Wayside Waifs

Jeff Carroll

2024-04

Even on the opening day of their 80th anniversary, they were gracious and very helpful. The adoption process was simple and despite being super busy I felt like we were well taken care of. Our adoption counselor Candy, was very thoughtful and thorough in covering everything we needed to know.

Caitlynn Scaduto

2024-01

I could not recommend them more. It’s been almost two years since adopting Lt. Dan, previously named Chris. Their sleepover program helped us figure out he would be a great fit in our family. He’s definitely an oddball, but he continues to surprise us with his goofy personality.

Kendall Henry

2024-02

We found our little puppy a couple weeks ago at Wayside Waifs. She is a sweetheart and we love her. A few days later, she got a cough so we got with their vet for some antibiotics. She's having lots of fun getting to know us. We're obviously just starting on some basic training. She's pretty easy to work with.Wayside Waifs is amazing. They really have a very efficient and effective process for introducing pets and going through the adoption process. I don't think we can handle another dog but if we were able to we would go through Wayside to find one. We love their facility and staff.

Gerald Maloney

2024-05

Loved the whole experience. Big kudos to Ken, Cassie, Diane, and Brooke! We love Blanche and she is doing really well❤️

Jean Hodges

2023-12

We have adopted seven dogs over the past 30 years as family pets. Every Dog becomes a member of our family and lives a happy long life. We return to Wayside waifs because of the need for rescues to find good homes, as well as the friendly staff and the ease of the adoptive process. The staff is very familiar with the Dogs character, breed and are knowledgeable about Care and resources. Individuals are counseled and refreshed on their commitment to their new pet. Every Dog we’ve adopted has been a blessing to my family

Ashley Ousley

2024-01

Love Wayside and all that they do! We just adopted a puppy, renamed Buddy from Jax. He's the cuddliest cutie ever. I'm so grateful Wayside brought him up from OK so we could fall in love ♥️

Rickie Wright

2024-04

Heart broken to hear that a Shelter I have admired for years has been involved in a situation that they know they can help to solve. Someone there has the authority to do something to get Jaxson back.I don’t want to hear “We can’t do anything anymore. We have exhausted all options. Jaxson can’t be taken away from the new family”.Anything is possible and this dog needs to be reunited with her real owner. You have the ability to make this right ! START WORKING ON IT.You will be home soon, Jaxson. Keep hanging in there.

Hannah Wallace

2024-04

I don't appreciate how I was treated today by your admissions representative with the face tattoos. 1- screamed at me for not having my dog on a leash when he was. He has a behavior where he plops down and won't move (similar to a child throwing a tantrum). No amount of tugging his leash will make him move either (I would know from the 10 months I had him). What does work, is dropping his leash and walking off and he will follow. He was only about 5 ft from the door (with me watching him the whole time), and he's never bitten anybody or attacked anybody. I get that he looks scary at 156lbs, and you have other animals around, but he's never killed another animal, or ever done anything violent to anybody. Then other than screaming at me, her only question was if he had gained weight since I adopted him 10 months ago. Yes, he has gained weight despite having his food measured and amount not changed since I got him. He can barely move due to all his health conditions, and him plopping down wherever he pleases prevents us from going too far. Just because you're a big lady, and look rough does not mean you can bully people and be rude! I pray he goes back to his previous foster and not her. All in all, my adoption experience here was much better than admission. I'm not really sure what this ladies problem was but I sure didn't appreciate her making a tough situation worse for me. The only reason I surrendered him back was due to unexpectedly having to sell my house. No rentals will accept an XL breed period. I tried. ✌️

trinity hunter

2024-04

I adopted crunch from wayside waifs the process of adopting him was easy and smooth every one was extremely nice and excited to get all there animals happy forever homes crunch is a wild child who never fails to keep me busy and happy he’s a happy boy who loves everyone and everything he loves other dogs and have a huge personality could not ask for any other wild child than this one

Delainey O'Brien

2023-11

Everyone was so kind and helpful! We ended up being home a new buddy! They were thorough In making sure it was a great fit! I appreciated they took their time with our current doggo while introducing him to the new dog. They even followed up a day later to see how everything was going.

Mckayla Esteban

2024-01

Our experience was top notch! The volunteers and staff were very thorough and very kind! We were the last people there and had volunteers and staff stay behind and wave us goodbye as we left! Not to mention, we adopted the day before Christmas Eve and everyone took their time and didn’t rush us out even though they for sure could have with it going into the holiday weekend. We feel blessed to have found our little guy at Wayside Waifs! We cannot recommend them enough!

john gould

2024-04

Well we have adopted here 4 times now and this last one is a very cute puppy, but after a week at our home our vaccinated 6y0 contacted kennel cough. Took her to our vet and the puppy is the only logical way she could have gotten it. The puppy was asymptomatic but still apparently contagious. Was told at adoption there was a 10 day guarantee for anything they could have contracted at shelter. When I called I was told there was no guarantee and she was sorry and good luck. Well now we have to isolate dogs for 2 weeks. Never had this probl in our home before even with 4 dogs.

Michelle Hestand

2024-04

I have adopted several fur babies from here. All I can say is never again. I need to know that I'm truly "rescuing" my new family member and giving them a better life and not keeping a stolen animal from its rightful owner. Jaxson needs to be sent home. I will never support this organization again. There are so many other rescue groups out there who can and will do the right thing every time...not just when its convenient.

Ruthie Wu

2023-05

I found my perfect cat (now emotional support animal) here and I’m on my seventh foster today! I love the staff and how much they care not only for their animals but the community. It’s one of the biggest shelters I’ve visited and they take great care to make sure their rescues reach the right forever home for them.

