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Monday, September 7, 2015

Adopt Terry a #Shepherd #Collie Mix Dog @WaysideWaifs in #KCMO

This beautiful boy is Terry. He's a three year old Shepherd / Collie mixed breed dog. He's a young fellow with lots of energy, so he'd love an active best friend.

Here's Terry's adoption message:

Hi, I'm Terry! My last owner had to move and couldn't take me along so I was brought here to Wayside. It's okay though! I'm getting the second chance at life that I deserve and I couldn't be happier! Even though being a Waif is awesome, I'm ready to find my fur-ever home. Could that be with you?

I'm a big, handsome guy as you can see in my photos. I'm looking for a home without any other furry friends because it can be a little too overwhelming for me. I'm a very smart boy! I know commands like "sit", "come", and "shake" and I'm even house-trained! I'm eager to learn even more from you, especially if you motivate me with toys or praise.

I love to explore the outdoors and walk on my leash. I'm really energetic so I'll need to be able to get plenty of physical exercise. I also need to meet all new family members before going home to give me some time to feel more comfortable. If you're family is looking for a guy like me, come meet me at Wayside Waifs soon! Tail Wags! Terry

Contact Wayside Waifs for more information about Terry at 816-761-8151. Terry's animal ID number is 17521118

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter. They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or thnose that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community.

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday. Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events. Fetch the Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like and if you're participating in the blog hop, post your featured pets! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Adopt Lucy a 5 yr old #LabradorRetriever #Pitbull dog @HSMO in #StLouis

This adorable girl is Lucy. She's a 5 year old black and white Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier mixed breed dog. What a fantastic breed mix!

Lucy is looking for a quiet home and a new best friend who will help her feel safe and not be so shy around new people and situations. Lucy does warm up to people and is a sweetheart when she gets to know you.

Take a look at Lucy's adoption video and then contact the Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland Heights animal shelter at 314-951-1588. Lucy's animal ID number is A599096.

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. They provide a safe and caring haven to animals - large and small - that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Their mission is to end the cycle of abuse and overpopulation, assist in creating lasting relations hips between people and animals, offer world-class veterinary care, plus offer pet obedience and behavior programs.

HSMO operates three animal shelters in the St Louis, Missouri, area, plus Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri, for abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, chickens and other farm animals.

We are participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry. Handmade artisan jewelry gifts in pet themes including dogs, cats, and horses.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Adopt Happy an #Akita #GermanShepherd Mix Dog in #Missouri

This gorgeous girl is Happy. She's an Akita and German Shepherd mixed breed dog at the Humane Society of Missouri's St Louis City animal shelter while she waits for a forever home.

At only 2 years old Happy still has lots of puppy energy. She's a bit shy and needs a best friend who can show her the world is a good place.

Take a look at Happy's adoption video and then contact the HSMO at 314-951-1562. Happy's animal ID number is A591660

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. They provide a safe and caring haven to animals - large and small - that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Their mission is to end the cycle of abuse and overpopulation, assist in creating lasting relations hips between people and animals, offer world-class veterinary care, plus offer pet obedience and behavior programs. HSMO operates three animal shelters in the St Louis, Missouri, area, plus Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri, for abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, chickens and other farm animals.

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry. Handmade artisan jewelry gifts in pet themes including dogs, cats, and horses.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Adopt Dickens a Treeing Walker #Coonhound in #StLouis #Missouri

This handsome young fellow is Dickens. He's a three year old Treeing Walker Coonhound at the Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis.

Dickens is a favorite of animal shelter staff and volunteers and they report he's a happy go lucky guy who wants someone to play with. He loves toys! Dickens has lots of that hound curiosity and would love someone who can take him for long walks and adventures.

Dickens appears to already be housebroken. He walks nicely on a leash and already knows sit, down and shake.

Take a look at Dickens adoption video and then contact the HSMO at 314-951-1562. Dickens animal ID number is A570170.

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. They provide a safe and caring haven to animals - large and small - that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Their mission is to end the cycle of abuse and overpopulation, assist in creating lasting relations hips between people and animals, offer world-class veterinary care, plus offer pet obedience and behavior programs. HSMO operates three animal shelters in the St Louis, Missouri, area, plus Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri, for abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, chickens and other farm animals.

Good News! 8 yr old senior Akita mix, Biggin has been adopted!

