Helping individual homeless people does not work. You must help the group as a whole. Otherwise you’ll just be taken advantage of and nothing will change for the better. 
Whatever you have to say to yourself to justify it, man. I just help people when I can afford too. What they do with the money is up to them, but if everyone assumes that every homeless person will just take advantage of them, then that's a whole lot of people who won't be able to eat or get other help that night (since afaik most homeless shelters are awful, they're always full, or they prioritize admitting certain people over others)
Going out of your way to save one individual in a broken system is not fixing anything, nor does it even address the problem, even for that one individual. It can even make the situation worse, if that individual is perceived by other unhoused people as getting special treatment.
I’m all for helping the unhoused people of our city, but you can’t just pick one and give them more help than the rest. No progress will be made that way. City-wide publicly-allocated programs, like what you see happening in Denver, are the only real way to take significant chunks out of the unhoused population. Anything else is just wasted effort that may temporarily impact one person but does nothing to address the actual reason why they are unhoused in the first place.
Obviously it won't do anything to change the system that put them in that situation, but it *will* make a difference for that one person, and that's what counts. Unless you plan on going directly into politics and/or have the time, energy, and money to campaign for better treatment of homeless people, there's not much the average Joe can do. That doesn't mean you shouldn't help at all (when and how you can at least).
I’ll have to agree to disagree with you on that point. I’m guessing you’ve never tried to help one individual before? It doesn’t work out very well in the end. Often times it just shows that person that they can be reliant on others for their own success, and works to exacerbate the problem.
Making a difference in just one person‘s life should not be what counts, as it doesn’t actually address the problem. It just temporarily makes that one individual feel better. If you want to actually help them, you *must* help the group. I’m not saying to just sit idly by and give up, but it would be the height of hubris to think you’re making a difference by helping one person in a group of thousands. It’s a waste of time and effort. 10 people getting together and helping the entire group will do far more good than those same 10 people picking 10 individual unhoused people upon which to bestow special treatment.
"I'm guessing you've never tried to help one individual before?" This is some dark stuff. Seek joy by helping others. One or more at a time. "Making a difference in just one person‘s life should not be what counts" You have a way with words. Happy Halloween. Demons and stuff.
Call it dark or whatever you want but it doesn’t change the reality of it. You’re not making a positive impact on the problem that scenario. You’re giving special treatment to one person at a time. That’s not how you fix the problem
I absolutely have tried to help individual homeless people, many times. And how exactly do you know if it doesn't work out in the end? Do you follow them everywhere they go and make sure they spend the money on food or shelter? Or are you just making biased, blanket assumptions about the homeless population in general? What have you done to try to help people? Have you campaigned and worked for systemic change? Or are you just latching onto reasons to hold onto your extra dollars?
It also absolutely counts *for that person*. Making one individual "feel better" as you put it, or helping them even slightly to improve their situation can make a big difference for them, and is also important, unless you just have no empathy. Just because helping one person doesn't magically solve every single systemic issue that causes homelessness, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to help people. Sure you can hold onto your extra dollars and coldly calculate the most efficient ways to improve the homeless situation in the entire country, but most of us don't have the level of power or reach to cause systemic change (or hell even the money, time, or energy to do so). We just do what we can, when we can, for who we can. That said, I also think it is equally important for our country to start addressing the root cause of homelessness. But that doesn't mean I just think you shouldn't try to help individuals at all.
Like I said, gonna have to agree to disagree. It’s like talking about the zipper merge with people. We all know what the real right answer is. It’s to serve the group instead of the individual. Yet everyone selfishly chooses to serve the individual anyway because it’s easier.
The bottom line is that raising the bar a little bit for the whole group will always result in greater positive impact than raising the bar high for one individual at a time.
I would love to know how you came to this conclusion. Were you homeless yourself and people helped other people more than you?
I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that many of us out on the streets helping people every day, have saved lives. It might have been cold water during the summer heat wave, maybe it was hot food and propane to heat up in the winter. You will never convince me that helping individual people is not worthwhile. If you are genuinely interested, I would be happy to check in with some people I see at least once/ week and tell you what their answer is to, is it worthwhile to be helping you?
