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Wayside Waifs, Inc.

Wayside Waifs, Inc.

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Environment/AnimalsBoard of DirectorsNonprofit Member

Hours:

Pet Adoption Center: closed on Monday, Tuesday-Friday: 10am-7pm; Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm

Driving Directions:

From Downtown Kansas City, Missouri: go south on 71 highway, take the Red Bridge Rd exit and go west., go south on Grandview Rd., go west on Martha Truman Rd. Wayside is about 1 mile.

About Us

Wayside Waifs' mission is to prepare pets and people for the bond of their lives. Wayside accomplishes their mission by protecting and caring for the animals under their watch; by reaching out the community for love and support; and by teaching others about the profound joy that pets bring to our lives.

Established in 1944, Wayside is located in south Kansas City, Missouri, on a beautiful, tree-filled 50-acre campus. The no kill animal shelter typically serves 6,000 animals annually. Services include: pet adoptions, volunteering, foster care, animal rescue and response, humane education, pet memorial services, a 5-acre off leash dog park, public dog training classes, and more.

Wayside is a private, 501c3 charitable organization.

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Highlights

  • Pet Adoptions
  • Public Dog Training Classes
  • No More Bullying Violence Prevention Program
  • Pet Memorial Services
  • Bark Park - 5 acre off leash dog park

Images

Shelter dog
Photo from Fur Ball Gala: Beach Paw-ty
Shelter cat with volunteer
Wayside Waifs shelter building

Jobs

Vet Clinic Manager
Category: Animal Care
Salary Range: $52,300 - $67,500Spanish-speaking differential available; additional $1.00 per hour for employees who demonstrate and maintain Spanish language proficiency and are willing to use this skill for Wayside Waifs' business purposes.As Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus, Wayside Waifs prepares pets and people for the bond of their lives. More than ...read more
Contact: Melissa Crites
info@waysidewaifs.org
Phone:(816) 761-8151
Fax:(816) 765-6888
Director of Marketing & Communications
Category: Marketing & Communications
Salary Range is $80,000-$85,000Spanish-speaking differential available; additional $1.00 per hour for employees who demonstrate and maintain Spanish language proficiency and are willing to use this skill for Wayside Waifs' business purposes.As Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus, Wayside Waifs prepares pets and people for the bond of their lives. More than ...read more
Contact:
info@waysidewaifs.org
Phone:(816) 761-8151
Fax:(816) 765-6888
Corporate & Special Events Manager
Category: Event Planning
Salary Range is $60,000-$70,000 Spanish-speaking differential available; additional $1.00 per hour for employees who demonstrate and maintain Spanish language proficiency and are willing to use this skill for Wayside Waifs' business purposes. As Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus, Wayside Waifs prepares pets and people for the bond of their lives. More than ...read more
Contact:
info@waysidewaifs.org
Phone:(816) 761-8151
Fax:(816) 765-6888
Director of Canine Behavior & Training
Category: Animal Care
Salary Range is up to $75,000 per year depending on experience. Spanish-speaking differential available; additional $1.00 per hour for employees who demonstrate and maintain Spanish language proficiency and are willing to use this skill for Wayside Waifs' business purposes. As Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus, Wayside Waifs prepares pets and people for the ...read more
Contact:
info@waysidewaifs.org
Phone:(816) 761-8151
Fax:(816) 765-6888