The Humane Society has already begun to see the benefits of a new beautification program called Trees for Pets. Similar to Bricks for Pets, Trees for Pets allows individuals to donate a tree with a $100 gift as a personalized memorial to their pets, family members or loved ones and have it planted on the Humane Society's grounds.
 
Humane Society volunteer Ricky Setticase set the program in motion with help from Heath Piersel, owner of Gecko Landscape Creations and Humane Society Loyal Friends Donor.
 
Kokopelli Nursery donated two frontier elms, one patmore ash, one multi sweetgum and one October glory maple to kickstart the program.       

We'd like to plant five trees every spring and fall for a total of 10 trees a year. Due to the generosity of Gecko Landscape Creations and Kokopelli Nursery, 100% of your donation will benefit the animals we serve.  
 
In addition to the supplies and labor provided by Gecko Landscape Creations and Kokopelli Nursery, other local businesses have made donations as well. Farmers Insurance, Lawn and Landscape Solution, Johnson County Topsoil and the Earl May Store have all played some role in making Trees for Pets a reality.
 
If you would like to purchase a memorial tree in honor of a loved one or pet, contact Robin Rowland at 913-596-1000 x 14 or send an email.