Animal Shelters in Kansas City

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A Home is the Greatest Gift

Unlike other animal shelters in Kansas City and Wichita, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary opens its doors to all animals in need. Age, health conditions, behavior—none of these are problems for us. We make sure that every animal goes to the right location so they can receive the specialized care they need.

Not Your Average Shelter

It doesn’t matter to us whether an animal is chronically ill, afraid to trust, or all the way across the country. We’ll do everything we can to get dogs, cats, and other pets the care they need and the love they deserve.

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Our Past Rescues

  • This organization is the absolute best! They go above and beyond and work tirelessly to help these animals in need. There are way more animals needing rescued than there are people and…

    Metal M.

  • We adopted our Newman in May 2021 from Always and Furever. I had followed their page for a while and was touched how they work to find every animal that comes into…

    Allison B.

  • Always and Forever is top tier when it comes to rescue!! I have been volunteering since I lost my job in March. I needed something to lift my spirits and this place…

    Meagan S.

  • This amazing rescue saves dogs, cats, and people every day. They help animals that others have hurt or abandoned. Operating solely on donations, their mission is supported worldwide. I traveled from Delaware…

    Sally S.

  • I have been a foster for A&F as well as adopted my sweet dog from them. I can honestly say the adoption process was seamless. They perform a background check on the…

    Jenna P.

  • I cannot thank this wonderful sanctuary enough! These people make an incredible difference in animals lives that they save from all over the area. Most of the dogs/cats are in terrible shape…

    Mindy S.

  • Highest level care and kindness available for rescues. We got our senior pup here and are so very thankful for the work they do. They live their mission and vision in their…

    Kimberly D.

  • This animal rescue is amazing! The love and care they have for animals is the gold standard. The people at this rescue have the animals best interest at heart and always do…

    Sandra Vavalle

  • I adopted a puppy one year ago from this rescue. As time went on, I discovered that the puppy was not a good fit for me. A&F provided so much support to…

    Joyce G.

  • I have adopted 3 dogs from this rescue. Always and Furever always puts the animals' welfare first and foremost. For them it's never about money and financial gain but is always about…

    Kathy H.

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