Wayside Tails

All Things Enrichment

In this episode of Wayside Tails, we discuss how to bust pets' boredom with enrichment! Plus, we've got a quiz! How much do you remember from past episodes?

Animal Shelter Veterinarians, Part 2

Listen in as we continue to learn about what it's like to be an animal shelter veterinarian with Dr. Marta Andelson! She answers common student questions and describes her work at Wayside Waifs.

Animal Shelter Veterinarians, Part 1

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Eric Kelly, one of Wayside Waifs' veterinarians! We talk about his work at the animal shelter, what it takes to become a vet, and how we can take responsibility for our pets' health!

Animal Shelter Educators

What do educators at an animal shelter do? In this episode, we explore the connection between how we treat people and how we treat animals with Ashley, Wayside Waifs' Director of Community Education and Outreach! Your challenge this week is to practice having self-control with both people and animals. Listen in to find out more!

Let’s Talk about Adoptions!

In this episode, we learn about the ins and outs of the pet adoption process with Becky, Wayside Waifs' Adoptions Manager! Your challenge this week is to practice being humane. Listen in to find out more!

What’s Wayside Waifs?

What is Wayside Waifs? What happens here? These questions and more will be answered in today’s episode. 

Introducing Wayside Tails!

Welcome to the first episode of Wayside Tails, a podcast all about practicing compassion with people and other animals! Hosted by educator Margaret, this podcast is brought to you by Wayside Waifs, a no-kill animal shelter located in Kansas City, Missouri. Our podcast isn't just for animal lovers – it's also for educators, students, and families who want to learn more about the importance of empathy, kindness, and compassion.