Wayside Waifs
3.8 from 424 reviews
Address 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137
Phone Number +18167618151
Description Wayside Waifs is a not-for-profit pet adoption campus located in Kansas City, MO. Founded in 1944, more than 27,000 pets and people are served annually through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach. Our pet adoption center is open 6 days a week. Meet our adoptable pets and learn more about getting involved on our website.
Website https://waysidewaifs.org/
doll slayer
We adopted our little Java Bean the day before my car accident, and I feel she is the purpose of how i’m coping right now. Me and my partner LOVE her and she is everything we wanted from a pet. I originally wanted a dog, but since we live in an apartment, it wasn’t a great fit. However, Java B. resembles a dog and a cat to me. She comes up to us and puts her head on our hands to get our attention, she’s talkative, when you’re petting and cuddling her she turns over for belly rubs! 🥹 We love our little Java Bean! Best decision to come here! She is LOVED!
Margaret Maschler
We adopted our girls back in the beginning of September…. And it’s been pure bliss! The adoption process was smooth and easy- yes there was a bit of a wait time but thats to be expected. One of them had been grooming her spay incision too frequently and thankfully, we got to use Wayside’s vet services since I noticed it within 10 days of adopting her. She got antibiotics and a cone! Our kitties were up to date with their shots and all that other good stuff- so it felt like they were already set up for great success:) whatever the workers/volunteers do at wayside, makes it very easy for kitties to adjust in their new home! I can’t think of a more perfect way for it all to have happened :)
Mark Johnson
We have now adopted three cats from Wayside in the past fifteen years: a bonded pair of adults and now a cute little kitten. Great place staffed by wonderful people trying to do right by all kinds of animals…
Elizabeth Hooper
We have had the most wonderful experience with adopting our fur babies from Wayside Waifs. The service we have received was amazing. I highly recommend Wayside Waifs. The attached pictures are the most recent adoptions we have had. We will continue to go to Wayside Waifs in the future.
Aaaa Bbbb
This is NOT a negative review, but I do want to mention that Wayside is understaffed at the moment and the adoption process will take a while (well over two hours for me, and I chose my kitten quickly). Definitely budget a big chunk of time. That being said, Wayside Waifs is amazing. I used to volunteer there and I can't say enough about the level of care that goes into each animal. For your $150 adoption fee you will get a pet who has had hundreds of dollars worth of quality vet care. Volunteers and staff work hard to socialize the animals and deal with any behavior issues. During the adoption process they will be upfront about any issues your pet may have. My kitten is perfect, but when I adopted my Chi many years ago they let me know about his luxating patella. Personally, I would never return a family member, but I can say from my volunteer experience that Wayside is good about accepting returns if the new pet isn't a good fit. People would return animals for reasons ranging from petty to valid. Honestly, I can't think of any reason not to adopt from Wayside! Budget an afternoon or evening and take home a buddy!
Laura
Wayside took not one but two days getting to know my family and I (including our shy pupper) to find a perfect new household companion! We initially came in thinking maybe our pup would get along well with a specific doggo living at Wayside. The staff worked with us, educated us, and in the end helped us learn a bit more about cues and play styles. It didn't work out with the first dog, but Wayside had faith and kept working with us. In the end, our pup still got to go home with a new furrever friend who has settled in wonderfully and is a lovely match. Throughout the process, each of the staff was patient, knowledgeable, and kind! It is a great and understanding environment.
Business Hours
Monday:ClosedTuesday:11:00AM - 19:00PMWednesday:11:00AM - 19:00PMThursday:11:00AM - 19:00PMFriday:11:00AM - 19:00PMSaturday:10:00AM - 17:00PMSunday:10:00AM - 17:00PM
Popular Times
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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