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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Kansas City, mapped by Tonka

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Kansas City, Missouri, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 4 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Kansas City

Sorted by distance from central Kansas City. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Unleashed Pet Rescue

    7.1 mi
    5918 Broadmoor Street, Mission, KS 66202
  2. 2

    Great Plains SPCA Lost Pet and Admission Center

    7.6 mi
    5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202
  3. 3

    Gladstone Animal Shelter

    9.4 mi
    3960 Northeast 76th Street, Gladstone, MO 64119
  4. 4

    Liberty Animal Shelter

    10.3 mi
    Riverview Road, Liberty, Missouri 64161

Trip prep for Kansas City weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 88.3°F highs in Kansas City: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Kansas City animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 4 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Kansas City. The closest to the city center is Unleashed Pet Rescue, about 7.1 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Kansas City's hottest month is July with average highs of 88.3 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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