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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...

Barbie was surrendered because her owners could not provide care for her. She is 9 months old. She will need all of her vaccinations. She will be spayed prior to adoption.

Our Featured Cat...

Chowder is a handsome young adult male. He is used to kids, cats and dogs. He likes attention and he's affectionate. He'll be neutered prior to adoption but he will need all of his vaccinations.

Farewell Mousse...

Today the Laramie Animal Shelter lost a valuable member of their team and family. Mousse the Guinea Pig was diagnosed with a collection of severe conditions. Mousse had been feeling badly for about 2 weeks and despite treatment with antibiotics (for a bladder infection) he was only modestly improved and he continued to lose weight.

This morning, Friday, Feb 26th, we trekked with Mousse to the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital for more diagnostics in the hopes of finding something that was treatable. Unfortunately, Mousse was diagnosed with a bladder stone that was likely lodged in his urethra. He also had overgrown teeth (from a couple weeks of not chewing much of his own food), a lung tumor and damage to his liver.

His surgical bill would have been between $1400 and $1800 dollars. That does not include the initial diagnostics that were performed this morning. Additionally, he would have faced a 70% chance of going through the surgery to have more stones in 4-6 months, placing him right back in the same boat. With all those factors in mind, and considering Mousse's advanced age, Mousse's Shelter Family opted to save him the invasive surgery and force feeding that would have been entailed.

Mousse, our friend, left this world peacefully and surrounded by loving friends and family. We miss him already and will continue to be reminded of his absence each time we open the fridge to get something. (He would always squeek and beg for treats from the produce drawer). He was much loved and held a special place of honor in our lives and at the Shelter behind the counter where he greeted visitors. Farewell Mousse.

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.

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

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