Lakota (A037890) - Husky Dog for Adoption in Kansas City, Kansas

WEEKEND SHELTER HOURS FOR ADOPTIONS:
SATURDAY, NOV 7: CLOSED, visit our adoption events!
SUNDAY, NOV 8: OPEN 10AM to 2PM, NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

KCK Animal Services is located at 3301 Park Drive, KCK.

WEEKEND ADOPTION EVENTS*:

SATURDAY, NOV 7 from 12 to 3PM: PET ADOPTION EVENT at the MERRIAM PETSMART located at 5810 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 66202. Join us at Merriam Petsmart and meet your perfect match. We’ll have DOGS, PUPPIES & KITTIES ready to steal your heart!

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 from 12 to 3PM: DOG ADOPTION EVENT at OLATHE PETSMART at 119th & Strang Line with volunteers from Heart of America Humane Society. We'll have several wonderful dogs there looking for homes!

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 from 10AM to 2PM: KANSAS CITY PET FEST at the American Royal located at 1701 American Royal Court, KCMO 64102. We’re heading to KC Pet Fest, and we’re bringing some adorable dogs along! Our dogs will be there SATURDAY from 10AM–2PM, ready to meet you and hopefully find families to call their own!

• FREE parking!
• Tickets: $17 adults (16+) $5 ages 8–15 FREE ages 7 & under!
• SAVE 35% on general admission with code VENDOR in the unlock box before checkout!
• Get tickets here:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/2026.../event/060064C89B0C6B7D
• Every ticket helps support fundraising for local rescue organizations!

*To find out which pets will be at our events, please visit our Friends of KCKAS Facebook page on FRIDAY EVENING to view a post featuring the pets going to our weekend events: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofKCKAS/. You may also email us at petadoptions@kckpd.org to inquire about where you can meet any of our pets.

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Meet LAKOTA! And what a big beautiful boy he is!

We don't now what this guy has been through, but he was so scared when he arrived. It was heartbreaking. But he's learning that everyone here loves him, and he's now beginning to feel safe.

Initially he wouldn't walk on a leash and was terrified to go outdoors. After working with him, he is doing much better and even attended our Halloween Trunk or Treat at the shelter last weekend. And he looked cute as can be in his costume!

Lakota will need an understanding and patient family to help him continue to gain trust and confidence. He is gentle and sweet natured, and we know there is tons of personality in him just waiting to come out!

Lakota is good with other dogs.

He did recently test positive for heartworms, but please don’t let that keep you from meeting this wonderful boy! His heartworm treatment is completely covered—we simply need to find him a loving home or foster home where he can relax and recover during treatment. We're happy to provide all the details about his treatment plan to anyone interested in fostering or adopting him. Once his treatment is complete, Lakota can go on to live a completely normal, healthy life with no restrictions.

This gentle guy so deserves a loving home where he's well cared for. He will be such a sweet companion to the person who gives him the chance he deserves.

Lakota is a one year old Husky and he weighs 68 lbs.



ADOPTING A DOG
Our dogs have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and tested for heartworms (if 7 months or older).

If you have a dog or children we ask that you bring them with you to meet our dogs to make sure it is a good match.

We are open for meet and greet adoptions at our shelter on weekends. No appointment is necessary for weekend adoptions. Our weekend hours vary and we also have satellite adoption events every weekend. Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofKCKAS/ for more info about weekend adoption hours, events and available pets.

We are open Monday through Friday by appointment only. Please contact us by phone at 913-321-1445 or by email at petadoptions@kckpd.org to schedule your appointment during weekdays.

FOSTERING
Can't commit to adoption but still want to help us save lives? Consider fostering by filling out our foster application at https://www.kckpd.org/Animal-Services/Foster-a-Pet. All supplies are provided.

The husky breed is renowned for its striking appearance, characterized by piercing eyes and a thick double coat. These medium sized, energetic dogs are known for their friendly and outgoing personalities, making them wonderful companions for active families. Originally bred for sledding and endurance in cold climates, huskies are intelligent and independent, often displaying a strong prey drive. Proper training and regular exercise are crucial to keep these playful and social animals happy and well adjusted.

Animal Services has a mission to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of people and animals in Wyandotte County.