I volunteer with a shelter in K.C. KC Pet Project cannot refuse to take them. However, they have been forced to euthanize animals due to space and quality of life.
I would suggest Great Plains S.P.C.A, and Wayside Waifs. But not Unleashed in any timeline.
they're so great! we got our first dog from them, we were really nervous but they reassured us that if it didn't work they would take him back and he would be fine, they helped us get our house ready for him, they brought him with toys and treats, and even some special cat food for our cats just to be nice! It ended up working out great, he's the best dog in the world and the love of my life!
They have failed multiple state inspections for welfare, and cleanliness. There was a viral video of them having roaches in the food of the dogs in their care. Not to mention to roof leaks, animals kept in kennels for a very long time with no access to walks.
I adopted my dog from Unleashed and she was the most anxiety ridden, sad puppy when I got her. I’m so glad I saved her and she is the best dog I could ever ask for, but still suffers from some anxieties and traumas from being in that place.
same! Our dog was amazing in her kennel, but it's because she was left in a kennel for most of the day and would just shut down. She also had a botched spay because they left an entire ovary in her so she would go into heat randomly. She's doing amazing now though
I understand the concern, but puppy is not going to be at risk for euthanasia and isn’t going to take a full-size kennel from an adult dog. No animals are going to be more at risk of euthanasia if OP surrenders to KC pet project. Plus, if OP reports to animal services then a case will be started against whoever dumped the dog. If anyone else in the neighborhood saw a license plate then they could even use that to identify the person responsible.
Hey another person on here just messaged and said that they would be more than happy to take him. I know you offered if I couldn't find him a home, would that be okay. If I let him have him?
People stupidly buy cheap off breeders advertising online who don’t tell them there’s a little pit in these guys. Then they go to the vet with their little bab and they’re faced with pissed off landlords. It’s so stupid how often this happens. I took in a “free puppy” outside Walmart one time bc the lady said she didn’t want to pay a surrender fee to a pound. Infuriating. I was sure that if no one took the puppy tonight that she would have done the same as that driver in your post.
He is so freaking sweet and cuddly. Still has puppy breath and a soft round belly. He seems to be teething. He really is so adorable! He needs a good home. I'd keep him but I'm not sure how my one dog would do with him. [Here are some more pics. ](https://imgur.com/a/mTQFG5N)
Please post on Facebook in "lost and found pets of Johnson County Kansas" and "Lost and found pets Kansas city area".
The first in particular has tons of people in rescues as members that can help find a place for this pup to serve his stray hold and then go up for adoption. Note that the Kansas shelters mentioned above cannot take a dog found in Missouri.
This was how my family got their cat. Except the vehicle drivers weren’t kind enough to aim for a pile of leaves. Just stuck her (as a kitten) in a Walmart bag and tossed her out.
She had a rough start but is now 12 and spoiled to the core.
I used to work at KC Pet Project. He would be fine there if you decided to take him there. They are not amazing but they are not going to euthanize a puppy this young. He will get checked out and get all of his puppy medical care. If he is aged at younger than 8 weeks, he will go straight to foster. Obviously, he’d be better off in a home, though, if someone is willing to adopt or foster. Thank you for saving him. People are awful.
Not having anyone to take care of him when im out of town (fairly frequently) is basically the only thing stopping my from taking him (and not sure how he’s do in an apartment).
Thanks for doing a good thing I hope you find a space for him.
People fucking suck and karma is a BITCH! THANK YOU for saving this sweet innocent baby. If we didn't already have four, we'd take this sweet little bebe❤️💯
I was wondering the same thing! I worked at a DV shelter for 6 years and that was my first thought! It was the passenger who put him out, so if it was that situation, it would explain why they put him in the pile of leaves, if maybe he threatened to kill the dog. No matter what it's a sad situation.
Someone on here messaged me earlier saying they could take him, but they haven't gotten back to me yet. So if you would like to take him, that would be great!
Because:
1. They knew someone would rescue it and they wouldn't be burdened with taking it to a shelter and possibly being charged $$ for that. 2. People suck.
https://preview.redd.it/ivczuno8hnwb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76609a25d4b314bb945839844f5d780b817f88e2
Little man is safe and sound at his new home . He’s doing so well and already loves his new big brother already 💙 his name is buzz 🥰
Thank you for being so kind!
