The Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF) is a non-profit organization which was formed in 1990 in an effort to help Whidbey Island's homeless companion animals. WAIF is dedicated to provide food, shelter, veterinary care and nurturing to displaced pets until loving homes can be found for them. WAIF operates the WAIF Animal Shelter, a minimal-kill facility that provides a safe refuge to Island County's homeless dogs and cats. Only animals with aggressive behavioral problems and/or animals that are suffering are euthanized.