Please welcome our Waifs of the Week: Chomper, Travis, and Ryland!
“Pleased to meet you! My name is Chomper and I’m a five-year-old fella looking for my forever home. I came to Wayside after I was found as a stray. Being out on my own was scary but I’m happy to be somewhere comfortable and safe while I wait for my forever home. I know it won’t be long! I’m a friendly and excited guy. I’m curious too! So far I know “Sit” and I know with treats you and I can learn even more commands together! I can’t wait to show you how smart I am! I’m social and I make friends with just about anyone I meet. I get pretty excited when I see a leash. I know that means we’re going for a walk. There’s so much to see and smell! I’d love to go exploring with you! Let’s take a stroll around the neighborhood or go check out a park! I’m up for anything as long as I’m with you! I do request that you bring any canine friends to come meet me before going home. I just want to make sure we’re all a good fit for each other. If you’re looking for a pal to go through life with, look no further! I might just be the pup for you!”
Learn more about Chomper here.
“Pleased to meet you! My name is Travis, and I’m a gorgeous seal point Siamese boy with those trademark, slightly crossed sapphire eyes. I was found as a stray. Can you believe someone let a beautiful, sweet guy like me get away? To help me make the transition from life on the street, I stayed in a foster home for a few weeks. My foster family describes me a lovable, goofy guy who enjoys being petted and having his belly rubbed. They said I like to play with toys sometimes, but mostly, I just want to be around people. They gave me good grades for litter box use. Oh, and they let me have the occasional nip of catnip. I loved that, but I never acted crazy on it like some cats do. Here at Wayside, people have come to know me as a friendly guy who enjoys attention. Like many Siamese, I am talkative, but I don’t have a loud meow. I’m a smart, curious guy, and I am always checking out my surroundings. There is so much to see here in Cat Adoptions. My foster family said I am a cat who will “make someone very happy.” Maybe it will be you?”
Learn more about Travis here.
“Hi there, I’m Ryland! I’m an active, playful, happy boy searching for a home and family to call my very own. I don’t think I’ve ever had that before…at least not that I remember. So I’m still learning and experiencing new things and I’m a work in progress, trying my best to figure out where I fit into this crazy world. Sometimes I’m skittish of new things and sometimes I get so excited that I forget my manners. But I’m smart and eager to learn, so I’m positive that with time, I will become an incredible companion and member of the family. I’m a handsome, 1 year old, 59 pound bundle of love and muscle. And I seem to be at least partially housebroken or crate trained, because I keep my kennel clean and I know to go to the bathroom when I get outside. I came to Wayside as a stray after a kind stranger found me wandering alone along the highway in Grandview, MO. I was happy to be safe, but I also felt confused and sort of afraid, especially of men. So I got busy, enrolling in all the programs Wayside has to offer. Some of the volunteers worked with me on my confidence while others taught me manners and focus. It all started to come together for me and now I’m ready for you! I’m strong and athletic and I will need daily exercise in my new home to keep me happy, healthy, and calm. I love to go for walks and I do really well on my leash, especially when I use my harness. I’m curious and social and playful and I never pass up a good game of fetch. Please stay patient and calm with me and help me learn the rules and boundaries, so that I can figure out what you expect from me. You can see my wheels turning as I think about and evaluate new things. I already know several commands, but I’d love to learn more, so teach me! My friends at Wayside have been using NILF (Nothing in Life is Free) training, which teaches me that I need to work to get what I want, like sitting for a treat. That’s been very effective for me and I hope to continue my training with you. I think I’ll fit in just fine with most active families. I enjoy playing with all different kinds of dogs. I’m patient, tolerant, friendly, and polite with them. In fact, I frequently get to participate in doggie playgroups at Wayside. If you have another dog that’s looking for a buddy, I might be the perfect match for you. Since I can be jumpy and mouthy when I get excited, I might do best without kids under the age of 5 or so. I just don’t want to accidentally hurt anyone. You can bring the family to meet me, if you’d like, and we can make sure we’re all a good match for each other. I’m a sweetheart and I have such a zest for life! I’m happy and I enjoy attention and I appreciate each day. I just need someone to share all of that with. I hope it’s you! I can’t wait to get out of the shelter and get settled into my new home and my new life with you. I’m ready!”
Learn more about Ryland here.
You can meet all of our adoptable Waifs during our adoption hours!
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: Noon-8pm
- Wednesday: Noon-8pm
- Thursday: Noon-8pm
- Friday: Noon-8pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
Written by Teryn J.