wayside waifs
tens of thousands of lost or homeless animals end up in shelters in the midwest each year.
Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. They are the largest no kill pet adoption campus in Kansas City, placing approximately 5,400 animals each year. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in their care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no kill community.
the philosophy
Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. They are the largest no kill pet adoption campus in Kansas City, placing approximately 5,400 animals each year. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in their care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no kill community.
Their programming includes the following:
Behavior & training - including an online library, in-home consultations, puppy training, and more
Pet memorial services
Dog park - including areas for large and small dogs, time out kennels, watering stations, covered pavilions, well lit areas, a paw washing station, and so much more
Pet surrender services - as well as resources to help you afford to keep your pet with your family
Vet clinic - including spay and neuter services, vaccinations, and even less routine services
Whiskers and Wags - their in-house retail store with pet supplies and accessories
Animal rescue services - featuring a state of the art, climate-controlled trailer ready to rescue animals from dangerous situations
Humane education - providing students with programming that aims to improve the quality of life for both humans and animals
The College Experience - working one-on-one with college students to promote the types of jobs available at Wayside Waifs
No More Bullying - teaching children about the importance of not using violence against peers or animals
Camp Wayside - weekly day camps that provide opportunities for children to learn about and interact with animals


the impact
5,214 animals were adopted in 2017
96.9% live release rate in 2017
5,000+ hungry animals fed through the Pet Food Pantry in 2017
2,931 animals were spayed or neutered