About Wayside Waifs

For 80 years Wayside Waifs has provided life-saving care to abandoned, abused, and homeless animals. Wayside Waifs is dedicated to giving innocent, deserving companion animals a second chance at happy, healthy lives. This year more than 27,000 pets and people will be served through pet adoption, youth education programming, outreach services though low cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics, and our pet memorial services. It is only through the generosity of our friends and donors that we are able to provide:

Care for all...animals at our shelter in need of tender loving care. Volunteers and staff members care for each animal as their own. From life-saving medical treatment to providing positive behavior training, together as a community of volunteers, staff and donors, we provide care that improves the lives of every Waif.

Compassion for all...animals who have been hurt or are scared. Compassion for people who can no longer care for their pets and count on us to do so...compassion for people who have to say good-bye to a beloved pet with grace and respect...compassion for all.

Commitment to all...animals who were found on the streets, surrendered by their owner or were transferred to Wayside Waifs from another shelter. Wayside Waifs is committed to improving the quality of life for animals and people in our community and celebrating the profound bond between us all.

What can $200,000 do for the shelter pets?:

• 600 No More Bullying!® humane education program journals: $2,400
• Kitty litter for 12 months: $3,000
• Heartworm treatments for 200 dogs: $30,000
• High value training treats for 1-year at the Canine Behavior Center:$5,000
• Dog and cat food for 12 months: $50,000
• Rescue and Response Unit travel expenses: $10,000
• 60 slip leads and 30 easy walk harnesses for volunteer department: $4,000
• 6-8 Specialty offsite surgeries: $20,000
• 200 free dog/cat spay/neuter surgeries for struggling pet parents: $10,000
• Pay the utilities (heat/AC/lights/water) for 2 months: $44,000