit bull” ban in Leawood.

Help share Lucy’s story 💜

This is Lucy and her person, Esmae. At 5-months old, Lucy came to us from a local shelter.… Kristi Bond needs your support for Help Lucy stay with her family

12/08/2020

Did you know a toy as simple as a kong during feeding time can help with some problem behavior?

10/20/2020

GDG family, we have a special ask. Ernie, aka Big Ern, aka Big Perm, was always one of our favorites. He waited several years with us before finding his mama a few years ago, where he plays and bounces around the house. Ernie bounced a little too hard today and broke his leg. Any contribution would help him and his amazing mama. 💜

My sweet man is famous for his "4 off the floor" vertical jumps. Well, last night was his last. … Alisa Farinelli needs your support for Surgery for Big Ernie

09/06/2020

That dog is wearing a muzzle..... Why ?

As most of my friends know i wear my muzzle as its one of the conditions i have to abide by to live my life as an exempted Dog , but When you see a dog wearing a muzzle, the most common thought as to why the dog you see is doing so, may not be the right one.

There are many reasons for a dog to wear a muzzle...

* dogs that are prone to picking up stones or other objects that they may swallow.

* dogs that eat poo, their own or other animals.

* the owner may be acclimatising the dog to wear a muzzle incase needed for a veterinary visit or grooming appointment.

* to stop dogs worrying wildlife, particularly those with a high prey drive.

* some rehoming centres stipulate that their dogs wear muzzles in public, eg. ex - racing dogs.

* when working to combat anxiety issues around strangers and other dogs.

* dogs that have just had surgery and can negotiate their way around a Buster collar or similar with ease, a muzzle may help to prevent them from getting to their wound, dressings or stitches.

*the dog may become over excitable with other dogs or humans.

* for dogs that need more space or don't like being pestered by other dogs, wearing a muzzle often deters people.

Wearing a muzzle does not naturally mean....

*the dog is dangerous and will attack you at any given opportunity.

* the dog shouldn't be allowed to attend training classes, socialisation classes and outdoor walks that we enjoy with our dogs.

If you see a dog wearing a muzzle....

* do not make a point of trying to interact with the dog unless you have previously been asked or have asked, the owner first.

* give consideration to the fact that the owner is doing their best with the situation they are trying to resolve.

* give the dog space, put your dog on a lead and keep them under control until you have passed the dog.

* give them space, and keep excitable children and possibly unpredictable small children at a distance to ease any anxiety to the dog and owner.

Most of all.... BE KIND, you never know due to unforeseen circumstances or events, you may find yourself with a dog that needs to wear a muzzle at some point, too.

We all want the best for our dogs 💛

08/24/2020

08/13/2020

There are 20 cities in Johnson County, KS, and one time nearly all of them had a ban on pit bull looking dogs. Today, two cities remain: Leawood and Overland Park. Many of us know the history of Overland Park, but take a moment to dive into what happened the night Leawood banned dogs that may look like “pit bulls.”

07/27/2020

Change has come to Kansas City! Let’s help them find the right person to lead the new Animal
Services Division! Share share share! 💙

KC Pet Project is now hiring for the right candidate for our new position of Director of Animal Services. Recently, the City Council voted on the contract for KC Pet Project to operate the animal control services for Kansas City, MO. Our newly formed Animal Services Division will begin to take shape over the next several months with a transition period starting with current KCMO officers in September. KC Pet Project will officially take on the contract for these services on December 1, 2020.

We are searching for an experienced candidate from a progressive, lifesaving organization who will embrace our "Solutions - Not Excuses" motto. One who will work in collaboration with the President/CEO and KC Pet Project staff to ensure the Animal Services Division provides modern, humane, and professional animal services to the residents of Kansas City as outlined in the contract with the City. The Director of Animal Services is responsible for managing all areas of the Animal Services Division including overseeing animal service officers and ensuring their successful performance of their daily duties, as well as business functions, strategic planning, and case management.

The Director is also responsible for establishing community relationships and working with relevant municipal departments, including police and emergency services, with the goal of making the KC Pet Project’s Animal Services Division a regional and national leader in this field. And as a Tier 1 pilot shelter of Human Animal Support Services (HASS), the HASS model will be a incorporated into all aspects of our new division.

To learn more about this position, please go to http://kcpetproject.org/careers.

07/19/2020