For the Love of Animals

Be a part of Wayside’s Inaugural Day of Giving on July 16.

This is a special day dedicated to supporting animals. Your gift provides: safe shelter and nourishing food, life-saving medical care, animal rescues for animals in Kansas City and beyond.YOU make second chances possible. Donate today and your gift will be matched!

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For the Love of Animals

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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 50,000 pets and people will be served this year through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach.

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Goal Home Summer
at Wayside Waifs!

Wayside Waifs is proud to kick off Goal Home Summer celebrating the FIFA World Cup™ in Kansas City. As team are looking for BIG GOALS, Wayside is too with pet adoption promotions, family programming, limited special rates for dog training classes, and more surprises.

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Wayside Waifs has hundreds of shelter pets ready for loving homes.

Visit our campus to meet them today!

Cleo

Sweet Pea

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July 2026
Andy’s Custard

July 15 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Andy's Custard 10641 State Line Road, Knasas City

Getting a tasty treat? You can help the shelter pets when you visit the Andy's at 10641 State Line Road! SHOW this flyer and they will donate $1 from […]
Boulevard Brewing Co.

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO

We’re paws-itively excited to have Boulevard Brewing Company support Wayside Waifs’ Inaugural Day of Giving! Visit Boulevard Brewing Company this Thursday, July 16 from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and enjoy a […]
Virtual Town Hall – Mid-Year “Pupdates”

July 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 […]
Kendra Scott Day of Giving

July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

4533 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209 4533 W 119th St, Leawood, Kansas

Join us for Kendra Scott Give Back day this THURSDAY, July 16, 5-7pm at the Leawood, KS location. You can also shop online starting at midnight on 7/16 through […]