Meet two dogs filled to the brim with love, as well as a cat who lives up to his name

Arlo

Breed: Mixed

Age: 8 months

Looking for a “pawtner” who loves the great outdoors? Meet the amazing Arlo. This active boy makes you want to get out and live life to the fullest. He is smart and makes a friend wherever he goes. He is treat motivated and loves to learn new things. He would do well in an active home with adventurous humans. When he’s not playing with his favorite toys, he loves playing fetch, hiking and exploring. Meet the loyal and true Arlo at Wayside Waifs.

Willy Wonka

Breed: Domestic shorthair

Age: 2 1/2 years

If you want to view paradise, simply look around and meet Willy Wonka. This sweet boy has the golden ticket to your heart. Sweet like chocolate, he also has a flair for fun and loves to play. As with any feline friend, he will need time to adjust to his new abode, but once he does, it will be truly magical. Willy is looking for a quiet and calm home where he can focus on inventing new ways to have fun. If you’re looking for a cat with a real purrsonality — meet Willy Wonka today at Wayside Waifs.

Lily

Breed: American bulldog

Age: 5 years

Lily is the happiest, biggest, most lovable bulldog. She deserves nothing more than a forever home. This sweet bulldog first found her way to Melissa’s Second Chances in 2023 and is far too familiar with the shelter life. Sadly, she is back with us due to no fault of her own.

Lily loves going on walks and adores every person she meets. She is friendly with people of all ages and previously lived in a home with children. She is quiet in her kennel and loves to be lazy and take naps on her bed. She has never met a stuffy she didn’t love. Lily would love to be shown how awesome life can be. We think she would thrive as being a one and only pet, as she has so much love to give. However, she has previously done well with male dogs after slow introductions. It is unknown how Lily feels about feline friends.

Lily is also eligible for Melissa’s Second Chance’s Foster to Adopt Program.

To fill out an adoption application for Lily, go here. Melissa’s Second Chances is a nonprofit animal rescue in Shawnee. The group finds homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance to be beloved family pets.

Wayside Waifs is able to welcome visitors without an appointment. To learn about the adoption process and available animals, go here.