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry. Handmade artisan jewelry gifts in pet themes including dogs, cats, and horses.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Adopt Chanel a Senior Pitbull Great Dane Dog in Missouri | Tuesdays Tails

This big beautiful girl is Chanel. She's an 8 year old American Pit Bull Terrier and Great Dane mix. At 8 years old she's a senior, but as you can see from her adoption video, she still has lots of energy!

Chanel is a friendly girl who loves playing with toys and going for walks.

Take a look at Chanel's adoption video and then contact the Humane Society of Missouri's St Louis City animal shelter at 314-951-1562. Chanel's animal ID number is A585676

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. They provide a safe and caring haven to animals - large and small - that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Their mission is to end the cycle of abuse and overpopulation, assist in creating lasting relations hips between people and animals, offer world-class veterinary care, plus offer pet obedience and behavior programs. HSMO operates three animal shelters in the St Louis, Missouri, area, plus Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri, for abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, chickens and other farm animals.

We are participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry. Handmade artisan jewelry gifts in pet themes including dogs, cats, and horses.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Adopt Dollar a Pitbull Shepherd Dog @WaysideWaifs in KCMO

This big beautiful boy is Dollar. Though he may look like a big Lab mix, Dollar has had DNA testing and he is a German Shepherd / American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He's four years old, weighs 78 pounds and is mostly housebroken.

Dollar's story really pinged my heartstrings. Though no fault of his own, he's kind of been caught in a revolving door at Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri.

First adopted from Wayside when he was 6 months old, that family broke apart and Dollar found himself back at the shelter. Adopted again a few years ago, Dollar was surrendered to Wayside when his boy left for collage and the family no longer wanted him.

I'll let Dollar tell you the rest of his story:

Hi there, I'm Dollar! I roll with the flow and try my best never to let anything get me down. I am a survivor and a lover and a simple dog who just wants to be part of a family. I get confused though, thinking back on my life and how it might have been different. Why has the love of a forever family been so elusive for me? I'm back at Wayside now, and this time around, I will finally find the home and family that I so deserve. I hope it's with you. I hope we find each other and realize we were meant to be together all along. I believe there is a reason I'm here, and it is so that I can finally find you.

I am a handsome and fun, 4 year old, 78 pound, mostly housetrained, German Shepherd/American Staffordshire Terrier mix. My breeds are a wonderful combination of loyalty, devotion, strength, and smarts. I even had a DNA test done a couple years ago, so I guess I'm sort of official, even though some of my friends insist I look more like a big ol' Black Lab! And in all honesty, I'm just a simple, sweet dog who is smart, affectionate, and happy, regardless of my breed and despite all the struggles I've had in my life. I just want to love and be loved. While I don't like to dwell on my past, I think it's important to share my full story with you, so here goes.

I first came to Wayside as a stray when I was just a 6 month old pup. There were some leads about who I belonged to, but I had already been passed around in my short life and no one seemed to want me, so I was put up for adoption. I did find a new home and things went ok for a while. But then my family life fell apart. There was a break up and I was caught in the middle. At just 2 years old, I found myself back out on the streets, alone and scared. I eventually made my way back to Wayside, where I spent about 5 months making friends and entertaining the volunteers. Then one day, I got adopted! I had a boy all my own and he loved me. Life was good...until he went away to college and the rest of the family didn't really want me. Once again, I was the odd man out.

I was with that family for about a year and a half, but now I find myself back at Wayside yet again. I've been busy reuniting and catching up with all my old volunteer pals. I see that they feel sad for me, so I try to cheer them up, letting them know that I'm ok and that I'll get through this! They just don't realize that I'm here waiting for you, so I'm good. I know you'll find me when the time is right. And I will appreciate you and feel grateful to you and make you feel special, every single day, for the rest of my life.

I hope you can be dedicated and committed to me. I've never had that in my life before, but it's something I really need. I will need daily exercise, to keep me fit, happy, and healthy. I need to lose a few pounds, but that will be easy to do with you by my side, exercising with me and giving me nutritious meals. Please be patient, consistent, and understanding with me, as I get acclimated to my new life with you. Since I'm smart and treat motivated, training me is easy and I already know several commands. It makes me happy to make you happy, so the sky is truly the limit with what I can learn. In fact, I've been working out at the agility park here at Wayside, and I'm a natural. I also love my toys so much.

