These types of games offer the escape without the stress of a high-stakes adventure or waves of zombies coming after you ... you take on the role of adorable animals and build your town.

describes as the "cutest competition of the year" is returning soon for its 21st edition ... of the rescues and shelters that help find animals their forever homes," Warner Bros.

And so, this week Kansas City comes full circle in our sordid journey with animal control.