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As part of the Kansas City Metro Area, homeless animals in Lenexa, Kansas, could end up in quite a number of different animal shelters around the city. There are a couple local favorites, however.
One of the most popular rescue organizations in the Kansas City area is KC Pet Project. The KC Pet Project is a non-profit animal welfare organization that cares for nearly 10,000 animals each year. In conjunction with other local animal welfare organizations, KC Pet Project is trying to create a No-Kill Kansas City and save the lives of thousands of animals in the community every year! The organization seeks to place homeless animals in suitable homes throughout the area with three different shelter locations.
The Pet Connection is another local group promoting a No-Kill Kansas City environment for homeless, healthy, and adoptable pets. To help further this mission, The Pet Connect hosts spay and neuter clinics throughout the area to prevent more homeless animals from landing in shelters. Since its start in 1999, the group has helped more than 7,000 homeless animals find new homes. The free and low-cost spay and neuter clinics have led to more than 8,000 cats and dogs in the area being fixed. Not only does the organization try to find homes for these animals, but it also provides training and rehabilitation to pets that may otherwise go unadopted.
If you live in the Lenexa, Kansas, area and are looking for a new pet, consider contacting one of these great organizations to find your fur-baby!
Upcoming Dog Friendly Events in Lenexa
#1 Dog’s Night Out
During the annual Local Life 3rd Friday in May, celebrate your pooch at the Dog’s Night Out in Overland Park, Kansas. Dogs and their owners are asked to come down to Downtown Overland Park for a night of fun! While you listen to live music and meet adoptable dogs, look for bright orange window decals for stores and restaurants that welcome your pup during this event.
During Dog’s Night Out, you’ll receive food specials, get to participate in tastings, and take part in great sales in the area. There will also be three gift baskets full of treats for both dogs and humans up for grabs in the raffle!
Admission to the event is free, but raffle tickets are $5 each. All proceeds will go to the Great Plains SPCA.
#2 Tails on the Trails Pet Festival
For a full morning of fun, head over to the annual Tails on the Trails Pet Festival and Dog Swim each August in Lenexa at Ad Astra Pool and Park. During the festival, you can browse through vendor booths with all kinds of pet products and services. There will also be a pet talent show and demonstrations you can watch!
Swim times are divided by dog size with an all dog swim at 11 am. The event runs from 9 am to 1 pm.
Admission is free to the Pet Festival, but swimming will cost $5 per dog if you are pre-registered. Day-of registration is $8 per dog to swim.
#3 Ales and Tails
Each September and October the Renaissance Festival takes Kansas City by storm. While dogs are allowed at the KC Ren Fest all the time, one weekend is scheduled to especially celebrate local pooches. The Ales and Tails weekend is full of dog-related fun for the whole family! Head over to Bonner Springs for a chance to browse through pet vendor booths and compete in the dog costume and talent contests. Contests are free to enter.
Dog admission is half price during Ales and Tails weekend, so your pooch can attend for just $5. The fair is open from 10 am to 7 pm, rain or shine!
#4 Fall 4 Fur and Fun
If your dog is in need of a party, you won’t want to miss out on the Fall 4 Fur and Fun event! It's held each September at the VFW off of Pflumm Road in Lenexa. Stop by for a late morning full of snacks, games, and socializing.
Your dog won’t want to miss spending the morning with other furry friends and playing great games. Winners of the games will win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided for both humans and canines.
The event runs from 10 am to 12 pm and is free to attend. Dog-less humans are also invited to join in on the festivities!
#5 Barktoberfest
Who doesn’t love a day full of dogs and beer? You won’t want to miss out on Shawnee Mission Park’s Barktoberfest each October! This is the only pet and music festival in the Kansas City area, so head to the Theater in the Park in Shawnee Mission Park for a day of music with your pet.
During the event, there will be a doggy fashion show, doggy yoga, and a wiener dog race. There will also be kid-friendly shows at the kid stage throughout the day! Don’t forget to stop by and talk to the veterinarians or get a $5 nail trim for your dog.
Admission to Barktoberfest is free for the whole family.
