May 26, 2020 | Animal behavior, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Canine Behavior Training, Dog Training
Since April 24, Wayside Waifs has offered a Virtual Adoptions Program to continue our mission of helping homeless animals during this time of social distancing. This extra time at home with your new pet is ideal for bonding and training purposes but can make it...
Nov 12, 2019 | Animal behavior, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Canine Behavior Training, pet adoption, pet safety
The most important benefit that of adopting my senior dog Berta is the emotional support I receive from her daily. Berta has been my truest friend in this process of healing. Two years ago my mother passed away unexpectedly, my father passed a year before, and my...
Oct 24, 2019 | Animal behavior, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Canine Behavior Training
There are many things in life that will bring a person happiness, but there are only certain things that will bring fulfillment: mine was adopting a senior dog. Everybody wants the joyful chirpiness of a puppy, but they don’t want to deal with the potty training...
Sep 4, 2018 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, pet health, Uncategorized
You may not know that September is National Piano Month. Either way, you may be wondering what pianos have to do with your dog(s)! What if I told you pianos have the power to help calm down your pet when they are experiencing fear or when something triggers their...
Jul 11, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Adoption Updates, 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: Leigh, Chardonnay, Starr! “Hi there! I’m so happy you are reading about me! My name is Leigh. What’s yours? As you can see from my pictures, I am a beautiful, dainty, shorthaired orange tabby girl with expressive golden...
Jun 15, 2018 | Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Events, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Ways to donate, wayside waifs
On June 5, 1940, a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, known as the Jackson County Animal Betterment Association, was incorporated in the State of Missouri. In 1944, it was revived with new leadership under the name of Wayside Waifs, Inc. Fenby Webster...
Apr 13, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Adoption Updates, Adoption Updates, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, 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, 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 Abby and Yuko, and both...
Apr 12, 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, Pet Finder, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Wayside events, wayside waifs
It’s that time again for our annual Adopt-A-Thon! All pet adoptions are $35, and it is this coming Friday and Saturday! We thought it would be helpful to provide some tips for finding your new family member. This can be a stressful time, for you and the animals!...
Mar 7, 2018 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, 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: “Hey there! My name is Maddox and I’m a sweet fella looking for my forever home! I’m just over a year and a half old and I’m as sweet as can be! I came to Wayside when my last shelter ran out of space. It’s okay though! I...
Mar 2, 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 Andrea and Mac, and we...
