Meet Thelma

Thelma was rescued from a hoarding situation. Found living in deplorable conditions with her puppies, and dozens of dogs, they didn’t have any food or water.

Wayside rescued Thelma, her puppies, and the other dogs. At Wayside they received the life-saving care and love they needed to heal. 

 

Meet Thelma

Thelma was rescued from a hoarding situation where the owner was trying to create a new breed. Found living in deplorable conditions with her puppies, and dozens of dogs, they didn’t have any food or water.

Wayside rescued Thelma, her puppies, and the other dogs. At Wayside they received the life-saving care and love they needed to heal. 

 

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 30,000 pets and people are served annually through pet adoptions, youth education, canine training programs, and community outreach.

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Help shelter pets who need a little more time before adoption. Stays are short, and opportunities range from kittens and puppies to adult animals needing a short break.

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Event Series Puppy Socialization Class

Puppy Socialization Stations

Education & Training Center at Wayside Waifs 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City

Socialize your puppy in a safe and controlled environment! In Wayside Waifs' Puppy Socialization Stations, your puppy will be given the opportunity to explore 10 stations of strategically selected items. […]

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No animal should ever go hungry. Wayside’s pet food pantry supplies pet food to more than 3,000 community pets each year.

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3901 Martha Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
816-761-8151

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Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 7pm
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