Wayside Waifs

Wayside Waifs Wayside is a nonprofit animal welfare org. preparing pets & people for the bond of their lives. These are special hours the week of April 17-22, 2023
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There's no better place to spend Valentine's Day than Wayside Waifs. Find your one-and-only furry Valentine today until ...
02/14/2025

There's no better place to spend Valentine's Day than Wayside Waifs. Find your one-and-only furry Valentine today until 7pm or this weekend 10am-5pm.

True love awaits - see more Valentines here: https://waysidewaifs.org/adopt-a-pet/adopt-a-cat/

Looking for that pawsome forever Valentine? We can help! Visit our campus today 11am - 7pm or this weekend 10am - 5pm an...
02/14/2025

Looking for that pawsome forever Valentine? We can help! Visit our campus today 11am - 7pm or this weekend 10am - 5pm and we'll help you find your purr-fect match.

See all our Valentines here: https://waysidewaifs.org/adopt-a-pet/

Are you looking for a team building experience for your corporate group? Contact us! We love having our corporate volunt...
02/13/2025

Are you looking for a team building experience for your corporate group? Contact us! We love having our corporate volunteer groups out to show them what we do and have some extra help! Contact Garett at [email protected]

Interested in reading to our dogs and cats at Wayside Waifs? Join our self-guided Reading Program. After attending a Vol...
02/13/2025

Interested in reading to our dogs and cats at Wayside Waifs? Join our self-guided Reading Program. After attending a Volunteer Information Session, sign up for a Reading Program. Orientation to learn about how your and your family can help our Waifs relax and get comfortable with having people outside of their kennels by reading to them.

Bonus: kids can also work on their reading skills to a non-judgmental listener! Orientations are offered monthly.

Sign-up for orientation here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1838196422

New puppy? Check out our new class! Puppy Preschool is composed of 6, 40-minute sessions and is designed with socializat...
02/13/2025

New puppy? Check out our new class!

Puppy Preschool is composed of 6, 40-minute sessions and is designed with socialization in mind! This class focuses on socialization, desensitization to common noises, movements, and textures, and puppy play Bring your puppies to learn in a safe environment and help encourage a lifetime of good behavior.

Ages 8-15 weeks with age-appropriate vaccinations.

Register here: https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/behavior-training/

The purrfect cuddle puddle on a cold winters night.
02/13/2025

The purrfect cuddle puddle on a cold winters night.

Do I like snow? YESSSSS 🐾🐾 Pit-rick Swayze
02/12/2025

Do I like snow? YESSSSS 🐾🐾 Pit-rick Swayze

Wayside Waifs is committed to preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives. We do that in a multitude of ways, ...
02/12/2025

Wayside Waifs is committed to preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives. We do that in a multitude of ways, one of which is collaborating with and supporting the community. As a part of our commitment, we are conducting a community needs assessment to guide the development of our new Community Outreach Department.

We'd love for you to play a part in in our assessment by participating in our Pet Resource Survey. Your feedback will play a vital role in identifying the services and support that matter most to our community and their beloved pets. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for pets and people.

Use this link to take the survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/kEW6MD9X5c

Wayside is closed today. Remember to limit outside breaks for your pets. Also, snow and ice can be painful in their paws...
02/12/2025

Wayside is closed today.

Remember to limit outside breaks for your pets. Also, snow and ice can be painful in their paws, be sure to
clean out between their toes. 🐾🐾

 “Thanks for checking in. We are still working on potty training, but he has settled in very nicely. The dog that wanted...
02/12/2025



“Thanks for checking in. We are still working on potty training, but he has settled in very nicely. The dog that wanted to be outside all the time now has to be forced out because he’s finally comfortable (and bulldogs are stubborn).

He’s just such an amazing, sweet boy. We love him so much already!”
❤️❤️

Did you know Wayside has a podcast? Wayside Tails is a podcast all about practicing compassion with people and animals! ...
02/11/2025

Did you know Wayside has a podcast? Wayside Tails is a podcast all about practicing compassion with people and animals! Hosted by Humane Educator Margaret, this podcast isn’t just for animal lovers – it’s also for educators, students, and folks who want to learn more about the importance of empathy, kindness, and compassion.