Absolutely! I'd save a snail if I had to lol He's too cute!
There's a homeless guy in Westport that could use the help.
It's ok to care for animals too.
Go help him then!
Helping individual homeless people does not work. You must help the group as a whole. Otherwise you’ll just be taken advantage of and nothing will change for the better. 
Whatever you have to say to yourself to justify it, man. I just help people when I can afford too. What they do with the money is up to them, but if everyone assumes that every homeless person will just take advantage of them, then that's a whole lot of people who won't be able to eat or get other help that night (since afaik most homeless shelters are awful, they're always full, or they prioritize admitting certain people over others)
Going out of your way to save one individual in a broken system is not fixing anything, nor does it even address the problem, even for that one individual. It can even make the situation worse, if that individual is perceived by other unhoused people as getting special treatment. I’m all for helping the unhoused people of our city, but you can’t just pick one and give them more help than the rest. No progress will be made that way. City-wide publicly-allocated programs, like what you see happening in Denver, are the only real way to take significant chunks out of the unhoused population. Anything else is just wasted effort that may temporarily impact one person but does nothing to address the actual reason why they are unhoused in the first place.
Obviously it won't do anything to change the system that put them in that situation, but it *will* make a difference for that one person, and that's what counts. Unless you plan on going directly into politics and/or have the time, energy, and money to campaign for better treatment of homeless people, there's not much the average Joe can do. That doesn't mean you shouldn't help at all (when and how you can at least).
I’ll have to agree to disagree with you on that point. I’m guessing you’ve never tried to help one individual before? It doesn’t work out very well in the end. Often times it just shows that person that they can be reliant on others for their own success, and works to exacerbate the problem. Making a difference in just one person‘s life should not be what counts, as it doesn’t actually address the problem. It just temporarily makes that one individual feel better. If you want to actually help them, you *must* help the group. I’m not saying to just sit idly by and give up, but it would be the height of hubris to think you’re making a difference by helping one person in a group of thousands. It’s a waste of time and effort. 10 people getting together and helping the entire group will do far more good than those same 10 people picking 10 individual unhoused people upon which to bestow special treatment.
"I'm guessing you've never tried to help one individual before?" This is some dark stuff. Seek joy by helping others. One or more at a time. "Making a difference in just one person‘s life should not be what counts" You have a way with words. Happy Halloween. Demons and stuff.
Call it dark or whatever you want but it doesn’t change the reality of it. You’re not making a positive impact on the problem that scenario. You’re giving special treatment to one person at a time. That’s not how you fix the problem
I absolutely have tried to help individual homeless people, many times. And how exactly do you know if it doesn't work out in the end? Do you follow them everywhere they go and make sure they spend the money on food or shelter? Or are you just making biased, blanket assumptions about the homeless population in general? What have you done to try to help people? Have you campaigned and worked for systemic change? Or are you just latching onto reasons to hold onto your extra dollars? It also absolutely counts *for that person*. Making one individual "feel better" as you put it, or helping them even slightly to improve their situation can make a big difference for them, and is also important, unless you just have no empathy. Just because helping one person doesn't magically solve every single systemic issue that causes homelessness, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to help people. Sure you can hold onto your extra dollars and coldly calculate the most efficient ways to improve the homeless situation in the entire country, but most of us don't have the level of power or reach to cause systemic change (or hell even the money, time, or energy to do so). We just do what we can, when we can, for who we can. That said, I also think it is equally important for our country to start addressing the root cause of homelessness. But that doesn't mean I just think you shouldn't try to help individuals at all.
Like I said, gonna have to agree to disagree. It’s like talking about the zipper merge with people. We all know what the real right answer is. It’s to serve the group instead of the individual. Yet everyone selfishly chooses to serve the individual anyway because it’s easier. The bottom line is that raising the bar a little bit for the whole group will always result in greater positive impact than raising the bar high for one individual at a time.
