You Can Save Suffering Animals

Augustine was abandoned on Wayside’s property. He hadn’t been cared for and was covered in ticks and flea dirt. You can’t change the past of homeless animals like Augustine, but you can help re-write their future. Donate today to provide the life-saving care these homeless animals need.

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Adopt A Waif

You Can Save Suffering Animals

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Adopt a waif

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. More than 40,000 pets and people will be served this year through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach.

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Wish List

Collect Items from
our Wish List

From paper towels, to soft dog treats and canned spray cheese, to cat toys – we rely on donations from our Wish List to care for the shelter pets. Host a Wish List drive today!

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Waifs of the Week

Wayside Waifs has hundreds of adoptable animals
in our care. Find your best friend today!

Gomer

Gladys

Poppy

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Month

March 2026
Virtual Town Hall – Exciting “Pupdates”

March 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We have big news to share and want you to be a part of the conversation! Join us for our first Virtual Waifs Town Hall of 2026 to hear the latest shelter updates and share your feedback on all the “pawsitive” changes happening at Wayside. Please use the link below to register. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZNSDJR3ZRVORWfN4cqwbNw Stay tuned […]
Snake Saturday Parade – Cheer for Wayside Waifs!

Featured March 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

North Kansas City 10th & Swift, North Kansas City, Missouri

Come cheer for Wayside in North Kansas City at the annual Snake Saturday Parade! Our float is gameday ready and our furry friends are here to win this year’s theme: Kicks and Kilts. To learn more about the parade route and parking, please visit the official Snake Saturday website. (https://snakesaturday.com/parade-route-parking/)
Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm-up Parade – Join Wayside Waifs!

March 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Kick off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with Wayside at the annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-up Parade! Come cheer for our adorable furry friends as they strut their stuff and spread joy around the neighborhood. To learn more about the parade route and parking, please visit the official Brookside KC website.
Virtual Enrichment 101 Seminar

March 31 @ 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Are you looking to enrich your pet’s life, reduce anxiety, exercise their brain and body, and prevent boredom? The VIRTUAL Enrichment 101 Seminar, hosted by Wayside Waifs animal shelter, is perfect for you. Led by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Humane Educator, we’ll be discussing why and how we can implement enrichment […]