Meet Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah was homeless. She is a sweet, loving dog who loves car rides and visiting parks. She struggled with her high-energy and being on a leash. Thanks to your support, she received the training and support she needed. Your support provides a complete circle of care to animals like Queen Latifah so they are able to find forever loving homes.
Meet Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah was homeless. She is a sweet, loving dog who loves car rides and visiting parks. She struggled with her high-energy and being on a leash. Thanks to your support, she received the training and support she needed. Your support provides a complete circle of care to animals like Queen Latifah so they are able to find forever loving homes.
Preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.
Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus. Nearly 40,000 pets and people will be served this year through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach.
Waifs of the Week
Wayside Waifs has hundreds of adoptable animals
in our care. Find your best friend today!
Events
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Whiskers & Wine at Wayside Waifs
Join us for an evening at the shelter filled with conversation, light appetizers, a brief shelter program, and snuggles from a few furry friends. Guests will also have the option […]
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Whiskers & Wine at Wayside Waifs
Join us for an evening at the shelter filled with conversation, light appetizers, a brief shelter program, and snuggles from a few furry friends. Guests will also have the option […]
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Virtual Town Hall – Mid-Year “Pupdates”
Curious about what’s next at Wayside? Join us for our second Virtual Waifs Town Hall of 2026 as we share important updates and keep you in the loop. Your feedback […]
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Whiskers & Wine at Wayside Waifs
Join us for an evening at the shelter filled with conversation, light appetizers, a brief shelter program, and snuggles from a few furry friends. Guests will also have the option […]
No animal should ever go hungry. Wayside’s pet food pantry supplies pet food to more than 3,000 community pets each year.
Wayside Waifs
3901 Martha Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
816-761-8151
Adoption Hours:
Mon.: Closed
Tues.- Fri.: 11am - 7pm
Sat. & Sun.: 10am - 5pm
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