Dogs and Cats: Fact or Fiction

We here at Wayside Waifs see many animals come through our doors everyday. After a while, you see certain animal stereotypes begin to fade, and we see who they really are. There can be small dogs who are ready to run, or cats that don’t land on their feet. We...

Waif Wednesday

Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Rango, Milo, and Jerry! “Hey there! ­­ My name is Rango and I would love to be your best friend. I’m a sweet three-year-old hound and I’m looking for a family to call my own. I came to Wayside after my last shelter ran out...

Andrea and Mac: 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 Vega and Goldie, and we...

Waif Wednesday

Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Mac, Marvin, and Truman! “Hi, I’m Mac! I’m a handsome, shepherd mix who’s looking for a place to call my own. I was brought to Wayside when my last rescue ran out of space for me. It’s okay though! I’m making lots of friends...

Waif Wednesday

Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Dixie, Andrea, and Hamilton! Hi there! My name is Dixie. I am about three years old and as sweet as they come! I am a super playful, Shepherd/Boxer mix with big, beautiful eyes that truly sparkle! One is brown and the other is...

Department Highlight: Admissions

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 Canine Care Technicians, and this time, we would like to...

Waif Wednesday

Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Morgan, Wally, and Wanda! Please welcome Morgan, a gorgeous shorthaired tabby girl with the most beautiful mix of golden browns. She is a one-year-old domestic shorthair mix. She originally came to Wayside Waifs as a stray, but...

Canine Care: Department Highlight

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...

Waif Wednesday

Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Shelby, Misty, and Merle! This is Shelby, a gorgeous four-year-old Shepard mix. She was brought to Wayside after her last shelter ran out of space for her. She’s okay with that though, because she is ready to settle into her...

Preparing For the Holiday Season

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,...