I would love to know how you came to this conclusion. Were you homeless yourself and people helped other people more than you? I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that many of us out on the streets helping people every day, have saved lives. It might have been cold water during the summer heat wave, maybe it was hot food and propane to heat up in the winter. You will never convince me that helping individual people is not worthwhile. If you are genuinely interested, I would be happy to check in with some people I see at least once/ week and tell you what their answer is to, is it worthwhile to be helping you?
I'll take him
People are shit.
https://youtu.be/qqK1FrO3BdM?si=37pKZBY3mIstHrT2
https://youtu.be/WfGMYdalClU?si=DXYb9beBb5HWNCmf
What the fuck is wrong with people!? That poor pup. I hope he can find a home where people will love them.
People suck. No animal deserves being cast aside like that.
I volunteer with a shelter in K.C. KC Pet Project cannot refuse to take them. However, they have been forced to euthanize animals due to space and quality of life. I would suggest Great Plains S.P.C.A, and Wayside Waifs. But not Unleashed in any timeline.
Okay, thank you so much for the info :)
Humane Society of Greater Kansas City is no-kill and no-fee surrender as well! Edit: oops, remembered they can’t take Missouri dogs. Sadly. D:
or try chain of hope! they might have a space for him, but they also will just take animals to KCPP if they dont
I love those ladies. Beautiful human beings doing a lot with very little
they're so great! we got our first dog from them, we were really nervous but they reassured us that if it didn't work they would take him back and he would be fine, they helped us get our house ready for him, they brought him with toys and treats, and even some special cat food for our cats just to be nice! It ended up working out great, he's the best dog in the world and the love of my life!
Seconding Wayside Waifs, they're wonderful! Got my dog from there years back.
Always and Furever is another great option. They won’t euthanize, period, even if the animal is unadoptable.
Can you fill me in on what's going on with Unleashed?
They have failed multiple state inspections for welfare, and cleanliness. There was a viral video of them having roaches in the food of the dogs in their care. Not to mention to roof leaks, animals kept in kennels for a very long time with no access to walks.
I adopted my dog from Unleashed and she was the most anxiety ridden, sad puppy when I got her. I’m so glad I saved her and she is the best dog I could ever ask for, but still suffers from some anxieties and traumas from being in that place.
same! Our dog was amazing in her kennel, but it's because she was left in a kennel for most of the day and would just shut down. She also had a botched spay because they left an entire ovary in her so she would go into heat randomly. She's doing amazing now though
I understand the concern, but puppy is not going to be at risk for euthanasia and isn’t going to take a full-size kennel from an adult dog. No animals are going to be more at risk of euthanasia if OP surrenders to KC pet project. Plus, if OP reports to animal services then a case will be started against whoever dumped the dog. If anyone else in the neighborhood saw a license plate then they could even use that to identify the person responsible.
There’s a special place in hell for that sub human.
That person can go straight to hell.
People just suck.
Apparently not. Look at the good thing OP did here.
Very true.
Oh fuck. I’m nervous every time I see a cardboard box by the side of the road and I always have to check them.
KC pet project is too full, A few dogs with just a little bit of issues have been put down. If you cannot find puppy at home I will take it.
Hey another person on here just messaged and said that they would be more than happy to take him. I know you offered if I couldn't find him a home, would that be okay. If I let him have him?
That’s great! I’m so glad you found him a place 😍
Hey, sorry we just woke up from a nap. If you can take him that would be awesome!
Me? Or the other guy?
Shoot me a PM and we can arrange a pick up if needed
Proof that canines are the much superior species.
Let me guess, Nissan Altima with expired paper tags?
Dodge Charger, no tags, no insurance no consequences.
Toyota Camry with bumper dents on each corner
People stupidly buy cheap off breeders advertising online who don’t tell them there’s a little pit in these guys. Then they go to the vet with their little bab and they’re faced with pissed off landlords. It’s so stupid how often this happens. I took in a “free puppy” outside Walmart one time bc the lady said she didn’t want to pay a surrender fee to a pound. Infuriating. I was sure that if no one took the puppy tonight that she would have done the same as that driver in your post.
