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Wayside Waifs

Hours: Adoption hours Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Kansas City area
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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No-kill animal shelter on a Kansas City campus with adoptions of dogs, cats and small animals, a barn cat program, pet surrender, lost and found pets, foster care, dog training classes, behavior resources, an outreach program and an animal rescue program.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137

Hours: Adoption hours Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit the campus during adoption hours or call 816-761-8151. Pet surrender forms are on the website.

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Sources

Wayside Waifs official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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