Education/Resources

Low Cost Spay/Neuter:

The Humane Society of Greater KC
5445 Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66104
913.596.1000

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (formerly Spay Neuter KC)
1116 E. 59th Street (NE corner of 59th & Troost)
Kansas City, MO 64110
816.353.0940

Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS)
6972 N Broadway
Gladstone, MO 64118
816.336.1888

Pet Behavior Resources:

There are many web sites with in-depth pet care and behavior info. Below are some that we recommend as excellent resources on a wide variety of pet care and behavior topics.

Petfinder not only has a great search engine for adoptable pets, but also has a library of resources on adoption, health, behavior and training for Dogs and Cats.

There are a lot of myths out there about Pit Bulls and Bully breeds. Missouri Pit Bull Rescue and Pit Bull Rescue Central are two great educational resources to learn the facts, and understand the breed and what’s needed to provide a good responsible home.

Best Friends Animal Society Lots of great pet care and behavior info for pets of all kinds listed under Pet Resources. Also tips on choosing a pet. Dogs, cats, bunnies, exotics, horses and more. Includes PDFs for downloading.

ASPCA Pet Care and Behavior Tips Check out their species-specific library of animal health, nutrition, behavior, grooming and more. Dogs, cats, horses and small animals are all included.

Humane Society Silicson Valley Excellent in-depth resource for dog, cat, rabbit and small pet behavior and care. Includes choosing a pet, house training, behavioral problems, socialization of pets, recommended reading and more. Articles are PDF files and appropriate for printing.

American Humane Association In depth information on adopting a pet, pet behavior, pet care, safety, pets & kids.

The Humane Society of the United States Pet care and behavior info for dogs, cat, horses, small pets, fish, birds.

Dr. Wayne Hunthausen (Westwood Animal Hospital) The web site gives tips for behavior problems and Dr. Hunthausen does behavior consultations.

Puppy HQ Includes articles on adopting a dog, what to expect and how to thrive with your newly adopted dog, and information on dog and puppy care, health and training.

Pets And Kids Lots of great info and articles focused on kids and pets. Topics include choosing an appropriate pet for kids, introducing kids and pets, handling and interacting with pets, training, responsibilities, safety, preventing aggression in pets, and much more. From the UK.

Cats International Excellent in-depth information on cat care, behavior, choosing a cat, training, common behavioral problems including litter box

Alley Cat Allies are the foremost experts on feral cats. Their web site gives in-depth information on implementing trap-neuter-return, maintaining a feral cat colony, health care, kitten care including how to care for neonatal kittens, socializing feral kittens and cats, finding homes for formerly feral cats.

Beaks n Wings and The Bird Whisperer Two web sites with information on bird health, care, taming, and training.

ASPCA Poison Control Center Tips to prevent poisoning, a checklist to poison proof your home, answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding animal poisoning. ANIMAL POISON CONTROL HOTLINE: 888-426-4435. An emergency hotline providing 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week telephone assistance to veterinarians and animal owners. There is a consultation fee for calling the hotline.

Kansas City Area Animal Shelters