I occasionally digress from blogging about real estate.  This is one of those times.  My wife Susan and I are passionate about dogs and cats – especially rescued dogs and cats.  As a result, we have been active supporters of Wayside Waifs in Kansas City.  Susan is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the second time.

Wayside Waifs (www.waysidewaifs.org) is the largest and oldest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing approximately 5,000 animals each year.  We now have 3 dogs (see pictures) and a cat, all from Wayside Waifs, and these are just the latest adoptees in our long experience with the shelter.  So we know firsthand the great work they do and the great animals they rescue.

Wayside’s biggest fundraiser of the year is the Fur Ball Gala and it is coming up May 8th at the Overland Park Convention Center.  I know what you are thinking, another long, boring, black-tie fundraiser.  Not at all!  The Fur Ball is casual, fun and relaxed.  Each year there is an entertaining theme.  This year’s theme is Caturday Night Fever.  You can dress to the theme or you can just go casual.  Either way, it’s a great evening of mingling with fun people in a fun atmosphere with the best, biggest silent auction and the shortest live auction ever.  Great food and even a few dogs to see.

Please go to Wayside’s website and check out the Fur Ball Gala information and the shelter’s whole story.  And please consider supporting the event and/or adopting a new ‘family’ member from Wayside.