Your Gift Saves Lives
Gilligan was rescued from a hoarding situation in rural Kansas. Found living in a ramshakle pen made of sharp metal and wire, he had no food, no water, and no hope. Your gift saves animals like Gilligan. Donate now to rescue more animals like Gilligan and provide the life-saving care they need.
Your Gift Saves Lives
Gilligan was rescued from a hoarding situation in rural Kansas. Found living in a ramshakle pen made of sharp metal and wire, he had no food, no water, and no hope. Your gift saves animals like Gilligan. Donate now to rescue more animals like Gilligan and provide the life-saving care they need.
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 40,000 pets and people will be served this year through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach.
Waifs of the Week
Wayside Waifs has hundreds of adoptable animals
in our care. Find your best friend today!
Events
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Whiskers & Wine at Wayside Waifs
Join us for an evening at the shelter filled with conversation, light appetizers, a brief shelter program, and snuggles from a few furry friends. Guests will also have the option […]
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Virtual Town Hall – Mid-Year “Pupdates”
Curious about what’s next at Wayside? Join us for our second Virtual Waifs Town Hall of 2026 as we share important updates and keep you in the loop. Your feedback […]
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Whiskers & Wine at Wayside Waifs
Join us for an evening at the shelter filled with conversation, light appetizers, a brief shelter program, and snuggles from a few furry friends. Guests will also have the option […]
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Whiskers & Wine at Wayside Waifs
Join us for an evening at the shelter filled with conversation, light appetizers, a brief shelter program, and snuggles from a few furry friends. Guests will also have the […]

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

Adoption Hours:
Mon.: Closed
Tues.- Fri.: 11am - 7pm
Sat. & Sun.: 10am - 5pm
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