Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary

Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary At Shep's Place, we find old dogs who have gone unadopted in KC shelters, and give them a home.

Shep's Place is a home for abandoned senior dogs from the KC area, who have gone unadopted in shelters or rescues. We are a 501c3 charitable organization staffed entirely by volunteers. Our facility is a refurbished house in Independence, MO, where the dogs roam freely.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. We hope you enjoyed your day as much as Lily enjoyed her pup cup!

06/11/2026

* Lily of the (Spring Branch) Valley *

On Tuesday, we took a 5 minute drive to Independence Animal Services to meet Lily. She is a 14-year-old chihuahua who was found as a stray. She is very sweet and affectionate, and despite what the video shows, loves to be picked up and held. She will be a perfect companion for someone.

06/10/2026

Sheba may be a senior, but nobody told her that. 💕 Full of love, full of energy, and soaking up every minute of her massage. Age is just a number when your spirit shines this bright. 🐾✨

This sweet shelter girl is proof that rescue dogs have so much love to give, no matter their age. ❤️

06/09/2026

* Everyone Knows It’s Windy *

Yesterday, Windy “with an I” moved to Shep’s. She is a 9 year old pit mix who was found as a stray, covered with hundreds of tick bites. She was fortunate to end up at Stover Animal Shelter, where Linda the foster nursed her back to health. She is *the sweetest* girl; our staff have already fallen in love with her. She is a snuggly couch potato. Welcome, Windy!

* Casper Ghosts Cancer, Finds a New Haunt *Casper, the friendly pup, was adopted this week! It was a dream ending to a ...
06/04/2026

* Casper Ghosts Cancer, Finds a New Haunt *

Casper, the friendly pup, was adopted this week! It was a dream ending to a long medical struggle.

When Casper arrived in February, we knew he had recurring ear infections. His left ear bothered him especially, and had some discharge, so in March our vets cleaned it out and had it cultured. They prescribed him a special compound ear medicine, and assumed it would clear up.

It did not. By April, he was crying and screaming whenever someone touched his ear. On April 6, he had a CT scan, which showed his ear canal was blocked by a mass. On April 28, he had Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Surgery at Blue Springs Animal Hospital and Pet Resort. They removed a 1-inch-wide tumor from his ear, which turned out to be cancerous. Fortunately, they were able to get nearly all of it. Casper recovered quickly, and was much healthier and happier. Within weeks, we had multiple adoption applications.

Of course, there is always the chance the cancer could return, but dogs typically live for 3-5 years after TECA, which is a typical life expectancy for any senior dog. We were honest with adopters about his health issues. Happily, we found a couple who were excited to add Casper to their home. It was the best possible outcome to his ordeal.

We are so happy that Casper found his second chance, and that his golden years will be comfortable and filled with love. Second chances can be expensive, however. His medical bills came to around $7,000. Though totally worth it, we still would have been hard-pressed to afford it without a generous grant from the The Grey Muzzle Organization. We are deeply grateful to GMO for giving us the means to take care of Casper, returning him to health and preparing him for adoption. Casper’s happy ending is largely due to Grey Muzzle, and we cannot thank them enough.

* The Odd Couple *Last week, big guy Murphy and little gal Sara Jean were adopted together! They may look like an unlik...
06/01/2026

* The Odd Couple *

Last week, big guy Murphy and little gal Sara Jean were adopted together! They may look like an unlikely duo, but we’re so glad they get to be brother and sister. Happy Life, you two!

05/30/2026

A little massage therapy for sweet Major 🐾❤️ Senior dogs deserve all the comfort, love, and gentle care we can give. Grateful to spend time with this handsome guy at Sheps Place Senior Dog Sanctuary.

Thank you Sun Haven Wellness for giving our senior pups massages and helping improve their wellbeing today. They really ...
05/30/2026

Thank you Sun Haven Wellness for giving our senior pups massages and helping improve their wellbeing today. They really seemed to enjoy it!

05/29/2026

* Our First Grammy 🏆 *
Our newest resident is a 12-year-old pittie named Grammy, who spent the last month at KC Pet Project. She is a chill, old girl who mostly keeps to herself. Her favorite thing is her bed! She is just the right speed to fit in perfectly at Shep’s. Welcome, Grammy!

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17012 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO
64056

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