Waif Wednesday

Our hearts are with the Hurricane victims, and the victims of the Las Vegas incident. We hope this post can bring a little bit of light in times of sadness. And with that, please welcome this week’s Waifs: Selma, Brasi, and Tigger.  This is Selma, a gorgeous one...

Vega and Goldie: Long-Term Residents

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 Buster and Nugget, and...

Waif Wednesday

It’s time for our Waifs of the Week: Kiki, Pumpkin, and Scout! This is Kiki, a three year old American Staffordshire Terrier/Pitbull Mix. At fifty-eight pounds of fun, she was found wandering the streets until a good samaritan picked her up. That was so nice!...

Waif Wednesday

It’s time to meet our Waifs of the Week: Lady, Dolly, and Socks! Meet Lady! She’s a sweet and curious girl! She is rather shy, but is ready to start a confident life with you. The little things in life make her the happiest and no one is more grateful for...

An Interview With Candy Brown

In many aspects of shelter operation, we would not be where we are without our volunteers. Our staff members are very thankful for the active roles our volunteers take in caring for the animals in the shelter. We thought it would be nice to showcase one in particular...

Pet Memorial Day

September 10th marks National Pet Memorial Day, a day in which people honor their pets, both past and present. It is a national holiday, and people gather or contemplate how their animal or animals have changed their lives, and share their stories. In honor of the...

Lottie: Happy Tails

Being employed with Wayside Waifs is a very rewarding experience, and volunteers have the same feeling. Sometimes you get those special cases with cats or dogs and you cannot help but root for them. Lottie is one of those cases. Pictured above is the day Lottie came...

Waif Wednesday

It’s time to meet our Waifs of the Week: Marcus, Caz, and Merida! **Marcus is currently staying in a foster home.  If you’d like to schedule a time to meet him, please contact Wayside Adoptions at (816)986-4426. And be sure to check out his video!  To watch,...

Falling for Fall

In less than a month, it will be Fall! Everyone looks forward to cooler weather, pretty scenery, and themed drinks. Our animals can enjoy the season as well, but there are certain things to watch out for. The following are tips on how to prepare for the season, which...

Waif Wednesday

Our thoughts are with the victims of Hurricane Harvey, both humans and animals! With that being said, please welcome our Waifs of the Week; Ying Yang, Carter, and Shelby. This is Ying Yang, a stunning four-year-old Border Collie mix. He was transferred to Wayside when...