KC Humane Society seeking donations after flood at cat shelter. How you can help
The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City is seeking donations after record-breaking rain on Wednesday night left it flooded in up to two inches of standing water.
Kansas City received 2.78 inches of rain on Wednesday, more than double the previous daily record, according to the National Weather Service.
The Humane Society’s cat shelter experienced the most flooding, according to a Facebook post from the society. The Humane Society said the cat shelter is closed until further notice due to the flooding. Sydney Mollentine, the shelter’s president and CEO, told The Star the shelter will remain closed until staff can ensure there is no mold or repairs that need to happen to make it safe for humans and animals.
No animals were harmed in the flooding, according to the post. Mollentine also said the dog shelter will remain open.
Humane Society seeking donations for repairs
Flooding is not covered by the Humane Society’s insurance, so it is seeking donations to pay for the repairs. Mollentine told The Star that an event like this can be catastrophic for any nonprofit and its ability to financially recover.
She said the shelter is still waiting to hear how severe the damage is from the water restoration company.
“We are seeking HELP as every dollar we spend on repairs takes away from our mission of truly being able to help the animals and people within our community,” the Humane Society’s Facebook post reads.
People can donate through the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City Facebook page. They can also donate directly on their website. The shelter is also seeking people who are willing to help make repairs, according to the post.
“As the only animal shelter and public-facing affordable care clinic in Kansas City, that serves over 14,000 pets annually, what we really need are financial contributions and support from our community members,” Mollentine said in a statement.
This story was originally published July 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM.
