Waifs of the Week - June 24, 2013 These pets are available for adoption today through Wayside Waifs.

Waifs of the Week - June 24, 2013

These pets are available for adoption today through Wayside Waifs.

Wilma 11 months Female Basset Hound Hi everyone! I'm Wilma, an 11 month, 35 lb. Bassett Hound who hopes to have a family to call my own soon. I came to Wayside as a stray and, boy, was I glad to have someone take me in and care for me! Being such a young dog, I don't have many life skills to survive on my own! While I was very timid and scared when I first got here, I've blossomed into quite the social butterfly. I'm a friendly, sweet-natured and fun-loving dog who likes going on walks and hanging out with my human friends here at Wayside. I love being around people and have this cute (and very effective) way of snuggling up to my human friends when they're sitting on the couch, looking up at them with this adoring expression and - presto!-I'm rewarded with lots of petting and ear-scratching. Being a young dog, I still have lots of puppy-like playfulness and energy, and so ideally my adoptive family will provide a moderate level of activity for me and some obedience training. I'm pretty friendly around other dogs, but if you have any canine members in your family you should bring them in so we can meet - just to make sure it's a good fit. Oh, and I'm also okay with cats! One of the staff members here at Wayside took me to her home for a little outing, and she said I liked her cats. So if you're looking for a happy-go-lucky, friendly dog please come to Wayside soon so we can meet. Love, Wilma Adoption fee: $130	Layla 3 years / 6 months Female   Domestic Medium Hair What'll you do when you get lonely, and nobody's waitin' by your side? Adopt a kitty, preferably me! Hello there. My name is Layla, just like the classic rock song. Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" about a beautiful woman and, as you can see from my picture, I'm quite the looker myself. I'm a gorgeous, petite, long haired calico with super soft, luxurious fur. I was found as a stray, so I'm very thankful to be safe and cool here at Wayside, waiting for my forever man or woman to walk in here and fall in love with me. People here at Wayside describe me as friendly, sweet, confident, loving and affectionate. I love being petted, especially scratches on my head. My Felineality is Personal Assistant. That means I'm a people-oriented cat who is medium brave in new situations. When we're at home together, I will want to be with you, helping you with all your household tasks, whether it's folding laundry, cooking dinner or working on the computer. If you're looking for a pretty feline friend to put a song in your heart, come to Wayside and meet me, Layla! Love, Layla Adoption fee: $50	Sam 5 years Male Chihuahua Please let me introduce myself: I am Sam, I am. And I am an adorable, lovable, cuddle-able mix of short-coat Chihuahua and Beagle, two breeds that blend together to make me and I'm just as unique as I can be (a Chihuahua and Beagle with the regal face of our canine's superhero, Rin-Tin-Tin). I'm a perfect sized medium (23 pounds of me) and I'm at that perfect age (five) where I've settled into my personality and you know who I am (sweet, sweet Sam, I am). I'm mostly tan with a sprinkling of dark color around my face and eyebrows-and you've got to look into these soulful eyes and see my distinctly marked, always-pondering "eyebrows." I've been called a "Teddy bear," although I'm not sure what that means. I want to please so I hope it's good! I do know that I adore people and I love to be petted under my chin, on the tippy top of my head, over my ears, down my back-you could pet me until the cows come home-or until you decide that you like green eggs and ham. I adore ear-scratching sessions, mine, of course. I thought I'd let you know that these are my favorite ways to be with you (although I would never be pushy about it! (1) standing next to you and leaning, oh, so gently in, (2) sitting next to you and leaning, oh, so gently in, and (3) laying next to you, while you're sitting and doing whatever appeals to you. Whatever it is, it appeals to me. I'm an inquisitive, curious boy and I like to explore with you, sniffing the smells and taking in the sights. I came from another shelter quite a ways away because they ran out of room and Wayside took me in. I haven't been here long and I've already made lots of friends. I don't know where I was before the other shelter brought me here but something might have caused me to be slightly afraid (for now) of loud noises and quick movements, nothing out of line but I would probably be better in a home with no children under five. I can't wait to meet everyone in your family so I can show you what a precious boy I am. I'm a lovable, huggable, sweet guy with a huge heart. If you want a loyal companion who would follow you to the ends of the earth, I'm here waiting for you. Love, Sam Adoption fee: $130
Don't fur-get about our grr-eat adoption specials all summer long at Wayside Waifs! From now until August 31, 3013, all longterm (30+ days in shelter), senior (7 years and older) and black animals are 1/2 price! Find your new best friend today!  #100KChallenge