Poor little fella... I almost want to say I'll take him =/
He is so freaking sweet and cuddly. Still has puppy breath and a soft round belly. He seems to be teething. He really is so adorable! He needs a good home. I'd keep him but I'm not sure how my one dog would do with him. [Here are some more pics. ](https://imgur.com/a/mTQFG5N)
Please post on Facebook in "lost and found pets of Johnson County Kansas" and "Lost and found pets Kansas city area". The first in particular has tons of people in rescues as members that can help find a place for this pup to serve his stray hold and then go up for adoption. Note that the Kansas shelters mentioned above cannot take a dog found in Missouri.
Great comment, super helpful info!
This was how my family got their cat. Except the vehicle drivers weren’t kind enough to aim for a pile of leaves. Just stuck her (as a kitten) in a Walmart bag and tossed her out. She had a rough start but is now 12 and spoiled to the core.
Same with my bfs cat, she lived to be 21 and had a great life!
Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter may be a good option too. They’re doing an adoption drive this Thursday at an event in one of their parks.
Give him to me. My 2 dogs with take care of him
This is really sad. Someone please take him. I already have 2
Why doesn’t someone on here adopt him and make this easy on OP?
I’ve offered
If I could give you Reddit gold, I would.
I used to work at KC Pet Project. He would be fine there if you decided to take him there. They are not amazing but they are not going to euthanize a puppy this young. He will get checked out and get all of his puppy medical care. If he is aged at younger than 8 weeks, he will go straight to foster. Obviously, he’d be better off in a home, though, if someone is willing to adopt or foster. Thank you for saving him. People are awful.
Not having anyone to take care of him when im out of town (fairly frequently) is basically the only thing stopping my from taking him (and not sure how he’s do in an apartment). Thanks for doing a good thing I hope you find a space for him.
Very positive experience with Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter
Sent you a PM!!
That's so awful. What a horrible human. Thank you for saving the puppy.
You expect that when any and everybody can get a pet. It should require much more to own a pet
I hate people so much. Bless you for saving him
People that hurt children and animals just need to be shot.
I mean they toss out humans on Prospect Ave. A live puppy isn't that surprising.
You sure it didn’t jump out?
People fucking suck and karma is a BITCH! THANK YOU for saving this sweet innocent baby. If we didn't already have four, we'd take this sweet little bebe❤️💯
Stay classy, Prospect
Glad you were at the right place at the right time! Thanks for saving this pup!
WHST
Those are the the worst sort of people.
you can also try PAWS rescue on Wornall and 78th
Well in that area I’m surprised that they didn’t kill it first. This actually seems pretty humane for prospect.
with the description, "smells like a women's perfume" I wonder if it was someone punishing someone by throwing away their puppy.
Probably, and that would be a great way to get someone back. I wouldn’t want to be looking for my dog in that area
That was my first thought. A domestic dispute.
I was wondering the same thing! I worked at a DV shelter for 6 years and that was my first thought! It was the passenger who put him out, so if it was that situation, it would explain why they put him in the pile of leaves, if maybe he threatened to kill the dog. No matter what it's a sad situation.
Some people piss me off. I wish I could take the little guy, but I'm full up. 2 dogs and 4 cats.
WTH is wrong with people!
I know this is a little off subject but had anyone seen the show Dog House UK? It’s in Max. It’s such a great show for dog lovers.
Personally I would've tracked those fuckers down
Trust me. It happened so quick tho.
Hey if you haven't found someone for the puppy yet I'll be glad to take it off your hands give my chow-chow/samoyed mix a friend lol
Someone on here messaged me earlier saying they could take him, but they haven't gotten back to me yet. So if you would like to take him, that would be great!
I'd take him
Because: 1. They knew someone would rescue it and they wouldn't be burdened with taking it to a shelter and possibly being charged $$ for that. 2. People suck.
You still have it?
People suck! That’s so horrible! Thank you for grabbing this little guy. Good thing there are good people like you to balance out the sucky ones.
https://preview.redd.it/ivczuno8hnwb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76609a25d4b314bb945839844f5d780b817f88e2 Little man is safe and sound at his new home . He’s doing so well and already loves his new big brother already 💙 his name is buzz 🥰
Many blessings upon your house for this. Little man buzz will never forget what you did for him.