Since I'm a rough and tumble sort of dog, with strength that I don't always fully realize, I think I'll be happiest in a home without kids under the age of 5, please. And for now, I'd like to be your only animal. At some point in time, I might do just fine with other dogs, but for now, I want all of your attention and love. After a day of fun, I want nothing more than to cuddle and chill out with you. I'm super silly, sweet and affectionate. I hope you'll give me the time to show you what a lover I can be!

Sure I've had a rough life and sometimes it just doesn't seem fair. But I can handle it! I'm resilient and I have a fantastic, charming personality that never lets me down. Just when things look bleakest for me, someone steps in and makes a difference in my life. I'm so grateful and I've found that people are good way more often than bad. So I just need one more really good person (I'm thinking of you!) to do that for me...to make me family and promise to stick with me for the rest of my life. It happens for other dogs, why can't it happen for me? No reason, no reason at all. I just have to continue to be patient until you find me. I hope it's soon.
Love, Dollar

Dollar needs a family to call his own that will be a loving forever home. Take a look at his adoption video so you can see him in action. He's a sweetie who is eager to please. For more information about adopting Dollar call Wayside Waifs at 816-761-8151 or 816-986-4426. Dollar's animal ID number is 12801819

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter. They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community.

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday. Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events. Fetch the Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like and if you're participating in the blog hop, post your featured pets! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Adopt Dipper and Parker a Bonded Pair of Senior Dogs @WaysideWaifs in KCMO

Dipper and Parker are a bonded pair of senior dogs that were rescued from a hoarding situation. They were kept outside without human contact so did not receive socialization. They were each adopted from Wayside Waifs animal shelter - separately. Both ran away from their new homes and ended up back at the shelter where staff realized this pair really needed to go to a home together.

Dipper is a 8 1/2 year old German Shepherd mix. Parker is a 6 1/2 year old male Terrier mix. They're an adorable, sweet pair!

Here's their adoption letter and their story:

Hi! We are Dipper and Parker. We don't want to bother you or take up much of your time, but we are looking for a home and we hope you might be just the person who is looking for us too. We are sweet and cuddly and very shy, until we get to know you. We are looking for kind, patient, and gentle people who will welcome both of us into their home and life. We know we're asking a lot from you and we know we're not the dogs for just anyone. But someone out there must need two sweet souls to brighten up their life, right? We have hope and faith that we can find the family who will love us for who we are and who will give us the life we deserved all along.

I, Dipper, am a handsome and distinguished, 9 year old, 47 pound, Shepherd mix. My best buddy is named Parker and he is an adorable and cuddly, 6 year old, Terrier mix. We are best friends. We lived together in an awful place with a dog hoarder. There were so many of us dogs there, neglected and lonely, just trying our best to survive. We didn't have the basics in life that so many dogs take for granted. We were kept outside without human contact. It was both exhilarating and terrifying the day we were rescued and brought to Wayside. Oh my, it's hard to describe the feelings we had. I spent my time trembling in fear at the thought of strangers coming near me. Parker and I were split up at that time, and I couldn't stop wondering how he was doing. It was only a few months ago, but it feels like a lifetime. It's been such a whirlwind since the day we first got to Wayside.

Since we were both shy and never socialized with people before, we spent awhile just getting acclimated to the human touch, walking on a leash, learning about dog beds and treats and couches...that sort of thing. At one point, we were both adopted, on the very same day, to different people. But as nice as our new families were, things just didn't work out for us there. We both ran away from our new homes and ended up back at Wayside. I've never been so happy to see anyone in my whole life as when Parker walked into my kennel! We comforted each other and joyfully played. It was a beautiful sight! And the Wayside staff realized that what we really needed was to go to a home together. We are more confident as a team. And we comfort each other through all the craziness of life. We were meant to be together and we can't wait to share our loyalty and devotion with you, too!

We hope you will be patient with us and give us plenty of time to adapt to our new home and life with you. It will take us longer than most dogs to feel comfortable and learn to relax with you and trust you. We will get there, but it will take time. We'll do best in a home with just a few people who we can deeply bond with and a home without a lot of activity going on. We love to be by your side and hope you'll be home a lot with us. We will thrive with a calm and positive energy around us. Please offer us positive reinforcement and let us know when we do good, by offering us gentle praise and tasty treats. We have never had anyone take the time to train us, but it's not too late! We are a couple of smart cookies and we love to learn! It makes us feel special when people care enough about us to teach us new things.

