Kansas City Pet Project Takeover Will Cost MILLIONS

Background . . .

This move started to gain traction following longstanding complaints about lackluster service and then a poor guy was mauled to death by a pack of wild pit bulls.  

The costs are huge but probably worth it when we consider that we're all going to regret it if a youngster is hurt by one of the many wild doggies roaming this town as the weather get warmer.

For now, here's a peek at the price tag . . . 

The cost of transition efforts is estimated to be $500,000, which covers hiring staff and buying equipment. Combined cost of all contractor and city-provided services would be $3.4 million during the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year.

According to the Kansas City Pet Project, transitioning services back to the city would not only increase cost but risk losing progress.

KC Pet Project reports city-run animal services would cost $596,000 more to operate annually. This comes at a time when the shelter is seeing its highest number of pets. It is overcapacity with 300 dogs.

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Kansas City Council looking to take over animal control services as KC Pet Project sees record intake

City council introduced an ordinance Thursday that would transfer animal control operations from the KC Pet Project to the city's Neighborhood Services Department.