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The 3rd Annual HOGS for DOGS poker run and parade is Sunday, August 29th, 2010. No motorcycle? No problem! Any motorcycle or vehicle is welcome to join us.

Prizes For: Best Hand, 2^nd Place, 3^rd Place, 4^th Place, Worst Hand

• Certificate for 1 night stay in a King Suite at the infamous Hickok’s Hotel and Gaming, Deadwood South Dakota
• Man or Woman’s Leather Jacket From Maverick’s Motorsport
• $100 Shadow’s Gift Card and T-Shirt
• $100 Shadow’s Gift Card
• $50 Shadow’s Gift Card

Registration begins at 10:00am at Maverick Motorsports, 3320 E Lincolnway

• $25 gets you in the ride, a poker hand, a patch, rocker, and Pin* (*while supplies last)
• $10 for each additional poker hand (rider)
• $25 Hogs For Dogs T-Shirt
• Silent Auction (Registration and ends 3:45 at Bunkhouse)
• 50/50 Raffle (Registration and drawing at Bunkhouse)

• Parade begins at noon and the Parade route is from Maverick's east on Lincolnway to College south and east on College to Southwest Drive North on Southwest Drive to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter where riders will stop for tours and a chance to visit the orphaned animals at the shelter. The shelter will also be the first stop for the poker hand (for those participating in the Poker Run).

12:40p.m.: Start Poker Run

• Shelter—800 Southwest Dr, Cheyenne
• Shadows—115 W 15th St # 1, Cheyenne
• Redwood Bar & Lounge—2105 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne,
• Take a beautiful ride to the Lincoln Monument or take a $2 fourth card buy out at the Bunkhouse
• Bunkhouse—1064 Happy Jack Road, Cheyenne
• Live Music by Southern Fryd begins at 2:00 pm

Keep Your Pets Safe During Cheyenne Frontier Days

The Cheyenne Animal Shelter would like to remind pet owners to take special care of pets during Cheyenne Frontier Days. Cheyenne isn’t the quiet community we’re used to during this time of year. There are more people and cars in town and a lot of activities are going on such as concerts and parades. Take extra precautions to ensure your pet’s safety:

• Things that are normally okay may not be safe. If you normally let your pets out without leashes, they could get lost or injured, especially this time of year. Make sure all pets are wearing tags and are microchipped.
• Keep your pets at home. Find a cool, quiet place to keep your pets when you are not home. The noise and activity that CFD brings may be too much for pets to handle..
• If you do take your pets to Cheyenne Frontier Days, do not leave them in the car; it is too hot for them.
• Should you happen to lose your pet during CFD, visit the Shelter, look for them right away, put up posters, and call the local veterinarian offices.

Keep Your Pets Safe in Warm Weather

Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season also offers up situations that can endanger your pet. By taking the following precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen.

• Never leave your pets in the car - In nice weather you might be tempted to take your pet with you in the car while you run errands or travel. But in warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even in the shade. Don't think that just because you'll be gone "just a minute" that your pet will be safe while you're gone. To avoid any chance that your pet will succumb to the heat of a car this summer, be sure to play it safe by leaving your pet cool and refreshed at home while you're on the road. And if you do happen to see a pet in a car alone during the hot summer months, alert the management of the store where the car is parked. If the owner does not return promptly, call local animal control or the police department immediately.
• Bring pets inside in the extreme heat - Your house is the best place for pets on hot summer days. If you must keep your pets outside for any period of time, make sure they always have fresh, cold water and shelter from the sun's rays so they can keep cool.
• Limit exercise in the extreme heat - Pets need exercise even when it is hot, but extra care needs to be taken with older dogs, short-nosed dogs, and those with thick coats. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours. Keep in mind that asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws. Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips.
• Play it safe on the 4th of July - Don't take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets. For your pet's well being, leave her at home. Be especially aware of fireworks and other threats during the Fourth of July.

Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar, identification tag and is microchipped. If you are separated from your pet, a microchip may very well be his or her ticket home. The Cheyenne Animal Shelter performs microchipping for $25 everyday from 8am-6pm.

For more information, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 632-6655.