The Wayside staff will be happy to give you plenty of ideas to help us thrive in our new home. We hope you will give us lots of time to learn to trust you, understanding that everything is new and scary. Introduce us to new things a little at a time, and please keep in mind that we are trying our very best to fit in. Calm, quiet, and patient is how we hope you will be with us. We will do best in a home without kids under the age of 5, since their quick movements and loud voices are scary to us. And we both need to be closely supervised whenever we are outside. At this point, we are likely to run from you out of fear if we get loose. And Parker can climb a fence, so we will need to be on leash with you at all times when we are outdoors, at least for now. We don't want to scare you away from us, but we want to be sure you're the right person for us. We want to know up front that you are that special person who understands our quirks and challenges, but that you will love us anyway, because you want to make a difference in the lives of two sweet dogs who have never been given a break in life.

Dipper and Parker were hoping Santa would bring them a forever home.

We know you're out there! You've been looking for us, but the timing just hasn't been right. And we've been looking for you, too. We've been waiting and figuring things out. Parker and I are finally together, ready for our new life to begin. And what a beautiful life it will be, as part of a real family. We're ready!
Love, Dipper and Parker

Take a look at their adoption video and then give Wayside Waifs animal shelter a call at 816-761-8151. Dipper's animal ID number is 23688532. Parker's animal ID number is 23688477

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter. They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community.

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday. Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events.Fetch the new Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Do Just One Thing to Help One Dog | Tuesdays Tails

Tuesday's Tails is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs, the purpose is to promote shelter pets and help them find forever homes by social media sharing.

All of the pet bloggers participating in Tuesday's Tails are counting on each and every reader to do just one thing: share.

Just One Dog is an inspiring story that shows it only takes people willing to do just one thing to make a difference. A lot of people each decided to take pause in their day... to do just one thing for just one dog.

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday. Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events.

Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Spare a minute in your busy day to help save the life of a shelter pet. Share them via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ or whatever your favorite social media channels might be.

And if you're wondering what happened to Stanley, here's an update.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Adopt Hotcakes a Senior Pitbull Dog at Wayside Waifs in KCMO

This eye catching beauty is Hotcakes. She's a 10 year old American Staffordshire dog at Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City, MO. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and Hotcakes would certainly like to find a loving furever home soon!

Surrendered by her owner to animal control, I'm sure Hotcakes never thought she'd find herself homeless. Hotcakes walks nicely on a leash and cuddling is her favorite activity.

UPDATE: I just heard from Wayside Waifs that Hotcakes was adopted this morning (11/10/14) Congratulations, Hotcakes!

Here's Hotcakes adoption message:

Hi! My name is Hotcakes and I am a gorgeous 10-year-old American Staffordshire terrier. You can see by my picture that I have deep, soulful eyes and a soft coat. I want to tell you my story in the hopes that you might the family I've been waiting for.

I came to Wayside Waifs as an owner surrender to animal control and to be honest, I never thought I would find myself homeless at this stage in my life. My owner was sad to give me up but could no longer take care of me. All my friends at Wayside Waifs tell me that I shouldn't worry; this is the place where pets like me get adopted! First and foremost, I think I should tell you that I am hands down the best snuggle buddy you could ask for! There is nothing I love quite so much as giving my friends here all the love I have to offer. Don't get me wrong, I love to play too but cuddling is definitely my favorite hobby.

My friends here say that I am a dream to walk on a leash. I don't go too fast, or too slow; I guess you could say that I match your pace! One of my friends took me for a walk today and we had so much fun! I got to take in all the smells and see all the sights and afterwards we just sat together and talked. To be honest, she talked more than I did, but I am a good listener, or so I've been told! Some of the staff noticed that I try really hard to keep my kennel cleaned. With some consistency, patience a routine, hopefully house training should go pretty smoothly! I also am treat motivated and this will go miles on any training I might need. I can be particular about my canine friends so if you have any canines I might go home with, bring them on out to make sure we all get along!

Now that you know a little more about me, I am hoping you'll see what a kind, loving and sweet girl I am. If you are looking for a companion and best friend, I sure do hope you'll consider me, Hotcakes. I want to put this stage of my life behind me and find my family!

All my love, Hotcakes

For more information about this lovely senior dog, contact Wayside Waifs at 816-761-8151. Hotcakes animal ID number is 24025744.

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter. They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community.

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets. Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday. Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events.Fetch the new Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!