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A nonprofit SPCA in Merriam, Kansas, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Greater Kansas City area, serving seven municipalities including Leawood, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Lake Quivira, and Mission Hills, plus Johnson County. Visiting hours: Adoption Center: Wed-Sun 11am-7pm, no appointment needed; Mon-Tue by appointment. Lost Pet & Admissions: Sun-Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Sat 8am-7pm. Adoption fees: Ranges from $60 to $350 depending on the animal's type, age, and situation. Pets come already microchipped, spayed/neutered, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines.

Adoption fee From $60
Hours Adoption Center: Wed-Sun 11am-7pm, no appointment needed; Mon-Tue by appointment. Lost Pet & Admissions: Sun-Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Sat 8am-7pm.
Areas served Greater Kansas City area, serving seven municipalities including Leawood, Lenexa, Prairie Village, Lake Quivira, and Mission Hills, plus Johnson County
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60

Ranges from $60 to $350 depending on the animal's type, age, and situation. Pets come already microchipped, spayed/neutered, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines.

Requirements

We require all adults who live in the home to meet the pet prior to any adoption being approved. It may be requested to also bring other pets in the home too. The safety of our pets is our top concern. A photo ID is required from everyone over the age of 18 who attends the appointment. We also require proof of residence as part of the identification process.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.greatplainsspca.org/adopt/, then contact Great Plains SPCA at (913) 831-7722 or adoptions@greatplainsspca.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Johnson County at a glance

Population 620,631
Housing units 259,655
Est. households with a cat 80,099

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Fees range from $60 to $350 depending on the animal's type, age, and situation. Pets are already microchipped, spayed/neutered, and vaccinated.

What are your hours?

The Adoption Center is open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-7pm, no appointment needed; Monday-Tuesday by appointment.

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Surrendering a cat

Surrender information at greatplainsspca.org/programs/lost-pet-center/surrender-a-pet/

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