Aspen (AO36606) - Labrador Retriever Dog for Adoption in Kansas City, Kansas

Meet ASPEN this Sunday at our shelter! No appointment needed!

WEEKEND SHELTER HOURS FOR ADOPTIONS:
SATURDAY, MAY 30: CLOSED (Visit our pet adoption events!)
SUNDAY, MAY 31: OPEN 10AM - 3PM, NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

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

WEEKEND ADOPTION EVENTS:
SATURDAY, MAY 30 from 12-3PM: 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, MAY 30 from 12-3PM: DOG ADOPTION EVENT at the OLATHE PETSMART at 119th & Strang Line with volunteers from Heart of America Humane Society. We'll have several wonderful dogs there looking for homes!

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ASPEN is a gentle, sweet natured boy who's looking for a loving home where he'll feel safe. Aspen is a shy guy and needs help to overcome his fears.

We rescued Aspen from a hoarding situation where 30 Lab mixes had been abandoned in a house after the tenants moved out. We don't know how long these poor dogs had been left alone to fend for themselves. We've included one photo showing some of the dogs in the house. You can see more photos posted May 23 on our Friends of KCK Animal Services facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofKCKAS/

Aspen has already warmed up to our staff and his tail wags when he sees one of his new human friends-- it is so sweet! He's beginning to explore. He'll need training to learn to walk on a leash, but we know he'll conquer that fear if given time and encouragement.

Having another dog in the home would be comforting for Aspen and help him learn to trust by example.

We've already witnessed a lot of progress in the short time we've had Aspen, and with time and patience he will be such a great companion and so devoted to his new family.

Aspen is 4 years old and he weighs 52 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 Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.

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