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Non-profit OrganizationsMissouri, United States51-200 Employees
Wayside Waifs is a private, 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1944. Through its Circle of Care, the organization provides a broad range of services to support the human–pet bond, including pet adoption, foster care, veterinary care, and public dog training. It operates specialized programs such as a Canine Behavior Center for shy or high-arousal shelter dogs, a five-acre off-leash dog park, and on-site pet retail, alongside humane education, community outreach for owned pets, a pet food pantry, and pet memorial services. The organization serves more than 30,000 pets and people annually and maintains a no-kill approach to animal welfare.