Introducing Pat: the Lap Cat

Pat was once a scared and anxious girl who hid every chance she could get. But now, she is a playful, sweet cat who makes herself at home on your lap. Our staff and volunteers at Wayside could not be more proud of her, and she continues to put a smile on our faces...

Waif Wednesday

Please join us in welcoming our handsome Waifs of the Week: Gabe, William Willow and Simba! These three boys are ready to steal your hearts and hold on to them forever!   Hey, hey, hey!  Gabe here!  I’m a goofy and energetic boy who’s looking for a family who...

Waif Wednesday

Wednesday has arrived, so let’s give a big welcome to our Waifs of the Week: Addey, Butterfinger and Jill! All three of these wonderful souls will make the best additions to their forever families!   Hi! I’m a wiggly, waggly little cutie pie named...

Halloween Tips and Tricks

It is spooky season, and miniature pirates and ballerinas will be knocking on your door next week in search of sugar! Halloween is an exciting night for everyone on the block – Kids who dress up in their favorite costumes and get free candy, and parents and neighbors...

Long-Term Residents: Cats

It is time to shine the spotlight on some of our best cats this week! A long-term resident is an animal who has been in our care for more than 30 days or longer and has not crossed paths with their purr-fect match(s) quite yet! Our long-term residents are Mattie,...

Waif Wednesday

Another week has passed, and we have a new group of Waifs of the Week: Andretti, Vivienne and Bailey! These sweet babies have waited for this special moment where they are one step closer to finding their forever families! Let’s give them a round of a-paws!...

Waif Wednesday

Wednesday is the favorite day of the week for these Waifs! Our Waifs of the Week are Rusty Rose, Brian and Tinman! They are all ready to make their families the happiest people on Earth, and we are ready to see how happy you make them in return!   Hi there!  My...

KC Mega Match

BARKING NEWS! It’s that time of year again where we will witness hundreds of people and pets strutting out of Kansas City shelters with the biggest smiles across their faces! Want to know why? Kansas City’s biggest adoption event is back and only days away! The one...

Waif Wednesday

Introducing to you our pawsome Waifs of the Week: Layla, Baby and Rambo! These three are patiently waiting to cross paths with the family of their dreams here at Wayside!   Hello there!  My name is Layla.  I am looking for a new home and a new family to love! I...

National Bullying Prevention Month

October has finally arrived, and it is a great time to honor and teach about a very important issue that affects the lives of many every day. Something that everyone should know, if they don’t already, is that October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Many...