Fix'em KC

08/27/2026

07/04/2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, Kansas communities will have a new tool to address feral cat populations humanely and effectively. A law signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 9, 2026, officially decriminalizes the return of feral cats to their outdoor homes after they have been trapped, spayed or neutered, and vaccinated through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs.

The new law removes legal uncertainty that previously surrounded TNVR efforts under Kansas animal cruelty statutes. Shelters, rescue organizations, animal control professionals, and community members and partners can now use TNVR programs without fear of prosecution, thereby reducing feral cat populations and improving animal welfare outcomes.

Kansas Pet Advocates worked with TNVR organizations, shelters, rescues, and animal control professionals to educate lawmakers on the benefits of TNVR and its proven effectiveness as an evidence-based approach to community cat management.

06/29/2026

NO PETS SHOULD BE LEFT OUTSIDE IN THIS HEAT, and please help wildlife by putting out fresh water daily. Call animal control if you see a pet in distress. Call 911 if you see anyone left in a car-

06/28/2026

🎾🐾 Grab your paddle and play for a great cause! 🐾🎾

The Paddles for Paws Charity Pickleball Tournament & Social is coming to The Carriage Club on Saturday, June 27 at 12:30 PM, benefiting Fix'em KC, a local organization dedicated to reducing pet homelessness through spay and neuter programs. The event welcomes all skill levels, making it the perfect afternoon for both seasoned players and first-time pickleball enthusiasts.

Attendees can enjoy pickleball, food, drinks, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and even puppy snuggles, all while supporting an important cause for Kansas City pets. 18+ are welcome.

Details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddles-for-paws-charity-pickleball-tournament-social-tickets-1986224505965?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/28/2026

WHAT A BLAST! It was HOT, but it was AWESOME! 100 attendees came out to Paddles for Paws yesterday at The Carriage Club to sweat it out for spay and neuter! We raised $10,000 to help struggling pet parents afford low-cost spay/neuter for their fur kids. Preventing litters prevents pet overpopulation and pet homelessness - as simple as that.

Huge thank you to all who came out to play and/or watch the tourney!

Shout out to Scrap Management Industries, Linda & Brad Nicholson, Alice & Mike White, Brady Burns of Parkway Real Estate, Paula Porsch Wealth Management, Sharon Gartin, Debbie Palermo, Betsy Gamble and Anne Darby for sponsoring this fantastic event.

Gratitude too to all of the following businesses who contributed raffle and silent auction prizes to our raffle and silent auction!
Hollyday Med Spa & Aesthetics
J’Adore Home & Garden
The Grove Spa & Boutique
The Little Flower Shop
Look Med Spas
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Texas Roadhouse
The Corner Candleshop
Portraits by Christopher
Boulevard Brewing Company
Summit Detail
Zen Donkey Farms
Peaceful Pets
Imagine Wellness Massage Therapy
Breakthru Beverage Group
Outback Steakhouse
First Watch
V's Italiano Ristorante
PS Pickleball
Char Bar
Tito's Vodka

Many of you said you're "in" for next year - We're counting on that and will let you know! THANK YOU for coming out to support our small, but mighty non-profit!

06/25/2026

Many thanks to Alice & Mike White, for joining us as sponsors of Paddles for Paws! For years she has walked shelter dogs, giving them care and time outside of their kennels. She knows SPAY & NEUTER is the #1 way to decrease pet homelessness. Thank you for your continued support, Alice and Mike....

06/24/2026

Paddles for Paws is THIS SATURDAY and we're still accepting spectators and teams. We already have a large group attending, but the more the merrier so buy your tickets today!

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE:
Finger Foods, 2 Beverage Tickets (must be 21+)
Parking (Valet available)
2 Raffle Tickets
Appreciation Gift
Puppy Snuggles from Wayside Waifs pups
Opportunities to bid on fabulous silent auction items

TEAM REGISTRATIONS ALSO INCLUDE:
Minimum 3 pickleball games
Winner medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category

Pickleball Tournament & Social event benefiting the non-profit, Fix'em KC: A Spay/Neuter Solution. Presented by Scrap Management Industries.