Jan 4, 2021 | Blogpost, Dog care, Dog Training, fun with your dog
2020 has FINALLY come to a close. After months of staying home and working on our quarantine bodies, you might have New Year’s resolutions of getting fit on your mind. You don’t have to do it alone! Our pets can be the best inspiration and workout...
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...
May 7, 2020 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Canine Behavior Training, Dog Training
Many of you have been working from home, or home more than normal because of the shelter in place orders. As we prepare to head back to work and out into public more, it is important to realize that this can be a stressful transition for your...
Apr 16, 2020 | Blogpost, Dog care, Dog Training, pet safety
Playtime and enrichment are essential to keeping your dog happy and healthy by burning anxious energy, building muscles and stamina, and improving their motor and social skills. The right toys make all the difference. Here are a few tips and tricks for...
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...
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 8, 2018 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, Humane Education, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
Meet Kathi Bassett – Wayside’s longest consecutive employee! She has worked in every department, and is now transferring to become a veterinary assistant. She sat down with us and answered ten questions about shelter life, animal welfare, and her time...
Jun 1, 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 Edna and Jammers, and...
May 18, 2018 | Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, 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
Next weekend is Memorial weekend, and it’s time to go soak in the sun! We thought it would be helpful to provide some tips that can make the holiday weekend enjoyable for all of your family members! 1. Have updated ID and photos of all your pets. This goes...
