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Posted on: March 9, 2020

Merriam Police Use New Lost and Found Pet Service Provider

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The Merriam Police Department is excited to announce its new partnership with Melissa’s Menagerie’s Second Chances. Melissa’s Menagerie’s Second Chances will work with the public and the police department to provide our community with lost and found pet services.

Found a dog in Merriam? Contact Merriam police at 913-322-5560 during business hours or dispatch at 913-782-0720 after hours. Lost a dog in Merriam? Contact Melissa’s Menagerie’s Second Chances at 913-364-1822.

The Merriam Police Department is not accepting any stray cats for impound, but officers can help you attempt to locate the owner of a lost cat.

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Posted on: November 7, 2017
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Merriam Wins National Award for Finance Report

Posted on: October 19, 2017
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Large-Item and Curbside Leaf Pickup Available to Merriam Residents

Posted on: October 10, 2017
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New Online Burn Permit Application

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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Merriam Hosts Inaugural Pickleball Festival

Posted on: September 29, 2017
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New Sidewalks to Bridge Merriam Residents with City Amenities

Posted on: September 25, 2017
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You Can Help Overland Park Fire Department Save Lives

Posted on: September 20, 2017
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Merriam Voters Approve New Community Center

Posted on: September 15, 2017
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6-Year-Old Wins Merriam Park Passport Program

Posted on: August 30, 2017
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Community Center Mail-In Vote

Posted on: June 28, 2017
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Join Team Merriam: Check out new job openings!

Posted on: March 27, 2017
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Work begins on Shawnee Mission Parkway bridge over railroad tracks in March

Posted on: March 3, 2017
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Brian Knaff selected as Ward 2 council member

Posted on: February 28, 2017
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2016 Year-in-Review video now online

Posted on: February 14, 2017
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Final Parks Facilities Master Plan released after Council presentation

Posted on: January 9, 2017
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Merriam Police officers honored with awards of valor

Posted on: November 21, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions: Parks Facilities Master Plan

Posted on: October 28, 2016
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Police officers participate in low-light training exercise

Posted on: October 26, 2016
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Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan news

Posted on: September 21, 2016