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The lists of animals at the Laramie Animal Shelter seen on this site are updated several times daily. If you don't see our animal lists change significantly, it's because many of the animals stay for longer periods while they await new homes.

The Laramie Animal Shelter can only accept checks and cash as payment. The Shelter is not equipped with a machine to process a debit or credit card at this time.

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Our Featured Dog...

Bo is a young adult Heeler mix. He will be neutered prior to adoption but he will need all of his vaccinations. He is reportedly house trained but he has lived primarily as an outdoor dog. He is friendly with people. He will not be a good choice for a home with smaller livestock like goats and sheep but he should be able to work cows well with some supervision. On the other hand, he'd make a great house pet for someone that was active and would give him a job other than herding.

Our Featured Cat...

Muffin is a shy, younger female. She is trying hard to get used to the idea of being handled and she's making slow progress. She now enjoys petting and affection but if startled she gets scared and bewildered. She will not be placed in a home with children under 10 years of age. She will be spayed prior to adoption but she will need all of her vaccinations.

Our Featured Rabbit...

Mana was surrendered when her young owner was not properly care for her. She is good about being handled. Anyone interested should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of rabbit care.

Winter Preparations...

It's getting colder outside and with the onset of winter it's important to remember to fortify Fido's outdoor accomodations. Insulated dog houses are very important for any dog required to spend even reasonable amounts of time outdoors during Laramie's winter months. The weather conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly so it's important to provide Fido with a warm, dry insulated house where they can get out of the elements. Dog houses should be elevated off the ground a bit and insulated on all side, including the floor. It should be small enough that Fido can heat the house with his own body heat but large enough for him to move around. There should be a door that protects Fido from the wind. Something like a carpet remnant makes a good door covering that Fido can move aside to get into the house but the carpet drops back down to block the wind. Straw makes great bedding. Blankets and rugs can collect moisture and then freeze into a solid block, failing to provide sufficient insulation for the dog. Straw stays dry and loose and can really help Fido preserve the heat he generates. When provisioning Fido for the outdoor winter months, don't forget to consider his water supply. It's important to remember that Fido can't drink from an ice cube. Many manufacturers make water heaters for dog bowls that will assist in keeping Fido in good supply of water that he can drink and take advantage of. Something else to consider would be taking the water bowl or bucket inside for the night where it can melt and then be placed back outside for Fido during the daytime hours.

Adopting a Friend...

Adopting a new friend and companion from the Laramie Animal Shelter is simply the best, most responsible way to add a companion animal to your life. Our adoptable animals can be seen by taking the "Check Out Our Adoptable Pets" link above. If you see someone you are interested in, stop by the Shelter during our normal business hours and a member of our staff will be happy to introduce you to the pet you are interested in.

Our adoption fees are: Dogs and Cats = $35 All Other Creatures = $10.

All dogs and cats adopted from the Laramie Animal Shelter are spayed or neutered at no cost to their adopters through the Laramie Animal Shelter Foundation's Spare a Litter campaign. All dogs and cats also come with a microchip for permanent identification in case they should ever become lost. For more information about our Shelter policies you can download this: Shelter Information Sheet

Below are our application forms. Please feel free to print them out and bring them with you when you come to the Shelter. If you elect to fax your application to the Shelter, be aware that we often require that existing pets be introduced successfully to pets being considered for adoption before an application will be approved and a new pet will be placed. Just because you may fax your paper application to the Shelter does not mean that the animal you are interested will be placed on hold for you when the paper application is received. The paper application is just one part of the application process. PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AND SPEAK WITH A STAFF MEMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Cat Adoption Application Dog Adoption Application Rodent/Reptile/Bird Adoption Application

If you rent your home or a space in a mobile home park you will need to complete and submit the following form:

Landlord Agreement

Mousseing Around...

I'm not a ferret...I'm a Guinea Pig! But I have ferret friends! I'd like to take a moment to tell you a little more about them. The ferret is in the weasel and otter family, in the Order Carnivora. They are related to otters, weasels, polecats, stoats, black-footed ferrets, martens, badgers, and wolverines. They are not rodents! The ferret's Latin name, Mustela putorius furo, means spear-shaped stinky little thief. Ferrets are spear shaped. Some may consider them stinky, but others actually like their smell.

As for thief, this is definitely true. Ferrets love to steal little things such as keys, socks, and anything else that they can get their little mouths on! Ferrets are "obligate carnivores". They cannot survive without a source of meat protein, whether it be from kibble or real meat. Ferrets do not get any nutritional value from vegetables or tofu. Most domesticated ferrets living in the USA consume a diet of ferret kibble and "duck soup". A lot of owners also feed a variety of meat. When looking for a good kibble, make sure it has a good source of protein and fat. Lots of folks like to think ferrets can eat cat food. While they "can", it's not the best balance of nutrients for them.

More about ferrets soon...

Barking Issues...

Laramie Animal Control Officers get complaint calls from citizens concerning barking dogs. There is an ordinance that prohibits nuisance barking within the city limits during all times of day and night.

Officers respond initially to inform the dog owner of the complaint and offer ideas for the dog owner that might help them to correct the problem. At this time we also visit with the complainant (if they provide us with contact information) to provide them with a "barking dog log".

This log is a simple tool that will help the Officer determine if the complaint is valid and warrants a citation. We ask that the complainant maintain this log for a minimum of 48 consecutive hours. The log can then be returned to the Officer that initially responded to the complaint. The log will be evaluated to help the Officer establish the validity of the complaint. If the complaint appears to be valid then a citation can be issued.

Download Barking Dog Log Here