the best Dog Rescues in kansas city

Scott creates and promotes fundraisers to help shelters meet their needs, and he spends quality time with some of the most veteran 4-legged residents in those shelters in an effort to help them find the forever homes they deserve.

The Rescue Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building trusting relationships with people and their pets, while at the same time improving the lives of animals in Kansas City’s under-served communities. We provide basic survival items such as food, water, flea/tick prevention and dog houses for needy animals.

Chain of Hope is a 501c3 grass roots organization with boots on the ground 7 days a week, focused on alleviating the suffering of abused and neglected animals within the urban core of Kansas City, MO. We formed in 2010 and have saved and improved the lives of thousand of animals in Kansas City, MO.

Furry Kids is an all-volunteer foster organization and no-kill rescue. What that means is that we strive to know as much about the animals in our care so we can help you find just the right one – and that each is safe in our care until the right forever home is found for each.

Animal Justice League of America is a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating animal abuse through REAL accountability. As founder of the modern rescue movement, AJLA works with law enforcement, local government, veterinary professionals, shelters, pet owners, and more to give a voice to the voiceless and lead the way to animal abuse reform and change.

Thousands of animals come through our doors each year. We receive no state or federal funding, meaning we rely entirely upon donations to cover our daily operating expenses. Every day our team works hard to providing a safe environment for animals throughout Kansas City. Please see our donations page to learn more about the ways you can help us continue to help our pets in need.

Midwest Animal ResQ (MARQ) was founded in 2009 as a small foster-based rescue group focused on saving dogs from inhumane conditions at local large scale breeding facilities. With the help of dedicated supporters and volunteers, MARQ has grown into a multifaceted group in a short period of time.

​Our mission is to provide Autism Service Dogs and related services, including community outreach and education, service dog awareness, informational training, social skills classes and innovative transitional job skills to youth and young adults who demonstrate autism spectrum behaviors.