Unleashed Pet Rescue

This has easily been one of the best experiences I have had when it comes to fostering/​adopting. The Unleashed staff are very helpful and are willing to go above and beyond for the fur babes (dogs and Cats). If you are looking for a clean, safe, friendly and caring environment Unleashed is the place for you.

They save many dogs if you’re looking to adopt a shelter dog. No support for foster homes so don’t bother with this place if you’re genuinely looking to foster and not adopt.

Absolutely phenomenal group of people work at this facility. You can really tell that they care about the animals over anything. Please do not pick up your next dog at a puppy mill or breeder that is unethical or unsanitary as this place has so many wonderful dogs available from puppies to adults. They even reach out to the public and allow you to foster animals in your home and help adopt them out.

We went to try to find a new companion for our 5 year old lab mix. After we filled out paperwork and answered some questions, we waited patiently in a room for them to find us a match. They brought us a female pup, lab/Shepard/don’t know what else mix. She was perfect! She let us hold her and cuddle her and play! So, we went home to get our dog to take him there for a meet and greet. They were really busy so the greeting occurred in a side yard. They sniffed each other and then it was love at first sight! We wanted to bring her home, but she was not quite ready yet because she still needed to get fixed. So, we were allowed to foster her for the weekend until she was fixed on Monday. They did a great job making sure it was they perfect match! She has adjusted to our home so well and we couldn’t be happier! Thanks so much to everyone there!

I love this place so much! This shelter saves lives daily, and the girls in charge are some of the most passionate people I’ve ever met. I had the pleasure of fostering a puppy for them. I ended up adopting him and he is the sweetest dog ever!
I would also like to respond to reviewers who are talking about the adoption donations. It is terribly expensive to take a dog and fully vaccinate and spay/​neuter them. If you can’t afford a donation of $ 100 (less than half the average cost to care for a dog and get them ready for adoption) then I would have serious doubts that person would have the means to care for that dog over its lifetime. One trip to the vet for a set of shots is typically double that…

I absolutely adore Unleashed! I have fostered, adopted from and volunteered with this organization. Yes, it is a smaller shelter and I think more than anything that fact alone surprises some people. However, the staff goes absolutely above and beyond to ensure that they make the right match for every pet and family that comes through their doors.
My experience with Unleashed started as a foster. I was wanting to get involved with a rescue that I could really make an impact with. This group relies heavily on their volunteers and foster homes and they appreciate each and every one!
My foster dog came into the rescue with a very slight limp. They immediately scheduled for him to have X-​rays. He ended up needing surgery, and unleashed spared no expense to ensure he had the best care. I was also able to contact the managers at any time day or night for any questions I had during the healing process.
We fell so much in love with our foster during his recovery that we adopted him! I now volunteer as often as I can!
I can’t say enough good things about this wonderful organization. They are making a huge impact on the Kansas City community! If you are looking to add to your family, please consider checking them out! They will help you find the perfect four legged addition! :)

The staff and volunteers truly care about every animal in their care and make sure to put each animal in a home that will be the best fit. They go above and beyond to save as many animals as they can! I have fostered for unleashed and it has been a good experience. The staff was very supportive every step of the fostering experience. I’ve never seen a more dedicated group of people on a mission to save lives!

Great group of girls! Very informative and friendly. I will be back when I’m looking to adopt another fur baby! Their goal was to find the perfect dog for my mom. We were very happy!

I started checking out Unleashed back in January when I found out I’d be moving to Kansas. Just peeking in from time to time to see the dogs posted on the site.
The staff was so so helpful at connecting me to the fosters who were taking care of the dogs I was interested in. They were able to give me lots of information about different personalities and behaviors of the dogs, which ultimately lead me to my little old man, Bugsy.
I love the fact that a major portion of the dogs they shelter are in foster homes to alleviate the stress a shelter living situation can put on a dog. I never once felt pressured to adopt and all the volunteers and fosters I spoke to were more concerned with me being the right fit for the dogs as opposed to just getting one off their hands.
They arranged an after hours pick up since I have odd work hours and the foster mom was very sweet and asked me to email her pictures from time to time.
The adoption «fee» is a donation and they will take any amount within reason. They gave him his shots and heartworm/​flea/​tick meds and his microchip right there when I adopted him.
The fundraisers they do are usually really awesome and out of the norm. I’m wishing them the best in the Rachel Ray 100k adoptathon!
The only things I would look for improvement on is for the mobile site to be a bit more user friendly (I couldn’t see all the posted pictures with the program design.) And I think it would be really nice (and promote better matches) if the staff or fosters could submit notes about the dogs and their personalities and quirks on the actual site.
Thank you for helping me find my sweet little old man and good luck in the 100k challenge!!!

