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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...

JoJo was surrendered for being temperamental with the children in the household. He will not be placed in a household with children under 12. JoJo is otherwise friendly with adults. He is neutered and current on his vaccinations.

Our Featured Cat...

Diamond is a friendly young adult. She is laid back and playful. She will be spayed prior to adoption. Her new owner will need to bring her up to date on her vaccinations.

Cat Enrichment Drive...

All of our sheltered animals like to have toys and beds. The simple comforts that make the Shelter more like home. With that in mind we recently found a great product that will help our kitties have a place to "Stretch and Scratch". We are beginning a community drive to see if interested cat lovers would like to donate "Stretch and Scratch" scratch pads for our sheltered cats. By clicking the picture to the left, interested parties can purchase individual scratch pads or quantities of cases and half cases to be delivered directly to the Shelter. These are a "disposable" product made of corrugated cardboard. Once a kitty is adopted, his "Stretch and Scratch" can go to his new home with him. We'd love to be able to provide these to our kitties at all times. If you are interested, just click the image and make an order. As soon as it arrives, we'll put the scratch pads to good use.

Legal Beagle...

2010 is here and that may mean it's time for a new dog license. Dogs in Laramie need to have a dog license and they need to wear their snazzy license whenever they leave home. Licenses are good for one year from the date of issue. The first of the year is a good time to just check and make sure that your dog's license is current.

Lots of folks confuse the city license with the rabies tag. They are similar, but not the same. The city license is a brass tag while the rabies tag is usually a different color each year.

To get a city license for your dog, just stop in at the Shelter or City Hall. Bring your dog's proof of a rabies vaccination. That proof should show the date your dog's vaccination was given and the date it expires. City licenses cost $5 at the Shelter or City Hall. You can also get a city license at your veterinary hospital. They might charge you a different price though.

Take a moment now to check that your dog's license is in good standing. Fido may need it to help him get home someday.

Wear and tear (translate doggy digging) has taken its toll on some of our beds so we are currently in need of some replacement parts. The fabric needs to be replaced.

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. Ferrets like to den. You should provide your ferrets with a wire cage at least 18 inches long, 18 inches deep and 30 inches wide. Many ferrets like to live in "split-level" houses where they can use stairs and ramps to get around. They also enjoy hammocks and perches. Aquariums should be avoided as they don't provide adequate ventilation.

Ferrets can be quite skilled at escaping from their homes and can be dexterous when faced with cabinet doors and other obstacles. Considering this, their cages should be secure and should have latches that the ferret can't open. Cages should also be constructed such that there are no openings larger than 1 inch by two inches as ferrets can routinely pass through openings that small.

The flooring in your ferret cage should be solid as wire or mesh can be uncomfortable on their feet. The flooring should be constructed of something that can be washed and sanitized as needed. Wood shavings can hold in moisture and odors and can even cause respiratory problems so they should be avoided. 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