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Featured Cat - VECNA!
Hi! My name is Vecna. Unlike the scary monster in Stranger Things, I am a friendly and sweet cat! I am quite the talker and love pets (but not too many, as I can get over-stimulated). I am also a striking orange tabby with beautiful, golden eyes, or so Ive been told by the volunteers who care for me. But I am like Vecna in one way - I do have a condition that was brought upon me by no fault of my own. I am FIV +, which is similar to a human having HIV in that I have a lowered


Paws & Poker Texas Hold ’Em Tournament
FOPAS is hosting a Paws & Poker Texas Hold ’Em Tournament! Pre-order your tickets online and save $5 on the entry fee! Time & Location Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT Side Pockets - North, 600 NW Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118, USA About the event Paws & Poker Texas Hold ’Em Tournament FOPAS is excited to host a Paws & Poker Texas Hold ’Em Tournament on Saturday, July 11, at Side Pockets – North (600 NW Englewood Road). Pre-order your tickets online for only $35! Tha


Dog Days of Summer Adoption Discount
June Dog Adoption Discount During the month of June, dog adoptions are available at a discounted rate of just $50. This is a great opportunity for those looking to welcome a furry friend into their home! View available dogs online or visit them in person on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Fill out an Adoption Application online and take your new best friend home as soon as possible!


Hamburger Mary's Bingo
Time & Location Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Hamburger Mary's Kansas City, 3700 Broadway Blvd #110, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA Try Your Luck for a Chance to Win Wonderful Prizes! Donate a minimum of $10 to play 10 Bingo cards. Reserve your spot at kc.hamburgermarys.com/events, select "reservations" and a time prior to 4 p.m.


Featured Dog - LALA!
Oohh La La she’s a pretty girl! Lala is a Cattle Dog (Heeler) mix with an approximate DOB of 5.31.24. We have learned: • Lala is friendly with people. • She has gone to adoption events off-site and seems to love meeting children. Once she is settled, Lala curls up sweetly with a volunteer. • Her leash-walking skills are improving. • Lala is housebroken and uses the doggy door. To be fair, shelter dogs must wait a long time between shifts. With a regular routine/potty schedul
"Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know."
- Irene M. Pepperberg

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