Jill Milner

2023-09

We got the perfect pet. You can too! All the personnel at Wayside Waifs were wonderful. You could tell they care. And sorry but I have to shout out to Hills Science Diet. They were on site for the adoption event and supported new pet parents with a bag of food. It was a wonderful experience!

Eeee Eeee

2023-09

I went with my family to adopt a kitty and as soon as we pulled into the parking lot we were surprised by how large this shelter is! It's super cool from the moment you step in and the staff were really attentive.We were helped by some awesome people and ended up adopting two kitties Binx and Koki, who are perfect so far and seem to be thoroughly enjoying their new home. They both enjoy sitting by the windows and Binx has a new found love for laying in bathtubs. Would definitely recommend adopting from here.

Larissa Cooper

2024-04

Disappointed in an organization I have supported so much over years. I can not believe the slimy behavior wayside is showing. It hurts to think if the baby I rescued from them was lost (even with a microchip like Jax had) that they would just sell her as quickly as possible and not think reuuniting us is worth it. I am sure they will just copy and paste the same victim blaming rhetoric as a response to me. How embarrassing for them. They have lost a loyal supporter from me. I will never recommend this place to anyone again. I will never donate again. Great Plains and Pet Project are the real supporters of animals in KC and actually work hard to support animals and their families!!!!

Katelyn Harrison

2024-04

While I respect all efforts and challenges a rescue may encounter there are values, morals and ethics lacking from this business. They have not been honest or taken any accountability for an incident regarding an adoption of a dog, Jax. The owner of the dog did everything she could do to get him back and Wayside Waifs went ahead and adopted this dog out and refused any contact with the owner. Wayside Waifs has disregarded any values and morals they once had and violated the ethics and trust of the community.Editing to respond: The dog had identification tags when originally picked up in Arkansas before crossing state lines. Values and morals do not have to be determined by laws alone. Yes, you should abide by the law but I don’t see any law stating you cannot reunite a dog with the rightful owner. In Missouri dogs are considered property.

Cynthia Talley

2024-03

We adopted (Bruce) now named Ollie one week ago and we feel like we hit the jackpot with this pup! He has settled in nicely and is bringing us loads of love and fun! Thank you Wayside Waifs!

Ashley SoBougee

2023-05

I had a better experience the second time around with adopting. I came in and talked to a rep. I told her that I wanted a small dog. $35 special. I got a poodle. I Luv him. I enjoyed the experience.

Emma Conner

2023-08

Wayside is such an amazing shelter. We got our sweet pup, Louie from there in 2019 and I always encourage people to check them out. They care deeply about the animals in their care and you can see AND feel that when you’re there.

Joy Marts

2023-11

My family and I had a wonderful experience at Wayside Waifs. The facility was well maintained and the staff was friendly. Their process for adopting a dog was clear and we were grateful for their system as it helped us choose the appropriate pet for our family, and not just based on seeing a dog's picture or reading their profile. We were able to take our time and make sure we selected the right pet, and we adore him! I would definitely recommend Wayside Waifs!

Gavin Bettcher

2024-04

Nothing like a copy and paste "we followed all laws we minimally needed to" reply. If you're not willing to do what's right instead of what's minimally legally required of you, you deserve to close your doors. Been a donor for years, but there's plenty of better places that could use the money.

Ashley Smith

2024-03

They like to take animals from out of state and then lie about them when the real owners come forward. Also it blows my mind that a "rescue" brings out of state animals in regularly when there are THOUSANDS of homeless animals already IN Kansas City that need help. Shame on you all. Especially the unprofessional employees working the phones. Just disgusting. Every last one of you.ETA: Nice job with the victim blaming response. You're disgusting. Still not addressing why you aren't helping local animals instead of stealing them from other states!

Amanda Wilson

2024-04

Deals in stolen dogs, refuses to work with law enforcement to return the animal to his rightful owner. Gets animals from shelters out of state, even though there are plenty of animals in need locally. Horrible organization, doesn't deserve your money or your time.

Kathy Schroeder

2024-04

I would not give them one star they had a dog there that was stolen from its owner while a friend baby sat the dog out of state. When they found out the did everything possible to hid the facts from the original owner of her dogs where about sand refused to return the dog! The dog was taken from Oklahoma to Arkansas then sent to wayside Waifs in Missiouri poor moral establishments that will not help a 5 year owner to get her dog Jaxon back after the police were even involved they refused to cooperate . So sorry for the owner who the dig was the only family she had!

C. Anonymous

2024-04

This place traffics in stolen dogs and then when the original owner attempts to reclaim their dog, they give it away and refuse to give any information to the previous owner. To make the situation more insulting, they then go and delete any reviews that are negative against them. Shame on you for not helping an owner who has tracked her dog across states reunite with her beloved family member who was stolen from her.

Laura McMullen

2024-04

The story of Jaxson makes me sick to my stomach. Destroying the life of this young lady , who did NOTHING wrong, by stealing her beloved best friend. Where does this EVIL come from? If this had been my dog, they would have serious regrets. I would go to WAR. World war 3! Let me know, readers, if you figure out a way we all can help. Ill never adopt from here again.

Kelli Moix

2024-03

I have been following the story of a stolen dog (Jax) who landed at this facility and was adopted out. I realize I may not have all of the details involved, but compassion and transparency go a long way. I feel they could have put forth a lot more effort to right this wrong.

Devina Burnett

2024-04

Return Jackson. Receiving stolen property is a crime. Just because you supposedly followed state guidelines does not mean you dud the right thing. Due to this I've unsubscribed and will no longer be an ally or foster. Hope this helps you make better decisions in the future.