Meet Nova

Nova, a 4 year old, came to Wayside as a stray. She needed medical care, including vaccinations and a spay surgery. She also needed lots of love to help her happy personality shine.

Your support provides the care they need to heal and find a forever home.

 

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Adopt a waif

Meet Nova

Nova, a 4 year old, came to Wayside as a stray. She needed medical care, including vaccinations and a spay surgery. She also needed lots of love to help her happy personality shine.

Your support provides the care they need to heal and find a forever home.

 

DONATE TODAY
Adopt a waif

Preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus. More than 30,000 pets and people are served annually through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach.

About Us
Join our Foster Care Program
Join our Foster Care Program

Help shelter pets who need a little more time before adoption. Stays are short, and opportunities range from kittens and puppies to adult animals needing a short break.

Become a Wayside Volunteer
Become a Wayside Volunteer

There is no shortage of puppy cuddles, kitten kisses, and tail wags. Learn about the many rewards to volunteering at Wayside Waifs!

Wish List
Collect Items from
our Wish List

From paper towels, to soft dog treats and canned spray cheese, to cat toys – we rely on donations from our Wish List to care for the shelter pets. Host a Wish List drive today!

Youth Education
Youth Education Programs

We believe that empathy can inspire change. Wayside’s youth education programs empower students to positively impact both the humans and animals in our community and beyond.

Waifs of the Week

Wayside Waifs has hundreds of adoptable animals
in our care. Find your best friend today!

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Event Series Puppy Socialization Class

Puppy Socialization Stations

Education & Training Center at Wayside Waifs 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City

Socialize your puppy in a safe and controlled environment! In Wayside Waifs' Puppy Socialization Stations, your puppy will be given the opportunity to explore 10 stations of strategically selected items. […]

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Programs & Resources
Pet Food Pantry

No animal should ever go hungry. Wayside’s pet food pantry supplies pet food to more than 3,000 community pets each year.

Dog Training Classes
Programs & Resources
Dog Training Classes

Does your furry friend need to learn manners? Maybe a little too jumpy or pulls on a leash? Wayside offers a variety of dog training classes for humans and their pets.

Animal Rescue Program
Programs & Resources
Animal Rescue Program

Thousands of animals are rescued from hoarding situations, puppy mills, natural disasters, and over - crowded shelters. Wayside Waifs partners with more than 70 animal welfare organization to help neglected and homeless animals.

Wayside Waifs

3901 Martha Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
816-761-8151

Adoption Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday  & Sunday: 10am - 5pm

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Our Programs and Services

Pet Adoptions     Animal Rescue
Behavior Enrichment     Foster Care Program
Humane Education Programs
Pet Memorial Services

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