KC Pet Project’s Animal Services Division discovered the abandoned children Wednesday evening while responding to a call about a loose dog. Officers found the dog, which had just given birth, running loose and took it to a shelter. Upon returning to the home later, officers found the small children left alone and contacted the Children’s Department. It was explained that the children were hungry and did not know when their parents or guardians would return. KC Pet Project believes the children unintentionally let the dogs escape because they are unable to care for themselves. “This situation shows that our work in animal welfare often falls short of our community.” “It brings to light deep issues and reminds us that the work of our police officers is more than just animal protection. Solve animal problems to help those in our communities too.” KC Pet Project said. It is unclear where in Kansas City the call was made.
Kansas City, Missouri —
KC Pet Project’s Animal Services Division discovered the abandoned children Wednesday evening when they responded to a call about a loose dog.
Officers found the dog, which had just given birth, running loose and took it to a shelter.
Officers then returned to the home, found the young children left alone, and alerted the children’s division.
The children were hungry and did not know when their parents or guardians would return.
KC Pet Project believes that children unintentionally let dogs run away because they are unable to care for themselves or their pets.
Officers reunited the dog with the puppies and made sure the children received the help they needed.
KC Pet Project said: “This situation means that our work in animal welfare often reveals deeper issues in our communities, and that our staff’s work goes beyond just animal issues to support our communities.” “It’s a reminder that it also extends to helping people in society.”
It’s unclear where in Kansas City the call was made.
