Wayside Waifs is closed to the public, until further notice.
In an effort to slow the COVID-19 transmission and keep the pets and people of Wayside Waifs healthy and safe, I have made the decision to close the shelter to the public as of 5 pm, Monday, March 16, 2020. I do not know how long this public closure will last at this time. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and commitment to the shelter animals and each other during this challenging time.
What this public closure means:
Services being suspended:
Services that will continue:
Services by appointments only:
Additional items of note:
Please do not worry about the shelter animals at Wayside Waifs – our highly skilled staff are caring for them. Because of you, our amazing donors, the shelter has the resources needed to weather this storm. Your financial support is making it possible for us to provide the shelter animals all of their medical, behavioral, and enrichment needs. If you would like to make a special gift in honor of our dedicated staff and their efforts please do so at WaysideWaifs.org – all gift amounts are welcomed and needed!
I have great confidence in the amazing staff at Wayside – they are a resilient and committed team of individuals and I know they are ready to meet this challenge. I encourage anyone reading this message today to practice self-care during this time of uncertainty by eating healthy food, getting plenty of exercise and sleep, and stay properly hydrated. Perhaps most importantly of all: please be mindful of your response to stress and do what you can do to reduce feeling stressed.
Here are some links that you might find helpful to stay well informed and what you can do to mitigate your risk of contracting or spreading this coronavirus.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health/coronavirus
With gratitude and respect,
Geoff Hall
President, Wayside Waifs
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