Dec 15, 2017 | Adoptable Pets, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Ways to donate, wayside waifs, Wish List
Happy Holidays everyone! We like to highlight departments in our shelter, as there are so many people that are working “behind the scenes” to make Wayside Waifs what it is today. Previously, we showcased our Pet Memorial Services, and this month, we would like to...
Dec 8, 2017 | 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 events, wayside waifs
It is going to happen, and we all know it; snowfall. Missouri winters are something to either look forward to or approach with extreme dread. We here at Wayside try to make the holiday season enjoyable for our waifs while they are in our care. We decorate the shelter,...
Nov 17, 2017 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Education, fun with your cat, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs, Wish List, YouTube
Contrary to the adorable picture above, playtime is not just for kittens! Adult cats enjoy and benefit from playtime as well. Even senior cats like to get in on the fun! This blog post is meant to educate our readers on the importance of play in cats, and how it can...
Nov 10, 2017 | 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 health, pet safety, Recipes, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
It’s that time of year when we travel to our family member’s house, and have what is the most exhausting and delicious feast of the year. Thanksgiving is coming up, and we here at Wayside thought it would be nice to send out a friendly reminder of what you...
Oct 13, 2017 | 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 health, pet safety, Recipes, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
Halloween is coming up, and some of you will likely participate in the time-honored tradition. Some of you will have your furry friend participate as well, which is a wonderful idea! We thought we would provide tips and resources to make your Halloween safe AND fun...
Oct 6, 2017 | Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, In the news, Opportunities, pet health, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Volunteer opportunities, Ways to donate, wayside waifs, Wish List
We like to highlight departments in our shelter, as there are so many people that are working “behind the scenes” to make Wayside Waifs what it is today. Previously, we showcased our Feline Care Department, and this month, we would like to showcase our Pet...
Sep 10, 2017 | Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Events, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, Opportunities, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Ways to donate, wayside waifs
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...
Sep 8, 2017 | Adoption Updates, Adoption Updates, Animal adoption, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Education, Foster Homes, fun with your cat, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Volunteer opportunities, Ways to donate, wayside waifs
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...
Sep 1, 2017 | Animal behavior, Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Cat training tips, Dog care, Dog Training, Education, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, Humane Education, In the news, Opportunities, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
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...
Aug 11, 2017 | Adoptable Pets, Adoption Updates, Adoption Updates, Animal adoption, Blogpost, Cat Care, Education, Events, fun with your cat, In the news, Opportunities, pet adoption, pet health, pet safety, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, Wayside events, wayside waifs, YouTube
FIV(Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is a complex retrovirus that causes immunodeficiency disease in domestic cats. In non-fancy jargon, basically the cat’s body is unable to properly protect the immune system. As a result of immunodeficiency, most infected cats...