WyHy Dog Days of Summer scheduled for June 15, 2010

Cheyenne (June 2010) - WyHy has teamed up with the Cheyenne Animal Shelter to celebrate Dog Days of Summer. WyHy is a proud supporter of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter and is honoring their mission by serving lunch and asking WyHy Members and the Community of Cheyenne to help with fundraising efforts. Several items are needed for the day to day operations at the shelter and the goal of the event is to obtain donations from the Shelter Wish List; some of these items include: monetary donations, gift cards at local merchants, i.e. Sam’s Club or Target, canned cat food, paper towels, large garbage bags, KMR (Kitten formula), non-clumping cat litter, quality kitten & puppy food, cat & dog toys, copy paper (color or white), kitchen garbage bags and postage stamps. The Cheyenne Animal Shelter will bring adoptable pets to the WyHy location at 1715 Stillwater on June 15th from 10:00 to 2:00, lunch will be provided from 11:00 to 1:30. Since the animals can’t ask, we must!

The Cheyenne Animal Shelter mission enhances the quality of life for animals and people through compassion, respect and education. Their goal is to find a home for every adoptable companion animal brought to their door. To reach this goal, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter must increase the number of pets placed and decrease the number of pets relinquished. To achieve this goal, events like Dog Days of Summer assists with off-site adoptions, humane education and outreach.

WyHy, in partnership with our member-owners, provides a full range of high quality financial services which create and support member’s lifestyles while maintaining a strong financial position. WyHy is a member of over 3,600 shared branches and 28,000 ATM’s nationwide. WyHy was chartered in 1953.

There Are Still Spots Available in Critter Camp, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter's Fun Summer Day Camp for Kids!

Children attending Critter Camp will interact with and learn about animals of all kinds! They will get to play with shelter dogs and cats as well alpacas, bomb-sniffing dogs, therapy dogs, Rosie the snake, turtles, parrots and many more!

Critter Camp takes place at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter and runs from 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday during the following weeks:

June 14 -18 (grades K - 5)
July 5 - 9 (grades K - 5)
July 12 - 16 (grades K - 5) SOLD OUT
August 2 - 6 (grades K - 5) SOLD OUT

Critter Camp is taught by local teachers and volunteers. The cost is $150 per child but parents can get a discount if they enroll 2 or more children ($125 per child).

Children who attend Critter Camp become more compassionate towards animals. They also learn important life skills like respect, loyalty and empathy and that spaying and neutering is the right thing to do to control pet overpopulation. Plus, they have a great time!

Call 632-6655 to register your child today.

For more information, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 632-6655 or visit our website at: www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org.

2 Cats for the Price as 1 During Adopt-a-Cat Month at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter

The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is celebrating American Humane's national Adopt-a-Cat Month this June. It's an ideal time to adopt a feline, since the spring and summer months typically bring a surge of kittens and cats to the nation's shelters.

"Whether you're looking for a fun, frisky kitten or a mellow, mature cat, you'll find the perfect feline at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter," says Laura Malory, spokesperson for the Shelter. "We have cats of all breeds, ages and personalities, and they're all looking for loving, permanent homes."

During Adopt-a-Cat Month in June, you can adopt two cats for the same price as one at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.

Adoption fees are very reasonable starting at just $35. All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped and receive a free veterinary exam within ten days of adoption.

For more information, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 632-6655 or visit our website at: www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org.

Pet Poison Alert: Cocoa Bean Mulch Can Be Toxic for Dogs

If your dog likes to spend sunny days lazing in the garden, his treat-seeking nose may lead him to one danger in particular: sweet-smelling but potentially harmful cocoa bean mulch.

Many gardeners are familiar with the use of cocoa bean shells, a by-product of chocolate production, in landscaping—it’s especially popular for its attractive odor and color and eventual degradation into organic fertilizer. But many pet parents don’t realize that cocoa mulch, if eaten in large quantities, can be toxic to their furry friends.

“Dogs are attracted to the fertilizer’s sweet smell,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, ASPCA Senior Vice President of Animal Health Services, “but like chocolate, cocoa bean mulch can be too much for our canine companions.”

Ingestion of large amounts of cocoa bean mulch, which contains residual amounts of theobromine—a methylxanthine found in chocolate and known to be toxic to dogs—may cause a variety of clinical signs. These typically start with vomiting, diarrhea and elevated heart rate, and if large amounts are consumed, they may progress to hyperactivity, muscle tremors and possibly other more serious neurological signs. Treatment includes administering medical-grade activated charcoal, bringing tremors under control with cardiac monitoring and preventing further exposure.

“We advise pet parents not to use cocoa mulch in areas where dogs can be exposed unobserved, particularly dogs who have indiscriminate eating habits,” says Dr. Hansen. He further recommends that pet parents consider using a nontoxic alternative, such as shredded pine, cedar or hemlock bark. These will keep your pooch—and your garden—happy and healthy.

If you suspect your dog has ingested cocoa bean mulch, contact a veterinarian immediately.

For more information, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 632-6655 or visit our website at: www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org.