Actual vaccination services vary by the type of event, for example, events being held with the assistance of Veterinary Students under the direct supervision of a Veterinarian may take longer. Additionally, several appointments are scheduled for each time slot during a clinic. Please be prepared to wait up to 20 minutes after your scheduled appointment before your animal is seen. 

You can schedule up to three animals per appointment slot. If you have more than three animals needing services, you’ll need to schedule an additional appointment for the remaining animals.

Unfortunately, because these events have the potential to be stressful, they may not be suitable for all animals. If our volunteers and staff feel they are unable to safely handle your animal, we will be unable to complete services and we recommend you see a full service veterinary clinic.

Examples of behavior that may prevent us from being able to complete services are (but are not limited to):

• Exit seeking
• Head whipping
• Growling
• Snapping
• Lunging

Determinations of whether or not services will be completed are made at the discretion of our vet clinic team.

Yes, depending on availability! We often are able to provide free resources such as dog and cat food, litter, leashes, collars, etc. thanks to generous donations from our community! Our resources often vary and we cannot guarantee any specific resources will be available. For more information about our pet food pantry for those in need of continued support, please follow this link.

• Dogs, flea/tick/heartworm (chewable): Credelio Quattro – Click here for more information
• Dogs, flea/heartworm (topical): Advantage Multi – Click here for more information
• Cats, flea/tick (topical): REVOLT– Click here for more information

Unfortunately, Wayside Waifs or Wayside Waifs’ veterinary partners cannot provide ongoing follow-up or emergency care after your pet is seen at our wellness clinics. If your pet needs follow-up care, develops new symptoms, or experiences an emergency, they must be seen by your personal veterinarian or a local emergency veterinary clinic. 

Affordable Veterinary Services: Pet Resource Center, Northland Animal Welfare Society, Humane Society of Greater Kansas City

Vaccines are an effective and safe way to protect pets and people from serious diseases. It is common for your pet to experience minor side effects after vaccinations. It’s important to understand the difference between minor side effects and vaccine reactions requiring immediate medical attention.

Minor side effects that may typically occur several hours after vaccine administration:

• Discomfort at the vaccine site
• Mild fever
• Decreased energy and/or appetite

Please call your veterinarian if these side effects last longer than 24 hours or if you have any concerns.

Vaccine reactions are less common and are considered an emergency. These less common, but very serious reactions typically occur 30-60 minutes after vaccine administration:

• Vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Swelling and/or redness of the face, eyes, or feet
• Itchy skin and/or hives
• Severe cough and/or difficulty breathing
• Pale mucous membranes (gums)
• Collapse
• Anaphylactic shock

IF YOU NOTICE ANY SIGN OF A VACCINE REACTION, SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP AT THE NEAREST VETERINARY CLINIC

Wayside Waifs’ affordable and accessible vaccination program is designed to support pet owners facing financial challenges, helping keep pets healthy, safe, and with the families who love them. These services are made possible in part through the generosity of private donors and volunteers who believe every pet deserves access to basic preventative care, regardless of a family’s financial circumstances. We strongly encourage pet owners who are financially able to maintain an ongoing relationship with their personal veterinarian, while reserving these vital services for those who struggle to access care.