I love Unleashed. I have fostered and volunteered with them for two years now and I have never had any trouble. The staff and other volunteers all have a passion for helping animals. My third dog is a foster fail from Unleashed. I highly recommend stopping by for a visit.

I saw the reviews for this place and was a little nervous but I wanted to check it out for myself.
My boyfriend and I came here just wanting to check out the animal shelters in Kansas City. We were greeted at the door being asked what we were looking for today. We told them smaller dogs that got along with dogs & cats. They immediately brought us to a room and said they would bring out animals that fit our needs. I really enjoyed that aspect since they want you to interact with every animal not just pick on looks. We saw a bunch of dogs and they were all so great. We got to play with them outside and take them on walks. Also see how they interacted with dogs & cats so we could witness ourself.
After being here for 3 hours… We left with a 1 year old corgi mix!!! We have had him for almost a week and we are so in love. We were given all of his paperwork, medical records, shot records, & microchip information.
I really wish they had a bigger facility! It gets really crowded in there. Luckily we came right when it opened but when we left it was packed! They always have puppies & kittens. What I loved was that YOU pick your adoption fee. Obviously it has to be reasonable but it all goes towards donations. Stop by to check it out! I left with a new furry friend.

I gave this establishment (if you can call it that) two stars only for the sheer fact that I actually did meet a small handful of volunteers who actually cared for the animals with all of their heart. If you have passion like that, you can’t be brought down by a crap establishment.
I had been here on several occasions and even responded to an immediate foster placement needed.
First, the times I went there looking to adopt. The staff/​volunteers (most of them, not the few I am excluding) didn’t know much about the animals at the shelter. I said I lived in an apartment and wanted a smaller dog who didn’t make much noise and was calm. I totally understand that they won’t know MUCH about the animals and I know that animals usually behave differently in a shelter, but these people brought me out huge dogs that I, heart-​brokenly, had to turn away due to their size, I knew they wouldn’t be happy with my small quarters and no yard. I also told the staff where I had lived at the time (Overland Park) and they brought me a few pit bulls. I absolutely LOVE pit bulls, but I couldn’t have them in that area. The staff was negligent and didn’t seem to care about the animals nor adopters.
Secondly, I noticed the very urgent need for a foster until they could get a more permanent foster, just to get a few dogs off death row. So, I offered my home. I was not told the size of the dog nor how long I would have it. I said I have a small apartment and can only take him for a few days. So, much to my surprise when a 65lb. dog came hurtling towards me. I love big dogs, don’t get me wrong, but I had NO IDEA that I was going to get one. He also came with medicine that I was supposed to, somehow, make him eat. Better yet, I was supposed to bathe this 65lb baby in my tiny ass apartment tub and I had no dog shampoo and they did not give me any. I took him home without complaining, but then problems started to ensue (which, of course, with any foster, they will arise). The poor thing was stressed out, they gave me zero training on how to calm him or bathe him or feed him the medicine (that he did, indeed, spit out of his food). I have experience with animals, but I’ve never fostered one. They knew that, but did not help with the process. It was a horrible experience and put a bad taste in my mouth.
Lastly, the environment is stressful for animals there. I understand that room may not be great and that it’s better than the animals being euthanized or kept on the streets, but you’d think they’d be able to create better living spaces with the proper care and treatment.
I will not be returning to this shelter.

High stress, loud environment. Staff no nothing about animal behavior. It’s a shame because it seems like they add more to animal negative behavior. I would highly recommend not adopting here. ASPCA is better as they know dog behavior and do not add stress to situations and don’t crest bad animal behavior. The staff here are high stress and loud and create dog non-​stop barking.