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For Those Less Fortunate...

The Laramie Animal Shelter often receives donations of pet food from members of the community. Since the Shelter's budget accounts for feeding the pets that are housed at the Shelter, we turn these donated bags of dog and cat kibble around and place them back out in our community. Bags of donated kibble are stored at the Shelter and then provided to people that are having a tough time making it to the end of the month. That way, Fido and Fluffy can still have full tummies while their owners get back on their feet.

Usually we have plenty of this food available to turn back into our community but for some reason or another, our supplies have run a bit short. I was sniffing around yesterday and our shelves are almost empty! We have had lots of requests for free food this fall. Maybe it's the economy? Who knows. I'm just a dog...I don't understand all this talk about gas prices and mortgage companies. At any rate, our supplies are low. With this in mind, if you are looking to make a small donation and help a needy critter, consider dropping a bag of food, either cat or dog food, at the Laramie Animal Shelter. The Shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5:30 pm. Your donation will help a pet stay comfortable and healthy.

While a full belly is the goal, we like to be sure that we can pass this food along to needy pets with confidence. With this in mind we do ask that only unopened bags be donated. If you make a donation of kibble, I'll make sure it gets passed along to a needy pet.

Our Featured Dog...

Lucy was surrendered because her people were moving and could not have her in their rental home.

She is spayed and current on her rabies vaccinations.

She is cute and friendly and she likes people. She will come with a microchip for identification in case she should get lost.

Our Featured Cat...

Seiko came into the Shelter very thin and dehydrated. She has "made up for lost time" by eating well and getting some much needed rest.

She is now seeking a good home. She will be spayed prior to adoption but she will need all of her shots.

She will come with a microchip for identification in case she should ever become lost.

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. The veterinarians of Laramie also offer $10 off the first office visit for any animal adopted from the Shelter.

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.

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...

My name is Mousse. I am the Shelter's Guinea Pig. I came to the Shelter recently in pretty poor shape. I had a condition called Scurvy. Scurvy is caused when creatures, like me, don't get enough vitamin C.

Guinea pigs need a lot of vitamin C in their diets since their bodies don't produce any vitamin C on their own. If we don't get it, we develop skin conditions, hair loss, lethargy, weakness, difficulty moving, loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, nose and eye discharge, rough hair coat, tenderness to the touch, poor skin condition and internal skeletal-muscular hemorrhage. All it took to correct my problem was a balanced diet high in vitamin C. It was really simple!

Since exotics and pocket pets are often improperly cared for, I decided to offer my services to the Shelter. I will write periodic articles here to help people learn how to care for smaller, more exotic pets. Only through proper care can a small and furry, reptilian or avian pet really thrive. Anyone looking to take on an exotic pet really needs to make the effort to treat that pet properly and provide for it's specific needs. Some pets require certain temperatures. Some pets require special lights. Some pets have certain dietary needs. All of these things can make exotic pets more challenging than your average dog or cat. No offense to Taffy, my Shelter friend, but she is much simpler to care for. I hope that this section will be beneficial and will help pocket pets and exotics to have healthier lives in the homes of their adopters.

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