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 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...
Aug 4, 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, rescue, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
When August comes around, we start thinking about school. Either the back-to-school sale, school supplies list, making sure everything’s ready, or just dreading the upcoming semester. What we might not always think about is how our furry friends in the home...
Jun 30, 2017 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, pet health, pet safety, seen on tv, Uncategorized, wayside waifs
While we are having a grim end to the month of June, July, as usual, promises to be the hottest month of the year for Kansas City. 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...
Jun 23, 2017 | Animal behavior, Blogpost, Cat Care, Dog care, Education, Events, fun with your cat, fun with your dog, In the news, pet health, pet safety, 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,...