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In The News 2009
Cheyenne Frontier Days and Your Pets
Cheyenne, WY, July 2009
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) to go to the bathroom, they could get lost or injured 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 happen to lose your pet during CFD, visit the Shelter, look for them right away, put up posters, and call the local veterinarian offices.
- Owners of lost pets should immediately visit the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 800 Southwest Drive or call us at 307-632-6655.
Adopt-a-Cat Month Results
Cheyenne, WY July 2009
June was Adopt-a-Cat month and during the month of June, 127 cats from the Cheyenne Animal Shelter found new, loving families to call their own. Thank you to everyone who came in and adopted a cat.
We still have several cats at the Shelter who are looking for good homes though. If you are looking for a cat, please come down and save a life by adopting one from the Shelter. If you already have cats at home, help save lives by having your cats spayed or neutered. We really need for our community to help us solve the cat overpopulation problem.
All animals adopted from the Shelter are already spayed or neutered, have had at least one set of vaccinations, and are microchipped.
For more information on cats available for adoption, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 632-6655.
CELEBRATE ADOPT-A-CAT MONTH THIS JUNE
Cheyenne, WY, June 2009
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is celebrating national Adopt-a-Cat Month this month. It’s the perfect time to promote cat adoptions because the spring and summer months typically bring a surge of cats to the nation’s shelters.
Adoption prices for cats have been lowered to two for $60 in hopes to find homes for more felines during June. All cats adopted from the Cheyenne Animal Shelter will leave the shelter already spayed or neutered, microchipped and will have at least one set of vaccinations, and will come with a certificate for a free veterinary exam.
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter encourages people to enrich their lives by adopting a cat. The following list provides insights to consider when adopting:
- Age: While kittens are hard to resist, adult cats are often better suited to families with young children. Mature cats respond better to the clumsy handling of inquisitive toddlers.
- Number: It can be beneficial to adopt more than one cat or kitten, especially if the pets will be left alone for long periods while you are gone. Not all cats enjoy companionship, but many are very social with members of their own species. Young kittens need to engage in vigorous play for several hours a day, and another pet can help get the job done.
- Personality: Many cats are under a great deal of stress in a shelter environment. A cat’s true personality may not emerge until he has been in his new home for several weeks.
- Coat: The longer the cat’s fur, the more brushing will be needed to prevent painful matting.
- Kids and cats: Children should be taught that a kitten or cat is a companion, not a toy. Rough handling can lead to injuries to both the cat and the child.
For more information about Adopt-a-Cat Month, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 307-632-6655.
Let your child be “lucky as a dog” this summer--at critter camp
Cheyenne, WY, April 2009
Enroll now for Critter Camp, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter’s day camp for children who love spending time with animals and learning how to care for them. Activities will include games, crafts, presentations and special animal encounters.
Four sessions of Critter Camp are being offered at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter this summer.
- June 15-19: For children who are completing kindergarten through 5th this year
- July 6-10: For children who are completing 3rd through 5th this year
- July 13-17: For children who are completing kindergarten through 2nd this year
- August 3-7: For children who are completing kindergarten through 2nd this year
“Our goal is to provide a place for children to interact with and learn about the animals that share our world,” said Cheyenne Animal Shelter spokesperson, Michelle Hazzard.
The cost per session is $150 per child, if enrolling two or more children, the cost is $125 each. Classes are limited to 25 campers per session.
For more information or to register, call 632-6655 ext 33.
Fur Ball Presents: Oh Give Me a Home, March 28, 2009
Cheyenne, WY, March 2009
The Fur Ball is the Cheyenne Animal Shelter's largest and most crucial fundraiser of the year. Funds raised during the event are used to support the shelter's life-saving programs that help both animals and the people who care for them. The Fur Ball is a fun night which includes dinner and auctions, while at the same time allowing guests the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of less-fortunate cats and dogs in our community.
The Fur Ball features a fabulous full course dinner, live and silent auctions, and an evening of fun with other compassionate people from our community.
Tickets are available for $60 each, or invite your closest friends and purchase an entire table. All proceeds will benefit lost and homeless animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
To purchase tickets or tables call 632-6655.
Find True Love this Valentine’s Day at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter
Cheyenne, WY, February 2009
Visit the Cheyenne Animal Shelter this Valentine’s Day and find love, lots of it, during the Shelter’s Valentine’s Adopt-a-thon. Swarms of pooches will show off their best puppy-dog-eyes and bundles of cats will purr as loud as they can to compete for your love and affection on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15.
During the Valentine’s Adopt-a-thon, the shelter will be offering two cats or kittens for the adoption fee of one. The shelter will also give away a set of tickets to Comedy Works in Denver and will award the first 10 adopters on Saturday and the first 10 adopters on Sunday a special prize.
“This is a great way to add some extra love to the family and a great weekend to do it! We’ve got a great selection of animals waiting for a special family to come and adopt them,” said Michelle Hazzard, spokesperson for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
All animals adopted from the shelter are already neutered, have been vaccinated at least once, come with a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and are microchipped and registered with a national registry.
For more information about finding true love at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter call 307-632-6655.
Microchips Help Return Lost Animals to Their Owners
Cheyenne, WY, February 2009
Statistics show that one in four pets will be lost sometime during their lifetime. Of those pets that become lost, many of them are never found again by their owners. How can you assure that your beloved family member is reunited with you if it ever gets lost? The best answer is to make sure that it is wearing tags and is microchipped.
A microchip is a tiny identification device that is implanted beneath the skin of your pet. Each chip contains a unique identification number. When a pet is found, it can be scanned at an animal shelter, or vet clinic.
“Last month, Animal Control returned 16 lost animals to their owners because those animals were microchipped. Our Animal Control officers would rather drive stray dogs and cats back home to their loving families instead of bringing them to the shelter,” said Michelle Hazzard, spokesperson for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter would like to remind pet owners that while microchips can be a lost pet’s passport home, it will do no good if the owner does not update the information when they move or change phone numbers.
“We are encouraging pet owners to check that their information is up-to-date with the microchip company, so that if their animal gets lost, it can be returned. If you need help finding your animal’s microchip number or the phone number to update your information, give the shelter a call—we’re happy to help,” continued Hazzard.
If your animal has not been microchipped, you can get it done at the shelter’s Winter Microchip Clinic, Saturday, February 21. This clinic is being held in conjunction with PETCO and AVID (the microchip company), and will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Cheyenne PETCO on Dell Range Boulevard. The cost is $20 per pet and all animals microchipped at the clinic will be registered with the national registry.
For more information about microchipping or the Winter Microchip Clinic, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 307-632-6655.
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