Listen in as Margaret explores the world of animal care and talks to the people who make it happen! Wayside Tails is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and iHeartradio Podcasts. Click the link below to experience it!

https://open.spotify.com/show/0susSEiwxsARE8SsTRidpm?si=e26c34d3b93a44ba&nd=1&dlsi=dcff8d9d1f424bdb&fbclid=IwY2xjawIYiTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQR9U8ZKwERpiA9ZScex-eW0yRqLgk63ZiMxqXpcvZjT8TkqsT2xgyv7TQ_aem_B-jaCrwv3w0sFexMjGZcWg

Congratulations to these shelter pets who found forever homes! Keep us updated on your life adventures together!
02/11/2025

Congratulations to these shelter pets who found forever homes! Keep us updated on your life adventures together!

TRIGGER WARNING: the following photos may cause you to want to snuggle a puppy immediately.If you saw our post yesterday...
02/11/2025

TRIGGER WARNING: the following photos may cause you to want to snuggle a puppy immediately.

If you saw our post yesterday, you know we have A LOT of puppies at Wayside Waifs. These darlings are ready for adoption and a lifetime of love and adventure. Meet them today 11am-7pm.

Learn more about them and see more cute photos on our website: https://waysidewaifs.org/adopt-a-pet/adopt/

Tail wags and purrs to our friends from Hill’s Pet Nutrition for spending their corporate volunteer day with us. We aPUR...
02/11/2025

Tail wags and purrs to our friends from Hill’s Pet Nutrition for spending their corporate volunteer day with us. We aPURReciate you!

Want to book your corporate group? Contact [email protected]

Check out this FREE new seminar! Basics of Dog Training SeminarJoin us for this free one-hour seminar about all things d...
02/10/2025

Check out this FREE new seminar!

Basics of Dog Training Seminar
Join us for this free one-hour seminar about all things dog training! We'll take a deep dive into how we train dogs and why we train them that way! Learn what science has to say about dog training and see how we can meet our dogs where they're at to improve our relationship. This seminar includes instruction on training a few basic commands as well! This is a one-time seminar for humans only- no dogs.

Class is free with a suggested $10 donation. The next one is week on February 13!

Sign up on our website: https://waysidewaifspublictrainingscheduling.as.me/schedule/c0d927fe?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXRH1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQETfnO0rjmUfgrY9afXBKMWGnmsDypZim0YRQUDnwcS2hhbLBH2qTfUEw_aem_FVae9e86KpeiHdfezMDkSg

Love animals and looking for a way to make a difference and feel inspired? We'd love to have become a Wayside Volunteer....
02/10/2025

Love animals and looking for a way to make a difference and feel inspired? We'd love to have become a Wayside Volunteer. You’ll get to meet other animal lovers and enjoy unlimited cuddles, tummy rubs, and purrs!

We have info sessions coming up!
Learn more and sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4da5ae2fa2fe3-wayside1

49 puppies - yes - 49 puppies are ready for forever homes! Visit our Pet Adoption Center Tuesday-Friday 11am-7pm or this...
02/10/2025

49 puppies - yes - 49 puppies are ready for forever homes! Visit our Pet Adoption Center Tuesday-Friday 11am-7pm or this weekend 10am-5pm and experience the puppy palooza for yourself!

All puppies have age appropriate vaccinations, are spay/neutered, microchipped, happy, healthy, and ready for a lifetime of love and snuggles! Meet your bestie this week at Wayside Waifs!

See more cuteness on our website https://waysidewaifs.org/adopt-a-pet/adopt/

Calling all Girl Scouts! Did you know you can earn your Girl Scout Pet Badge with an exciting adventure at Wayside Waifs...
02/10/2025

Calling all Girl Scouts! Did you know you can earn your Girl Scout Pet Badge with an exciting adventure at Wayside Waifs? You’ll discover the ins and outs of pet care and animal welfare! Engage in fun activities like touring the shelter, creating enrichment toys, and participating in interactive games that teach responsibility and compassion for pets.

This educational program not only helps you earn your badge but also gives you the chance to see shelter animals and make a positive impact through projects like reading to the animals and making treats or toys.

Learn more on our website: https://waysidewaifs.org/progra.../youth-education-programs/

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3901 Martha Truman Road
Kansas City, MO
64137

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18167618151

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Find Your New Best Friend at Wayside Waifs!

Wayside Waifs is a not-for-profit animal shelter whose mission is to prepare pets and people for the bond of their lives. Wayside Waifs is Kansas City's largest no-kill pet adoption campus. For more than 76 years Wayside has provided safe rescue, life-saving medical care, behavior modification, safe shelter, nutritious food, and love to more than 6,000 abandoned, abused and homeless pets each year. Wayside’s programs and services are funded through 100% donor support, and we do not receive any government funding.