May 23, 2019 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Opportunities, Volunteer opportunities
At Wayside, volunteers and staff strive to meet each individual Waif’s needs. With up to 800 animals in the shelter at any given time, tailoring our care to the unique qualities of each Waif is made easier through our Waif Watchers program. Our Waif Watcher volunteers...
Mar 5, 2019 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Humane Education, pet adoption
Adopting just one animal is a big responsibility, but have you ever been faced with the idea of adopting two at once? This could happen if you ever fall in love with a Waif in a bonded pair. Lucas and Lucy, adopted May 2019 A bond between two animals is more than just...
Jul 13, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs, YouTube
It’s that time again for a monthly segment of our long-term residents. A long-term resident is someone who has been here at least thirty days or longer, and we try to narrow it down to some who have been here even longer. Last month we featured Ellery and Oreo, and we...
Jul 6, 2018 | Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, Events, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
Our summers are hot, muggy, and wet, while our winters are chilly, dry, and windy. Being in the midwest, you get a little bit of everything here, apart from tsunamis and hurricanes. You can learn a little more about weather in this metro area here. You can also view...
Jul 6, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs, Wordless Wednesday, YouTube
Please welcome the Waifs of the Week: Phish, Rosemary, and Zaiden! “Hi there, I’m Phish! I’m happy, playful and I like to stay busy. I was so happy at first that I hurt my tail by wagging it so hard (they call that happy tail). I just got that all fixed up...
Jun 29, 2018 | Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, Events, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
It’s the time of year to celebrate Independence Day! It is an annual Federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and registering as a country, the United States of America. We typically celebrate with family, friends, fireworks, and...
Jun 27, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs, Wordless Wednesday, YouTube
Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Besler, Emma, and Batman! “Pleased to meet you! My name is Besler and I’m a spunky one-year-old looking for my forever home. Life hasn’t been easy for me so far. I’ve moved around a bit and I’m hoping to find a permanent,...
Jun 22, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Education, Events, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
Kitten Season has arrived and Wayside Waifs is full with all kinds of adorable little ones waiting to begin a new adventure with a new family! Kittens are sweet, cuddly, fun and….full of energy! You may have heard the expression “double the pleasure, double the...
Jun 20, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Events, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs, Wordless Wednesday, YouTube
Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Charlie, Tiger, and Sandy! “Hello there, my name is Charlie and I am so happy that you clicked on my pictures. I sure am a handsome boy, aren’t I? I am one year old and weigh about 55 pounds. I’m a bundle of energy and am...
Jun 13, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs, Wordless Wednesday, YouTube
Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Dollie, and Heathcliff! “Hi there, I’m Dollie! I want to be your dog. I want to play and exercise and cuddle with you every day. I’ve spent too much time being homeless and I’m so ready to finally find my forever family. ...
