KC animal control duties shift back to city

KC Pet Project accused of being too lax on animal control. Here’s what the data shows
Kansas City is set to take back control of its animal services after contracting with nonprofit KC Pet Project since 2020.
KC animal control duties shift back to city after complaints about KC Pet Project
As for animal control, KC Pet Project sought that contract after a 2017 city audit had faulted the city-run animal control unit for being overly focused on issuing tickets to pet owners. The audit said the unit also needed to more in helping to correct the behavior that led to those citations for the benefit of animals and the community.
KCMO to oversee its own animal control operations, transfer from KC Pet Project
The KC Pet Project has been in charge of animal control since December of 2020, but that will no longer be the case going forward.
Kansas City Council votes to move animal control back under city management
The Kansas City Council has voted to transfer animal control services from KC Pet Project to the Neighborhood Services Department.
On verge of losing contract after fatal dog attack, KC Pet Project blames flawed city law
Looking briefly at the Kansas City ordinance, it’s clear that the intent was good back in the day, but it does not empower their animal service officers to really protect the community,” a lawyer said.
KC Pet Project Stays Losing Animal Control
REST ASSURED THIS FLEX IS JUST THE START OF KANSAS CITY TAKING BACK TOTAL CONTROL OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER!!! That's not a prediction . . . It's a promise from some council members . . . Let's not forget . . .
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Kansas City, Missouri, City Council votes to return animal control services to city department
The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council voted Thursday to return animal control services to a city department and not renew a ...
City Council votes to insource animal control services back to Kansas City
Steve Kaufman, KC Pet Project’s interim CEO, spoke with FOX4 before Thursday’s meeting and said “if the city takes over animal control again, it would be a sad day for Kansas Citians who want to see ...
Kansas City set to take back animal control from KC Pet Project: ‘learned from a mistake’
Kansas City is ending a four-year experiment in outsourcing animal-control services to an animal welfare group.
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Kansas City Pet Project Cutoff Coming Soon
And so, this week Kansas City comes full circle in our sordid journey with animal control.
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Strike a pose and bring a bag of kibble to theRYEstudio for a free photoshoot with your pets
A local photography studio is offering free pet photos in exchange for dog food donations, benefiting Kansas City pet ...
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Kansas City Council looking to take over animal control as KC Pet Project sees record intake
City council introduced an ordinance Thursday that would transfer animal control operations from the KC Pet Project to the city’s Neighborhood Services Department. “It’s more important now ...
KC Pet Project waives adoption fees for dogs through Sunday after reaching max capacity
Adoption fees for all dogs, including puppies, are waived Wednesday through Sunday in an effort to clear the shelter.