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Wayside Waifs was created in 1944. Fenby Webster was a key contributor to their start. Through contributions, Wayside Waifs was able to purchase a 20-acre farm. The shelter was built in southeast Kansas City, Missouri in 1945 and remained until 1999 when a state-of-the-art facility was built adjacent to the original building. Additional acreage was acquired over the years, bringing the total to 50 acres. In December 2012, Wayside Waifs opened the doors of a newly expanded and renovated shelter veterinary clinic. The 47,000 square foot building can shelter hundreds of animals. Each year Wayside cares for more than 6,000 abandoned, abused, and homeless pets. In 2020 Wayside completed the $8.7 million Building Dreams and Transforming Lives Capital Campaign, which added 20,000 square feet to the campus.

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- There are 900 to 2,000 new cases every year of animal hoarding in the US, with 250,000 animals falling victim.
- There are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 7.41 million cats in the U.S. where 20 men and women are assaulted per minute (an average of around 10 million a year).
- In one survey, 71 percent of domestic violence victims reported that their abuser also targeted pets.
- The animals whose abuse is most often reported are dogs, cats, horses and livestock
- In one study of families under investigation for suspected child abuse, researchers found that pet abuse had occurred in 88 percent of the families under supervision for physical abuse of their children.

- 49 states have laws to provide felony penalties for animal torture on the first offense.
- Each year, more than 6,000 animals come to Wayside Waifs looking for a second chance.
- Wayside has a 97% live release rate.
- Wayside’s Humane Education department delivers programs to more than 13,000 students in Kansas City, proactively working to prevent animal abuse and neglect.
- Wayside Waifs has more than 300 adoptable animals in their care.
- The 11,000 square foot clinic includes exam tables, dentistry equipment, digital x-ray machine, a surgery suite, and more.
- Wayside Waifs is a no kill animal shelter, located in south Kansas City, Missouri, on 50 beautiful acres
- Wayside has been helping animals since 1944
- They have boot camp for puppies aged 8-16 weeks
- All pets at Wayside are evaluated and some begin training programs to learn basic commands
- Wayside also offers dog training classes to the public.

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Wayside Waifs provides so many great ways to get involved and help them with their cause.
-You can start a fundraiser
-Donate money directly to them
-You can Volunteer
-You can be a foster home for an animal
-You can go on field trips with animals to get to know them
-There are many events that you can take apart off
-You can participate in events outside of Wayside, like the one below

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Our action plan is to raise money through a Facebook fundraiser.

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Will and Liam's Fundraiser for Wayside Waifs Inc.

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Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money for a non profit animal shelter called Wayside Waifs and your contribution will make an...

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Liam and Will's fundraiser for Wayside Waifs

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You guys!!!!! Liam is so excited and keeps checking the donation page and updating everyone. Naturally he has turned this into a competition with his buddy, Will. We are so lucky to have generous friends donating to help pets find a home. Thank you so much.